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Summertime Safety: Bug Bites

Practicing sun safety during the hottest months of the year comes pretty naturally. However, some of us neglect to practice bug safety. "Bug safety" may sound silly, but it's easy to forget how dangerous insect bites can be--especially during the summertime when we're...

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Summer Camp Safety During COVID-19

Summer camp safety during COVID-19 is something many families are trying to navigate. In the midst of the pandemic, community summer programs are going to look a lot different this year. While some parents are deciding whether or not to send their children to camp,...

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What Families are Missing Most

One thing many families are missing the most during the COVID-19 pandemic is EACH OTHER. Now that restrictions have been lifted and businesses are reopening, many families are coming together again and visiting with grandparents. Complete self-isolation is the only...

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COVID-19 Testing for Uninsured Patients

We are thrilled that the Department of Human Health Services (HHS) has launched a program to reimburse healthcare providers and laboratories for providing COVID-19 testing to uninsured patients. This program will allow us to extend COVID-19 testing to patients without...

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Convenience…When You Need it Most

We pride ourselves on being affordable, knowledgable, and community-driven. Another thing we take great pride in is KidsStreet's convenience factor. We know that when life challenges you and times get tough, convenience counts. You Can Wait in Your Car When you're not...

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Safety First at KidsStreet

Whether you're visiting for a regular check-up, an urgent care visit, or COVID-19 testing, we want you to know that we put your health and safety first. We are welcoming all patients at MainStreet Family Care and KidsStreet Urgent Care. While our day-to-day lives have...

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Is COVID-19 Testing Free?

This post was updated to reflect recent changes in government and insurers’ policies to help patients seeking COVID-19 testing. Please check regularly for updates. Last revised March 20, 2022. We believe it's important that patients have all the information. So we're...

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What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

This article was last edited 5:41 am on April 28, 2020. This post is for the many people in our community who are wondering about the coronavirus and what it means for Alabama. We want to make the current information readily available to you. Here's what you need to...

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Explaining COVID-19 to Our Kids

How do we begin explaining COVID-19 to our kids? Coronavirus is all people are talking about these days. Parents are concerned. We're worried about our friends, family, and the impact this will have on our children. While we're doing the best we can, sometimes it's...

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