Category Archives: Urgent Care

Morning Urgent Care update Summer 2021

We offer early morning appointments which include COVID19 testing with rapid and PCR tests. Patients MUST CALL the office at 8:30 a.m. at (925)939-7334 and speak with staff. Plan on arriving between 8:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Patients will be … Continue reading

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Open through December Stay at Home Order 2020

We are open for all your sick and well care needs in-office, in our satellite area outside, and via telemedicine. COVID19 testing available with rapid antigen in-office and send-out lab PCR tests. We have access to full PPE and a … Continue reading

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15 Minute SARS-CoV-2 Nasal Screening Now Available

We now offer the BD Veritor antigen screening for COVID19. This test uses a nasal swab 1″ into the nose. Results are available in 15 minutes. Testing requires a telemedicine evaluation with the swab done at our outdoor satellite location. … Continue reading

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Night Nurse Triage

We are delighted to announce that our office has teamed up with Night Nurse Triage Services. Night Nurse provides specialized triage services staffed with RNs averaging 18 years clinical experience. To reach the advice nurse after hours, call the office … Continue reading

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COVID19: CDC Links

How COVID19 spreads Symptoms How to Protect Yourself and Others If You are Sick or Caring for Someone Daily Life and Coping Schools and Day Camps Childcare, School and Youth Programs Youth Sports Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home People who … Continue reading

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Flu Vaccines Fall 2020 Update

Flu vaccines for 2020-2021 season are on order. At this time we have not been told to expect shortages or delays. We will have influenza injections as well as the nasal influenza spray (Flumist). We recommend getting the flu vaccine … Continue reading

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Antibody Testing for COVID19: September 2020

Many of you called the office asking about COVID19 antibody testing back in the spring of 2020. Antibody testing is a piece of the puzzle in determining whether or not someone has had a coronavirus infection. As of the fall … Continue reading

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PIMS Update: Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome

We have been sheltering at home and following the recommendations of social distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask when we have to go out.  The good news is that we seem to be in a steady state as far as COVID19 infections go. … Continue reading

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OPEN? We never closed!

Will you need forms for daycare, preschool, elementary school, sports, scouting, or future activities? Many families are getting ahead of the curve and scheduling appointments as we look to the broader re-opening. We are open for all your sick and … Continue reading

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COVID19: Care Instructions after Testing

Resources for patients who have been tested for COVID19 follow. This information is evolving rapidly and is provided effective 3/15/2020. Visit the CDC website for updates. Once the patient has been evaluated for other other known infections, the COVID 19 … Continue reading

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