The Indigo Blog

COVID-19 restrictions are easing, and travel is making a comeback. But the coronavirus is still with us. Learn how to stay safe when making your summer travel plans.

Getting too much sun is dangerous to your health. Learn how to prevent sun overexposure and the most effective ways to treat sunburn when it happens.

A well-stocked first-aid kit is essential when you’re camping in the great outdoors. Learn what to include in yours, from first-aid basics to key essentials you may not have thought of.

Don’t let preventable injuries put your summer exercise routine on hold. Learn about common injuries and ways to exercise safely this season and all year-round.

Don’t let your home improvement project land you in urgent care. Learn about common DIY-related injuries and how to prevent them from happening. 

Behavioral health issues have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know the signs of anxiety and depression and when to get help.

 

Don’t let lower back pain put a wrench in your outdoor and DIY home projects. Learn how to manage back pain and when to seek medical treatment.

Get accurate and reliable COVID-19 test results same-day. MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care now offers rapid testing at 20 clinic locations throughout the Puget Sound and Spokane regions.    

Don’t let blisters sideline your spring plans. Understand what causes blisters, how to prevent them and what you should (and shouldn’t) do when they form.

Learn the health risks that come with daylight saving time, and find out how to ease into a new rhythm when you spring forward.

After months of being cooped up inside, it's hard to resist the urge to get away. While staying home is the safest bet against spreading COVID-19, here's what you should know if you decide to travel this spring. 

Learn about common ear, nose and throat issues, including simple home remedies and when to seek medical care.

It's a subject most people don't like to talk about, but here are 3 important reasons why to regularly get tested for STDs. 

Younger students in many local districts are heading back to the classroom. Our parents' guide has tips to help keep children healthy in school and prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Rumors circulating about the COVID-19 vaccine can make it difficult to decipher fact from fiction. We've debunked some of the latest myths.