Skin Conditions That Need Urgent Care

The skin is the largest organ of our bodies and acts as the primary combat zone when it comes to warding off pathogens (disease-causing organisms) from outside. The skin is only millimeters thick, even at its densest part. Yet those…...

January 4, 2021

First Aid

How To Stock A Family First Aid Kit: Everything You Need

Things can go wrong at any time. You could be hosting a birthday party or attending a dinner when suddenly someone starts choking or experiences chest pain, and nobody knows what to do. If you have a family member with allergies…...

December 29, 2020

First Aid Minor Trauma

How To Stop a Nosebleed: 6 Simple Steps

Epistaxis, also known as a common nosebleed, is characterized by bleeding from the nasal mucus membranes. More simply put, a nosebleed is bleeding from the tissue inside the nose. While a nosebleed can look pretty scary, they are minor and…...

December 28, 2020

Annual Physical Exams: 6 Reasons Why You Need A Checkup

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Annual Physical Exams: 6 Reasons Why You Need A Checkup

As we reach the end of 2020, many people are thinking about their holiday plans, special dinners, and shopping lists, but are you thinking about your next doctor’s visit? Studies show only about one in five adults in the United…...

December 21, 2020

What Is a Virtual Doctor Appointment and How Does It Work?

Health & Wellness

What Is a Virtual Doctor Appointment and How Does It Work?

Virtual doctor’s appointments are a fantastic option during COVID-19. Virtual appointments provide people with the opportunity to have their medical needs met from the safety of their own homes. Telehealth visits are growing in popularity, with March of 2020 seeing…...

December 14, 2020

Are You Washing Your Hands Properly?: Fight Viruses With Good Hygiene

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Are You Washing Your Hands Properly?: Fight Viruses With Good Hygiene

It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week, and 2020 has been the year of handwashing! Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to avoid getting sick. Germs spread when we touch an infected surface, and then we touch our face,…...

December 7, 2020

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World AIDS Day 2020

World AIDS Day 2020 Every year, on December 1st, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. On this day, countries around the globe come together to support those living with HIV and AIDS, to remember people who have been taken by…...

December 2, 2020

Community

Our condolences

The staff at CityHealth is saddened to hear about the untimely passing of Oakland Fire Department Assistant Chief, Sean Laffan. Our hearts go out to the entire Laffan family. “Sadly, overnight Oakland Fire Department Assistant Chief Sean Laffan died of…...

November 18, 2020

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