
Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? When to Walk In to Altmed and When to Call 911
Heat illness visits are up across Virginia this summer. Here's how to tell heat exhaustion from heat stroke, and when urgent care is the right call.
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Heat illness visits are up across Virginia this summer. Here's how to tell heat exhaustion from heat stroke, and when urgent care is the right call.

Fall tryouts are closer than you think. Here's how sports and school physicals work in Manassas, what changed with the VHSL form, and what to bring to your child's visit.

Tick activity across Virginia is running at its highest level in nearly a decade this summer, and Prince William County's trails, yards, and parks put plenty of people in tick habitat. Here's what a bite can lead to, how to remove a tick the right way, which symptoms mean it's time for urgent care, and when it's actually an ER situation — plus what to expect if you walk into Altmed for a check.

Ensure a safe and compliant workplace with professional employee drug testing in Manassas. Learn about urine, hair, saliva, and rapid test options—all available at Altmed Medical Center.

Altmed Medical Center in Manassas, VA offers Semaglutide (GLP-1) therapy — an FDA-approved injectable that mimics the GLP-1 hormone to control appetite, blood sugar, and digestion. It reduces hunger, slows stomach emptying, and helps patients lose weight safely and sustainably. Located at 8551 Rixlew Lane Suite 140A. Call (703) 361-4357. Walk-ins welcome.

Need a DOT physical exam in Manassas, VA? Whether you’re a commercial driver renewing your CDL or an employer managing a fleet, staying compliant with FMCSA rules is essential. At Altmed we make DOT exams simple, quick, and convenient.
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