Summer brings with it the promise of longer days, fun road trips, and time outdoors. As you make your vacation plans and stock up on sunscreen, you might be wondering: Can my onsite clinic help with my summer health needs?
Spoiler alert: Absolutely. Your onsite clinic isn’t just for flu season or annual checkups—it’s your go-to option for staying healthy and enjoying everything summer has to offer.
Here’s how:
If your nose has turned into a faucet and your eyes are itching as soon as the weather gets warmer, you’re not alone. Around 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. experience seasonal allergies (CDC, 2023). Instead of suffering through or taking over-the-counter meds, your onsite clinic can help you find the right treatment that works with your specific symptoms.
Plus, if you’re using your PTO to travel or just spend time outdoors, it’s worth checking in to make sure allergies don’t slow you down.
Mosquitoes, poison ivy, and sunburns—oh my! Summertime can bring with it skin irritants galore. Whether you’ve picked up an unusual rash after your weekend hike or you’re not sure if that mosquito bite looks “normal,” your provider can quickly diagnose and treat common summer skin issues.
No need to wait for hours at urgent care or frantically consult Google, your onsite clinic is here for you.
Planning a trip out of state or abroad? Your onsite clinic can help make sure you’re travel-ready. Depending on where you’re going, you may need immunizations (like Hepatitis A or typhoid) or just a prescription for motion sickness or traveler’s diarrhea.
Pro tip: Check in with the clinic 4–6 weeks before travel so you can get everything in order well before your trip.
With record-breaking temps becoming the norm (NOAA, 2024), it’s easier than ever to get overheated. If you’re feeling extra sluggish, lightheaded, or experiencing muscle cramps, don’t brush it off. Your clinic team can evaluate your hydration and electrolyte levels, offer treatment, and even help you create a hydration plan if you work outdoors or exercise regularly.
Summer might look fun on Instagram, but the reality can be overwhelming—especially for parents, caregivers, or anyone juggling work and kids during school break. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and many onsite clinics offer behavioral health services or referrals.
A quick check-in with a provider can help you manage stress, sleep better, and feel more present in the summer months.
While your clinic is equipped for many things, you should still head to urgent care or the ER for:
But for everyday wellness, preventive care, and summer-specific issues, your onsite clinic is a great place to start.
Your onsite clinic is not just for annual physicals or flu shots. From keeping your allergies under control to helping you prep for travel, your clinic is here to help you stay healthy, happy, and hydrated all summer long.
Don't wait until something feels "serious"—reach out, book a visit, and let your provider help you make the most of the season. Because your health shouldn't take a vacation—even if you are.
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