Acute Concerns

Cold / Congestion / Stuffy Nose — Runny nose, sneezing, mild sore throat, congestion, cough

Sore Throat / Strep Throat — Pain with swallowing, swollen tonsils, white patches in throat

Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) — Facial pressure, stuffy head, sinus pain, postnasal drip

Cough or Bronchitis — Lingering cough, chest congestion, wheezing

Flu (Influenza) — Fever, chills, body aches, fatigue, cough

COVID-19 — Positive COVID test, fever, cough, congestion, loss of taste or smell

Stomach Virus (Gastroenteritis) — Vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, nausea

Ear Infections / Swimmer’s Ear — Ear pain, ear fullness, drainage, hearing loss

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) — Red, itchy, watery eyes, eye crust or discharge

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) — Burning with urination, frequent or urgent urination, cloudy urine

Vaginal Yeast Infection — itching, thick white discharge, redness, irritation

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) — Thin gray discharge, fishy vaginal odor

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) — Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, genital discharge or sores; requires in-person testing

Fever Evaluation — unexplained fever or chills

Headaches / Migraines — pounding or throbbing headaches, light sensitivity

Neck / Back Pain or Muscle Strain — pulled muscle, crick in neck, lower back pain

Joint Pain or Swelling — swollen or painful knees, ankles, or wrists

Tooth or Gum Pain (Dental Abscess) — toothache, swelling, gum tenderness

Minor Rashes — itchy rash, poison ivy, hives, allergic rash

Eczema or Dermatitis Flare — dry, itchy, inflamed skin

Mild Allergic Reactions — rash, swelling, itching, mild lip swelling

Insect Bites or Stings — redness, swelling, mild pain or itching

Cellulitis (early mild skin infection) — redness, warmth, tenderness

Impetigo — honey-colored crusted sores on skin

Folliculitis — red bumps or pus around hair follicles (ingrown hair infection)

Cold Sores (Oral Herpes) — tingling, painful blisters on lips

Shingles — painful blistering rash on one side of body

Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) — circular scaly rash, itching

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis) — itchy, peeling skin between toes

Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis) — thickened, yellow or brittle nails

Nail Infection (Paronychia) — redness, warmth, tenderness, & swelling of the nail

Anxiety — racing heart, feeling shaky, anxious thoughts

Depression — lack of interest in things you usually enjoy, feeling sad, lack of joy, fatigue

Trouble Sleeping (Insomnia) — difficulty falling or staying asleep

Vertigo / Dizziness — spinning sensation, imbalance

Anti-Aging — racing heart, feeling shaky, anxious thoughts

Acne — lack of interest in things you usually enjoy, feeling sad, lack of joy, fatigue

Hair Loss — difficulty falling or staying asleep

Return-to-Work / School Notes — after illness or mental health concerns

Short-term Refills — helpful if you run out of your medication while traveling, or have a long wait time to see your provider for a refill

Travel Medications — prescriptions commonly needed for upcoming travel; motion sickness prevention, anti-nausea, anti-diarrheal, steroid pack

Emergency Contraception —  can be taken up to 5 days after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy, longer than the OTC option

Birth Control — for pregnancy prevention, heavy period management, and/or PMS/PMDD symptoms

Menorrhagia / Heavy Periods —  Hormonal and nonhormonal treatment options to help you feel more comfortable and more confident

Hemorrhoids — swollen veins just inside or outside of the anus/rectum that are typically painful, itchy, and can bleed

Hyperhydrosis— significant sweating without any reason. For example, it is NOT due to exercise, anxiety, hormones, etc. Night sweats that are not due to an overheated sleeping environment are considered a form of hyperhidrosis. 

Epi-Pen Prescription — for anaphylactic allergies