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Sore Throat vs. Strep Throat
Nobody likes the idea of having their winter activities interrupted by a scratchy or irritated throat. While a sore throat is a common symptom of the cold or flu, it could also be symptomatic of a streptococcus bacteria, or strep throat. This bacteria causes an infection in the throat that is very painful, and typically requires an antibiotic for treatment.
What are the symptoms?
A cold-related sore throat is typically:
- Accompanied by sneezing or a runny nose
- Lasts 2-3 days
Strep throat symptoms can include:
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Garden City to Receive First and Only Urgent Care Clinic
Primary Health Medical Group is pleased to announce plans to open its 17th clinic, which will be located near Fred Meyer in Garden City.
Read MoreOrchard Clinic Groundbreaking Announcement
The public is invited to celebrate the groundbreaking of Primary Health Medical Group’s new Orchard clinic on Wednesday, April 1st at 11 AM. The event will take place at the SE corner of Overland Rd. and Orchard Ave.
Read MoreMeasles: What You Need to Know
What are Measles?
Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can catch the disease just by being in a room where a person with measles has been-even after the person is gone! Most people in the United States are protected against the measles through vaccination; however, measles is still common in many parts of the world and travelers continue to bring the disease into the U.S. It can spread when it reaches a community in the U.S. where groups of people are unvaccinated.
Read MoreTwo New Clinics Opening in 2015
Primary Health Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of two new clinics in 2015. Located in Boise and Meridian, both clinics will offer walk-in urgent care and family medicine by appointment, open daily from 8 AM – 8 PM.
The Boise clinic will be located at Overland and Orchard at the current site of Raedean’s Restaurant. Raedean’s will be closing on December 24; owners Jim and Nancy Spanberger are retiring from the restaurant business.
Read MorePrimary Health Expanding in Idaho
KTVB news reported on Primary Health Medical Group’s growth in the Treasure Valley in a report on August 5, 2014. Watch the coverage on KTVB.
Read MoreOnline Bill Pay Now Available
You asked, we answered! Primary Health Medical Group is pleased to offer secure, convenient online bill pay to all patients. Partial or full payments are accepted, and payments on multiple accounts within a family can be made in one transaction. Please click on Online Bill Pay in the navigation menu.
Read MoreFind a Family Doctor
If you've resolved to take better care of your health, the new year is a great time to start. Primary Health Medical Group has family doctors accepting new patients across the Treasure Valley.
Read MoreThe Importance of Well-Child Visits at All Ages
Parents know how important it is for babies to see their pediatricians regularly. We check the child’s weight and height, make sure they’re on track developmentally and answer any questions or concerns the parents have.
Some parents don’t see the need for their children to have routine visits after about age 2, but well-child care is essential to monitor the overall health of a child and family. The priorities of each well-child visit include:
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