Fast Pace Health Urgent Care - Pikeville, KY

10/27/2025

As the weather cools and we spend more time indoors, our Fast Pace Health urgent care clinics see a surge in various contagious illnesses. While the flu (influenza) often dominates the headlines, it’s one of many seasonal sicknesses that can disrupt your life.

At Fast Pace Health, we're here to help offer convenient testing, treatment, and peace of mind for many common seasonal illnesses. Here is your essential guide to some of the illnesses circulating in the Fall/Winter season, and our recommendations on when you should seek care.

Learn about this health resource to improve your health: More Than Just the Flu: Fast Pace Health is Your Helpful Guide to Navigating Peak Seasonal Illnesses. For more news or services, visit fastpacehealth.com.

09/15/2025

💚 This September, Fast Pace Health stands with our communities across the nation to recognize Su***de Prevention Month. We are committed to fostering mental well-being and making a difference. Remember, you are not alone. Help is available. 💚 ***dePrevention
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If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or experiencing a crisis, Dial 988.
In case of a medical emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

08/22/2025

💻✨ Skin checks can save lives—now you can start from home! With Fast Pace Virtual Dermatology, you can connect with a dermatology provider virtually to review spots, rashes, or other skin concerns.

Remember the ABCDEs of melanoma (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving) and if you notice any changes, don’t wait. Our team can guide you through your next steps—right from your phone or computer.

Learn about this health resource to improve your health: Skin Checks Can Help Save Lives: How to Perform a Self-Exam at Home. For more news or services, visit fastpacehealth.com.

08/19/2025

Fast Pace Health is a leading provider of urgent care in the Southeast, boasting over 300 healthcare clinics! Get quality care close to home, with short wait times and same day care.
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08/13/2025

It’s important to remember that anxiety around a new experience (like a new school year) won’t last forever. Stress, fear and uncertainty will diminish over time. Other emotions such as happiness, fulfillment and confidence can take their place.

07/31/2025

As students and families in the rural communities prepare for the return to classrooms, Fast Pace Health Urgent Care is stepping up to help ensure a healthy and safe academic year, offering convenient and comprehensive care for common back-to-school illnesses and minor injuries.
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✅ Common Back-to-School Illnesses We Treat:
• Common Cold: Runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat.
• Strep Throat: Sudden sore throat, fever, red spots on the roof of the mouth, swollen tonsils.
• Flu (Influenza): Fever, body aches, fatigue, cough, sore throat (annual flu shots available).
• Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Red, itchy, watery eyes, discharge.
• Head Lice: Itchy scalp, feeling of something crawling.
• Stomach Bugs (Gastroenteritis): Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps.

✅ Injury Prevention & Safety Tips (And How We Can Help):
Fast Pace Health is also ready to assist with minor injuries that may occur as children become more active.
• Backpack Safety: Ensuring proper weight and fit to prevent strain.
• Playground Safety: Addressing minor sprains, cuts, or abrasions from falls.
• Sports Safety: Treating common sports-related injuries like sprains, strains, or minor fractures, and offering essential pre-participation sports physicals.
• Pedestrian & Bike Safety: Providing care for minor injuries sustained during commutes.
• Hand Hygiene: Emphasizing thorough handwashing as a primary defense against illness.
Families can count on Fast Pace Health Urgent Care for quick diagnoses and treatment for these concerns, typically with shorter wait times and lower costs than an emergency department. Our centers offer extended hours, including evenings and weekends, with no appointment necessary, ensuring care is available when it's most needed.

07/25/2025

🙌 Virtual Dermatology Care at Your Fingertips
Everything You Need to Know About Fast Pace Virtual Dermatology.

Fast Pace Dermatology adds TeleDerm to Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana

✅ This service offers a modern, hassle-free solution to help you get skin care without leaving home. Whether you’re dealing with acne, eczema, or other skin conditions, our virtual dermatology service allows you to consult with a licensed provider online.
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Virtual Dermatology - Achieve the clear skin you deserve with helpful acne treatments, hyperpigmentation, signs of aging, rosacea, and more prescribed by Fast Pace Health dermatology providers, all from the comfort of your home.

07/22/2025

Open and accepting most major insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare. Walk in or schedule online today — your care starts here!
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07/18/2025

Your health and wellness journey is unique and we’re here to support every step. Let Fast Pace Health help you build a strategy that works for you. 💪 https://fastpacehealth.com/service/primary-care/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=FB&utm_campaign=pcp

07/14/2025

School’s around the corner — and so is the season of sports! 🏃‍♂️🏀 Get your $25 sports physical at Fast Pace Health. Walk in or reserve online today! https://fastpacehealth.com/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=FB&utm_campaign=sports-physicals

07/11/2025

From injuries & illness, STD testing, sports physicals, drug screens & more - Fast Pace Health is here to help! Walk in or reserve online today!✅ https://fastpacehealth.com/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=FB&utm_campaign=UC-Services-Video

07/09/2025

Summer plans can be unpredictable—your healthcare shouldn’t be. Whether it’s a sunburn, bug bite, or unexpected injury/illness, Fast Pace Health can help. Walk in or reserve online today! https://fastpacehealth.com/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=FB&utm_campaign=summer+care

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🎆 We’re closed today in celebration of Independence Day and will reopen with normal hours on July 5th. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday!

07/04/2024

🎆 Happy Independence Day! 🎉 We will be closed today in celebration, but will be reopening on July 5th! Stay safe, celebrate responsibly and enjoy the spirit of the holiday!

01/19/2024

Stay safe in the snowy ❄️ and icy 🧊 conditions. These elements can increase the likelihood of injuries. If you find yourself in need of medical assistance, visit our website for our operating hours or explore our telehealth services for the same great care without leaving your home 🏠.

08/26/2022

Remember to drink plenty of fluids, use cough drops, and humidify the air if you wake up with a sore throat. If these home remedies do not cure your symptoms, First Care Urgent Care has you covered. Save your spot online here: https://firstcareclinics.com/locations/.

08/21/2022

Did you know, 30 minutes of exercise accounts for only 2% of your day? Daily exercise is vital for improving your overall health. If going to a gym is not for you, enjoy the weather and jog outside, wash your car, pick up gardening, the possibilities are endless! Any kind of movement is beneficial for your body.

08/17/2022

Nature can boost your mood, increase vitamin D levels, lower blood pressure, release stress, and more! At least two hours a week spent around plants and trees can significantly improve your physical and mental health. Go on a hike or walk this week and breathe some fresh air!

08/05/2022

At First Care Urgent Care, the health and safety of our patients and employees is our top priority. That’s why each clinic is stringently sanitized and disinfected throughout the day for your safety and wellbeing. 😊

08/01/2022

When you’re feeling under the weather or have some other type of illness, a doctor’s appointment can sometimes be hard to come by. First Care can treat you when you’ve come down with something that leaves you feeling less than 100%. There is no reason to wait for hours in other clinics or go to the Emergency Room. Just come on in and you will be seen within minutes at a fraction of the cost of a primary care or an ER visit. Save your spot online here: https://firstcareclinics.com/locations/.