UM Urgent Care

12/05/2025

Simple steps can help your throat heal faster.
🧂 Gargle warm salt water
🍯 Add honey to tea
💧 Stay hydrated & rest
Care that works — straight from Dr. Nicholas Bower of UM Urgent Care.
Want more information on caring for a cold or sore throat? Discover more at https://health.umms.org/2023/12/01/flu-sos/

12/04/2025

Join in on the fun! Our Holiday Giving Tree is all set up and ready in each of our urgent care centers for donations. Our team, Yanira Crawford, MA, and Daniel Dhanraj, MA, enjoys providing supplies and support to their local humane societies. We are currently accepting donations till December 18th. No wrapping needed for the items!

Find an urgent care location near you and join in on the fun! https://ow.ly/NQzM50XxMg8

12/02/2025

Most sore throats clear up on their own, but some symptoms need attention fast. If you notice fever, white patches, or trouble swallowing, visit your local urgent care or your primary care provider.

12/01/2025

Every sore throat deserves attention — but care looks different for kids and adults.

👧 Children + Teens: Always get checked for strep.
🧑 Adults: Rest, hydrate, and use OTC pain relievers.
Unsure what’s causing your sore throat? Check out this helpful resource: https://health.umms.org/2023/12/01/flu-sos/

12/01/2025

It may seem obvious, but you might not think about it when you're sick. Check out this amazing article featuring Dr. Nicholas Bower, Regional Medical Director of our urgent care!

It may seem obvious, but you might not think about it when you're sick.

12/01/2025

We are excited to be celebrating the festive time of the year! This year, we are partnering with local humane societies, SPCAs, and animal rescues to provide wish list items to animals waiting patiently for their forever homes!

Participating is easy! All of our urgent care centers have a Holiday Tree setup in the lobby along with a donation box. Simply pick an ornament (or two!) from the tree, snap a photo of the listed items, and leave the ornament hanging to keep the tree festive. Please bring all items in by December 18. No wrapping needed for the items! These items will all be donated to the local humane societies, SPCAs, or animal rescues.

11/30/2025

Have you seen our Holiday Giving Tree? We welcome all members of the community to join in and spread the love to our community this year! This small act of kindness makes a big impact for the animals and fills our centers with the true spirit of the season.

11/30/2025

Antibiotics only help with bacterial infections like strep, not viral sore throats. If symptoms persist more than a few days, visit your local urgent care or primary care provider to get tested and treated appropriately.

11/29/2025

Looking to help support the animals this year? Consider donating to the local humane societies, SPCAs, and animal rescues! By donating wish list items, you’ll bring warmth and comfort to animals waiting patiently for their forever homes.

Participating is easy: simply pick an ornament (or two!) from the tree, snap a photo of the listed items, and leave the ornament hanging to keep the tree festive. Here are some wishlist items for the animals!

11/29/2025

Not feeling your best?
🫖 A few tried-and-true remedies can help soothe your sore throat:
• Over-the-counter pain relievers
• Warm salt-water gargles
• Sugar-free lozenges (ages 6+)
• Honey + tea for gentle relief
If your sore throat lasts more than 3–5 days, it may be time to visit the urgent care or call your primary care provider.

11/28/2025

If you noticed a fun, festive tree in our urgent care lobby, it is our Holiday Giving Tree! This year, we are partnering with local humane societies, SPCAs, and animal rescues to provide wish list items to animals waiting patiently for their forever homes!

Find one of our urgent care locations near you to participate! https://ow.ly/I8eh50XxLXc, open daily from 8 am to 8 pm.

11/28/2025

Not all sore throats are the same. 80% are caused by viruses such as rhinovirus or influenza, not bacteria. That means most sore throats clear up on their own with rest, hydration, and time. Learn more: https://health.umms.org/2023/12/01/flu-sos/

04/11/2019

ChoiceOne Urgent Care in partnership with University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is pleased to announce a new community sponsorship opportunity with Coppermine Fieldhouse, a provider of indoor and outdoor programs, camps, clinics, special events and clubs for children and adults throughout the state of Maryland.

“As a result of this partnership with Coppermine, we are hoping to provide urgent care services to children and adults enrolled in social, athletic and creative activities,” said Butch Marino, CEO ChoiceOne. “We are choosing to invest in the safety of athletes because we know that participating in any type of physical activity has potential risks, and we want the community to know we are here for them when the unexpected happens.”