News
Physical therapy for the workforce
It’s no secret that health care spending is a growing concern among many employers — becoming one of the largest costs after payroll for the average American company. All over the country, businesses are faced with finding creative, evidence-based solu…
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2023 Mercy Golf Classic
Mercy Urgent Care is gearing up for its 2023 Golf Classic fundraiser, taking place Thursday, Sept. 21, at Reems Creek Golf Club, 36 Pink Fox Cove Road in Weaverville, North Carolina. Proceeds from the event benefit the Catherine McAuley MERCY Foundatio…
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Fireworks Safety Tips
Have a Safe and Sparkly Fourth of July with Mercy Urgent Care’s Fireworks Safety Tips! No summer season is complete without a good cookout, patriotic parade — and the use of dazzlingly dangerous explosives. But just as quickly as they light up the nigh…
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Lowering employer healthcare costs with Direct Primary Care
Employers are increasingly aware of the importance of offering health and wellness services to their employees. But as healthcare costs continue to rise, many companies have found that employer-sponsored insurance is quickly becoming unsustainable or u…
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Surge in upper respiratory issues
Recently, Mercy Urgent Care has seen a surge in patients experiencing upper respiratory issues, ranging from current viral infections to airborne irritants to long COVID. Upper respiratory issues primarily affect the nose, throat and sinuses, with symp…
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Impending Update to Federal Drug Screening Policies
Mercy Occupational Medicine would like to inform employers of an impending update to federal drug screening policies for all DOT-regulated employees. Soon employers may be able to choose to opt for oral fluid collection (rather than urine collection) a…
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