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Evolve Direct Primary Care
Evolve Direct Primary Care and Virtual Urgent Care is Annapolis’ highest rated urgent care and primary care. Designed for busy people tired of long waits and rushed providers. The peaceful, healing atmosphere is designed to reflect their emphasis on patient respect, convenience as well as excellence in care. Evolve offers virtual urgent care visits for only $95 or monthly membership in Direct Primary Care for as little as $49/mo. Members receive their primary and urgent care either free or at heavily discounted prices. Members enjoy more time with their provider, unprecedented access, caring staff and providers -- and save money with or without insurance. Evolve also helps patients save money by finding less expensive medications, avoiding unnecessary procedures and tests and improves help by cutting down on the medical errors which are so common elsewhere. Find out why everyone loves Evolve: www.emc4me.com or call 844-322-4222.
Evolve Direct Primary Care's Latest Posts
Got Back Pain? Docs Say Think Alternative
Got back pain? New recommendations suggest ditching the pills and considering alternative therapy instead, such as yoga, massage, acupuncture, heat, physical therapy or spinal manipulation. The American College of Physicians (ACP), which published the new guidelines, points out that “in the majority of cases, low back pain will improve on it’s own over four weeks.” […]
Flu on the Rise in Maryland
Flu is on the rise across the US and here in Maryland. Did you know that between 3,000 to 49,000 people die every year from the flu? Get some fast facts today! Here are some more fast facts: 200,000 people are hospitalized every year due to flu 5-20% of the population gets the flu each […]
Stomach Bug Sweeps Maryland
Norovirus (better known as “the stomach bug”) has been sweeping through Maryland. Countless cases of severe vomiting and diarrhea have taken down entire families, schools and businesses. In fact, several Maryland schools have had to close as a result of this extremely contagious illness. Find out what “stomach flu” is and how to avoid becoming a victim. Quick […]
Women Need More Sleep
Sleep is as important for good health as diet and exercise. Yet more than 2 out of 3 women regularly do not get enough sleep. Not sleeping enough can make you more likely to catch a cold, stay sick longer and gain weight. Lack of sleep also increases your risk of getting diabetes and heart disease, suffering […]
Holiday Fire Safety
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County has seen some devastating holiday fires in the last 2 years. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reports more than double the number of fires on Christmas Day than on an average day, and about twice as many on New Year’s Day. When those fires occur the number of fatalities per […]
Risk of Dying: Anne Arundel vs Maryland
Risk of Dying: Anne Arundel vs Maryland Are we going to live longer or shorter by living in Anne Arundel County relative to other counties in Maryland? A new study published Tuesday in JAMA helps answer this question. For instance, the risk for dying of heart disease is 37% higher in Anne Arundel County compared […]
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month
December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month December is “Safe Toys and Gifts Month” as a means to remind us to be careful when making our toy and gift choices. The safety and age appropriateness of gifts isn’t always uppermost in the gift purchaser’s mind though, possibly because we trust that the retailer is providing […]
Winter Cold Safety Tips
Annapolis: Here we go! Winter is finally hitting us. Winter storms and cold temperatures can be deadly. Power outages, frozen docks and slippery roadways all contribute to injuries and deaths every year. Evolve Medical brings you a reminder of what you can do to protect you and your family this winter. Start with these Steps […]
12 Tips to Stay Healthy through the Holidays
Want to stay healthy through the holiday season? Here are 12 quick tips that can really make a difference! Wash your hands Wash your hands often. When you wash, make sure you use soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Keep hand sanitizers nearby–in the car, in your purse or back pack. After every exchange […]
Halloween Safety: Myth vs Real Concerns
Halloween Safety Myth vs. Real Concerns To avoid an urgent care or ER visit this Halloween, find out what Halloween safety issues are actually myths and which real health concerns devastate families each year. Halloween is the holiday with the 4th highest number of ER visits and kids of all ages at risk. Kids ages 10-14 are particularly at risk […]
