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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Cold and flu season is ramping up, and the new Prisma Health Urgent Care in Red Bank is ready to help the community stay healthy. Clinician leader Andrew Todd says the center has already seen a steady flow of patients since opening, with many coming in for seasonal illnesses like sore throats, coughs, and congestion. The team encourages everyone to be proactive with their health- getting flu vaccines, staying up to date on routine care, and practicing good hygiene habits like frequent handwashing. Todd also reminds people to take simple preventive steps such as covering coughs, staying home when sick, and maintaining healthy routines. Prisma’s urgent care locations are designed for convenience and accessibility, offering extended hours seven days a week as well as virtual care options. The goal is to give families easy access to care close to home without the long waits often experienced at emergency rooms. However, for severe symptoms such as chest pain, extreme shortness of breath, or dizziness, patients should still go directly to the emergency room or call 911. For most non-life-threatening concerns, urgent care provides quick, affordable care and can seamlessly connect patients with Prisma’s larger health network for follow-up or specialist referrals. Residents can find the nearest location or book a visit online at PrismaHealthUrgentCare.org, where both in-person and virtual appointments are available. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. For more free content like this, subscribe to our email newsletter, and download our apps. Have feedback that can help us improve? Click here. WATCH US LIVE Watch WIS live during newscasts and Soda City Living in the livestream player below. When WIS is not on the air, the player will feature Gray Media’s Local News Live.
