Mira Healthcare Resources

Our in-house team synthesizes scientific research and translates them into easy-to-digest content for you to get educated on the latest health and healthcare information.

Health Insurance

What To Do When You Need To See a Doctor but Don’t Have Insurance

Although a doctor’s visit can be costly if you don’t have insurance, there are ways to see your doctor at an affordable price. Some ways include utilizing government benefits, using free clinics, or community health centers. The out-of-pocket cost for a doctor’s visit ranges between $70 - $250, but oftentimes it is much more than this due to additional testing, procedures, and administrative fees.

Alyssa Corso15 Sep 2021

Insights

Urgent Care vs. Doctor Visit Costs Without Insurance & When to Go to Each

Urgent care facilities and doctor visits may treat similar health conditions. If you are managing a chronic condition and can get an appointment with your doctor, that may be a good option for you.

Alyssa Corso12 Dec 2022

Insights

Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Los Angeles?

You can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Los Angeles at drive-thru locations, clinics, hospitals, schools, pharmacies, public train stations or facilities, and pop-up locations. The COVID-19 vaccine is free, and you do not need an appointment at many locations. You will also not be asked about your immigration status when you get a vaccine.

Jacqueline Slobin23 Aug 2022

Insights

Can You Get an Annual Physical at Urgent Care?

While urgent care clinics are commonly visited for responsive medicine, many offer preventative care visits such as annual physicals.

Spencer Lee26 Sep 2022

Insights

Arm Soreness After COVID-19 Vaccine? You’re Not Alone.

There's an increasing trend of social signals indicating that injection site soreness and muscle aches 24-48 hours after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as the most common adverse reaction.

Mira Research Team9 Feb 2021

Sexual Health

Can I Go To Urgent Care For a Yeast Infection?

A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge, and intense itchiness of the vagina. Urgent care centers treat yeast infections; so, if you are experiencing non-emergency symptoms of a yeast infection, visiting an urgent care center is a good choice to get treatment.

Alyssa Corso6 Oct 2021

Insights

How Much Do Stitches Cost Without Insurance in 2023?

We called 10 of the top urgent care centers in the U.S. to find out how much they charge for stitches without insurance. Stitches range in cost: $165 to $415.

Spencer Lee15 Mar 2023

Urgent Care

Can I Go To Urgent Care For A Sprained Ankle?

Mira’s research indicates that imaging tests are among the most common diagnostic measures for sprained ankles. You can treat your sprained ankle at various urgent care centers.

Spencer Lee15 Sep 2021

Urgent Care

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room (ER) Visit Without Insurance & When to Go to Each

If you are in an emergency, you should visit an emergency room. If you are not experiencing an urgent medical situation, you may want to consider visiting an urgent care center instead. The average cost for an urgent care visit ranges between $80 and $280, while an emergency room visit averages at $2,200.

Alyssa Corso21 Sep 2021

Sexual Health

Does Urgent Care Treat UTIs?

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is any type of infection that occurs in your urinary system. This includes infections in your uterus, kidneys, urethra, and bladder.

Alyssa Corso27 Sep 2021

Healthcare Cost

How Much Does a Strep Test Cost?

The average out-of-pocket cost of a rapid strep test with a doctor's visit is $187 at urgent care.

Alyssa Corso15 Feb 2022

Healthcare Cost

How Much a Visit to CityMD Urgent Care Costs in 2023?

The cost to visit CityMD without insurance is $225-$250 or more. Find a list of insurances accepted by CityMD and what is included with the price.

Khang T. Vuong, MHA24 Jun 2023

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