Eat from your Toilet Bowl & other Surprising Germ Facts
“Where did I get this infection from?” The answer is unfortunately may be kind of awful. Our houses are filled with bacteria from our feces. The most common–and unimaginable items–like your wash cloth, cutting board and linens. In fact, 50 to 80 percent of foodborne illnesses are contracted in the home, not in restaurants. Cutting […]
50 Million Dead or 10 Reasons to Get a Flu Shot
The last big flu epidemic killed 50 million people globally in 1 year, between 1918-1919. Experts believe we are way overdue. The flu vaccine has prevented millions of flu cases and tens of thousands of hospitalizations. If that isn’t enough to convince you to be protected, here are 10 more reasons why you should get vaccinated. You Can Spread […]
Distracted Driving in Maryland: 80 Injured EVERY Day
In the US, 9 people are killed every day by distracted driving. In Maryland alone, there are 53,000 distracted driving crashes every year resulting in 28,874 people injured: 80 injured every day and 232 people killed. And 84% of these accidents occur in the Baltimore-DC area — so pay attention Annapolis and Anne Arundel! We’re back to school and Evolve Medical […]
Maryland Ticks: Fall Lyme Disease Risk Still High
Fall Lyme Disease Risk Still High Checking for ticks in fall? You should. Although the baby ticks (nymphs) are gone, the adult ticks begin to search more for mammals–particularly deer and people. Nearly 10,000 new cases of Lyme Disease are diagnosed in September and around 5,000 are diagnosed in November. This update on Maryland […]
August Sports: Heat Stroke & Dehydration
According to NASA, last month was the hottest in recorded history. Add kids starting sports this month, and it’s a “recipe for dehydration and heat stroke,” according to of Evolve Medical. In fact, Anne Arundel county has already had 2 heat-related deaths this summer. What are the warning signs? What can you do to help your family? […]
Toxins in Our Drinking Water: A New Report
More than 6 million Americans–including some areas of Anne Arundel county–are drinking water laced with unsafe levels of toxins linked with cancer and other diseases, according to a report released August 9th. Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health found that levels of a certain class of chemicals — called polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFASs […]
Swimming in the Chesapeake Bay? An update from Evolve Medical Clinics
Swimming in the Chesapeake Bay? The safest areas in Anne Arundel county–and least safe areas–are something everyone should know before jumping in. Water quality & safety change daily–depending on rainfall and other factors. Stay up to date and know where & when to swim–and when to not! How to Avoid Getting Sick in the […]
Annapolis Health: Bike and Scooter Safety
In an unfortunate accident in Cape St. Claire Friday, a 13 year old child riding a scooter was critically injured after he was struck by a pickup truck when he failed to stop and yield to traffic. The boy was taken to Johns Hopkins with critical injuries and no further information is available. In this Annapolis […]
Rabies Found in Anne Arundel Cat
A cat in Anne Arundel tested positive for rabies last week. The cat, a grey and black tiger striped domestic shorthair tabby was near Hamlen Road in Glen Burnie and the AA Dept. of Health is looking for anyone who may have had contact with it. Get the basic facts about this preventable disease but once symptoms […]
8 Health Benefits of Friends
We all need somebody to lean on, as the song goes, turns out to be very true. Science is discovering that friendship is a great for your health! According to a recent Harvard publication, friendships affect health “in ways every bit as powerful as adequate sleep, a good diet, and not smoking. Dozens of studies […]
Update: No More Routine Pelvic Exam!
Women take note: It’s graduation time from pelvic exams. The US Preventitve Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced this week that there is not enough evidence to recommend routine pelvic exams. In 2014, the American College of Physicians (ACP) also found that routine pelvic exams were of no benefit to women without symptoms. Find out if and when you need a pelvic […]
Maryland’s Tick Problem: Prevent Lyme
School is out and everyone is excited about summer–especially Maryland ticks. In and around Annapolis, the increase in outdoor activities in parks, woods and particularly our own gardens and yard, means ticks and Lyme disease. Get the inside scoop on Maryland’s tick problem and what you can do to keep you and your family tick and […]
