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Weeding Out the Season
We’re in the thick of summer, and while grass pollen might be on its way out, we are up against the third and final wave of pollen season: weed pollen. And the worst culprit is ragweed. Ragweed grows throughout the U.S. but especially in Eastern and Mi…
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Sports Physicals in Western North Carolina: What Parents Should Know Before the Season Starts
Getting ready for school sports? Learn what parents should know about sports physicals, including when to schedule one, what to bring, and what to expect. Mercy Urgent Care offers walk-in sports physicals for $25 at all locations, with FREE sports physicals throughout August at our new Boone location.
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2026 Cyclospora Outbreak: Symptoms, Testing & Treatment for Western North Carolina Residents
Health officials are investigating a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak affecting North Carolina. Learn the symptoms, testing, treatment options, food safety recommendations, and when to seek care from Mercy Urgent Care.
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Fireworks Safety Tips
Don’t celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday from inside an emergency department or urgent care waiting room. Fireworks are only fun until someone gets hurt — and the risk of serious injury is high on July 4, widely recognized as the most dangerous day…
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Tick Season: What to Know
Summer has arrived in the mountains of Western North Carolina, and unfortunately, it brings an uptick in tick bites for those enjoying the great outdoors. “Here at Mercy, we’re already beginning to see a rise in tick-related visits for the season,” sai…
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Weathering the Seasons
Leaves have returned to the trees of Western North Carolina, unfurling lush a carpet of new growth over the mountains, shading both hills and hollers in vibrant green. Tree pollen season is winding down, but your allergy symptoms may not let up just ye…
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