Flu Season 2018 It’s that time of year again… the start of flu season. Fevers, body aches, runny nose cough and feeling “run down” are just some of the side… read more →

Although it’s only September, Advanced Practice Provider Barbara Baynard is already seeing an increase in the number of sick children coming into her BetterMed office in Ashland. Colds, flus, pink… read more →

In May, BetterMed Urgent Care became the first health care facility in Central Virginia to offer a groundbreaking medical technology known as BrainScope One. The device allows providers to quickly… read more →

This year, BetterMed celebrates its sixth year in business—a journey that has been marked by tremendous growth. Instrumental to its success are employees like Christalyn Musselman, RN, who has been… read more →

Summer and swimming are synonymous for many. Learn how to maximize the health benefits of swimming while reducing the risks. Every day, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning, according… read more →

From insect bites and poison ivy to sunburns, the summer months can play havoc on your skin. “We see a fair amount of skin ailments around this time of the… read more →

A recent NBC-12 special report on the importance of understanding the difference between urgent care centers and freestanding emergency rooms inspired thousands of viewers to contact the station on social… read more →

Several new medical offices have popped up in the Richmond area that offer emergency care, but are not physically connected to hospitals. These freestanding emergency centers may treat acute minor… read more →

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month—a time set aside to promote the benefits of regular physical exercise. But as individuals head out to gyms, tracks and fields, this… read more →

BetterMed Urgent Care has received the Certified Urgent Care designation from the Urgent Care Association of America, which distinguishes it as having met nationally standardized criteria. The health care environment… read more →