When to Visit an Urgent Care

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When to Visit an Urgent Care

Urgent care centers provide medical attention for non-life-threatening conditions, like injuries, cuts and burns, cold and flu infections, and other acute illnesses. Urgent care centers have shorter wait times and less overall costs, compared to emergency rooms. SIMEDHealth First Care physician, Dr. Calvin Martin discusses the benefits of visiting SIMEDHealth’s urgent care.

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Peripheral Artery Disease

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Peripheral Artery Disease

Depression vs. Sadness

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Depression vs. Sadness

Experiencing a period of sadness or depression can happen to almost anyone. But individuals with clinical depression experience longer or recurring periods of hopelessness, that can interfere with daily life. Andrea Bednarz, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at SIMEDHealth, discusses signs and symptoms of depression, management strategies like therapy, and ways to support someone experiencing depression.

Click here to learn more about Andrea Bednarz, LMHC.

Justin Harrell, MD joins SIMEDHealth

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Justin Harrell, MD joins SIMEDHealth Primary Care

SIMEDHealth welcomes Justin Harrell, MD to SIMEDHealth Primary Care. Dr. Harrell earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport where he also completed residencies in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Harrell is available to provide care for adults and children in our Gainesville Primary Care clinic.

1. When did you know you wanted to be a doctor?