Fast Pace Health Urgent Care Equips Rural Families for a Healthy and Safe Back-to-School Season

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July 30, 2025 – As students and families in the rural communities prepare for the return to classrooms, Fast Pace Health Urgent Care is stepping up to help ensure a healthy and safe academic year, offering convenient and comprehensive care for common back-to-school illnesses and minor injuries.

The transition back to school often brings an increase in exposure to germs and potential for minor mishaps. Fast Pace Health Urgent Care is ideally positioned to support families with walk-in access, efficient treatment for a range of conditions, and convenient operating hours for after school issues. Fast Pace’s services help to bridge the gap between primary care and emergency room visits with a variety of urgent care needs, lab testing, and x-ray onsite.

“The back-to-school period is a busy time for families, and health concerns can arise unexpectedly,” said Hannah Sherrod, Vice President of Operations, State Director at Fast Pace Health, Tennessee. “Our goal is to provide accessible, high-quality care that helps kids stay healthy and in school. For last-minute pediatric physicals, team-based sports physicals, treating a sudden fever, or a playground scrape, we’re here to offer immediate support without the long waits of an emergency room.”

Fast Pace Health Urgent Care highlights key health areas for parents to be aware of:

Common Back-to-School Illnesses We Treat:

• Common Cold: Runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat.
• Strep Throat: Sudden sore throat, fever, red spots on the roof of the mouth, swollen tonsils.
• Flu (Influenza): Fever, body aches, fatigue, cough, sore throat (annual flu shots available).
• Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Red, itchy, watery eyes, discharge.
• Head Lice: Itchy scalp, feeling of something crawling.
• Stomach Bugs (Gastroenteritis): Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps.

Injury Prevention & Safety Tips (And How We Can Help):

Fast Pace Health is also ready to assist with minor injuries that may occur as children become more active.

• Backpack Safety: Ensuring proper weight and fit to prevent strain.
• Playground Safety: Addressing minor sprains, cuts, or abrasions from falls.
• Sports Safety: Treating common sports-related injuries like sprains, strains, or minor fractures, and offering essential pre-participation sports physicals.
• Pedestrian & Bike Safety: Providing care for minor injuries sustained during commutes.
• Hand Hygiene: Emphasizing thorough handwashing as a primary defense against illness.

Families can count on Fast Pace Health Urgent Care for quick diagnoses and treatment for these concerns, typically with shorter wait times and lower costs than an emergency department. Our centers offer extended hours, including evenings and weekends, with no appointment necessary, ensuring care is available when it’s most needed.

About Fast Pace Health Urgent Care:

Fast Pace Health Urgent Care provides a broad range of urgent care, primary care, and behavioral health services in communities across Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, Indiana, Alabama, North Carolina, and Arkansas. With a commitment to accessible and affordable healthcare, Fast Pace Health offers convenient walk-in clinics staffed by experienced healthcare professionals, dedicated to serving the diverse health needs of the communities they serve.

Contact:

Christopher Craig

Senior Director of Marketing

Christopher.craig@fastpacehealth.com

www.fastpacehealth.com

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