Nobody expects an accident to happen; that’s why they’re called accidents. But they happen all the time. You could twist an ankle touring the Ford Plantation or hurt your back golfing the plantation course. You may stumble and fall on a trail at JF Gregory City Park. A bee could sting you at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, or you could cut yourself descaling fish caught in the Ogeechee River. Or, you might catch another visitor’s cold at Fort McAllister, a Civil War site and museum. When accidents or illnesses happen, come to our MinuteClinic® for help. You can access our services inside the CVS Pharmacy® at the intersection of Highways 17 and 144 (Ford Avenue), near the Post Office and the city library.

Treatment for bug bites and more

It’s irritating when ants invade your picnic; if they are fire ants, it’s also dangerous as they can cause allergic reaction. They’re especially harmful to small children and pets who receive several bites. If these pests sting you or a family member, we can help calm the pain and clean the site to prevent infection. Our clinicians can also care for:

• Tick bites and insect stings
• Sore throats and strep throats
• Minor cuts and wounds
• Coughing and bronchitis
• Pink eye and styes
• Blisters and burns
• Gout and joint pain
• Upper respiratory infections
• Mononucleosis and STDs
• Skin conditions

In addition to treating the above conditions, our MinuteClinic® clinicians can remove stitches or sutures for those who have received treatment for an accident or minor surgery. We’ll help remove your splinters, too.

Preventing flu and illnesses

Even those who love colder seasons don’t enjoy the accompanying colds and flu. One way you can stay healthy is by supporting your immune system so that it’s strong enough to fight off sickness. Some effective habits to help boost your immunity include maintaining a healthy diet and exercise program, getting plenty of sleep and drinking at least 6 ounces of water while limiting caffeine. Consult our physician or a pharmacist about vitamins to support your health too. Another great prevention is a seasonal flu shot, which is available at our clinic.

MinuteClinic® practitioners can also provide a range of vaccinations to help you and your family stay healthy at all life stages. We provide childhood vaccinations for a variety of illnesses, such as rubella and whooping cough, as well as teen and adult updates, such as HPV, shingles and pneumonia.

Skin conditions

Ringworm is a common rash that has nothing to do with worms. It is a fungal infection that is characterized by rough, crusty circles on the skin that are red or blister-like. It is contagious and often spread by children through contact with personal items or clothing. Scratching this itchy rash can cause infection, which makes prompt treatment vital. Ringworm is just one of many skin conditions that our clinic practitioners can treat; others include impetigo, poison ivy, psoriasis and more.

Visit Richmond Hill’s MinuteClinic®

A “walk-in clinic near me” is an online search term you can use to find directions to MinuteClinic®, where we offer affordable services that are available in the evenings and on weekends too. Call us at (912) 756-2531 for answers to any questions.