When it comes to receiving the medical care you need, you have a few choices: You can reach for a first aid kit and attempt to remedy the problem at home. But, what if the injury or illness is beyond your expertise to treat? You can call your family doctor. But, what if it’s after hours and you can’t wait
Category: STDs
The STD Tests to Get Before You Go to College
If you’re excited to start a new chapter as you head off to college, make sure you don’t begin your first semester ignorant about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)! Without the watchful eye of your parents, and more opportunities to attend parties, you’re more likely to meet people you’re interested in “hooking up” with. However, you must be careful. More chances
How to Tell If You Have an STD
Every time you have unprotected sex, you run the risk of catching an STD (sexually transmitted disease). According to the American Sexual Health Association, more than half of all people will have an STD or STI at some point in their lifetime. However, only one-third of people actually get tested. If you have unprotected sex, it is important to get
Stay Healthy: Protect Yourself from STDs
As a walk-in clinic that offers confidential STD testing in Silver Spring, Fast Track Urgent Care sees a lot of worried patients. If you are concerned that you many have contracted a sexually transmitted disease or sexually transmitted infection, we urge you to come in to one of our two locations and get tested. And we encourage everyone to do