Heavens Urgent Care

04/23/2026

Q: What is an abscess?

A: That tender mass under your skin is a collection of pus is your body’s way of trying to heal itself from an infection.

If an abscess is small, antibiotics may work but most of the time a medical provider will need to make a small incision to drain the mass. If you need medical treatment for your abscess, please call us at 480-444-1160.

04/22/2026

ANOTHER HAPPY PATIENT!

“Honestly one of the easiest urgent Care visits I have had. The staff was amazing and friendly. Very kind and supportive.” Kasey Scarbrough

04/18/2026

Today is the perfect day to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications sitting in your medicine cabinets, nightstands, or kitchen cabinets.

Making sure that you regularly dispose of these meds reduces the potential for misuse or abuse by family members, friends, or visitors.

Most pharmacies have a disposal area for medications.

04/13/2026

NEW MEDICAL ARTICLE: Peptides for Performance and Longevity

If you’re training for competitive events, pushing your limits in the gym, or interested in healthy aging, you’ve probably heard more about peptides. Today peptides are gaining attention as potential tools to support recovery, muscle health, metabolic function, and longevity.

This article was written to help you understand the definition of peptides, how they work, the research, the different types of peptides, and if this type of supplementation is right for you.

What are Peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that make up the building blocks of proteins. While proteins are typically long, complex chains, peptides are smaller and more targeted in their biological activity.

In the body, peptides function as signaling molecules. They bind to receptors on cells and “tell” those cells what to do. Some peptides stimulate growth hormone release, while others influence collagen production.

Peptides can also… scan the QR code on the image or go the Heavens Urgent Care website and check the blog to keep reading this medical article.

04/09/2026

“House calls” from doctors is surging in the United States, and instead of ringing the doorbell, your doctor is pinging your smartphone. Telemedicine, or receiving one’s medical care remotely is surging.

One survey of 800 patients at Penn Medicine reported that 67% of respondents considered their video or telephone visit “as good or better” than a standard in-person visit.

If you have a medical concern and would like to try a telehealth video chat with a medical provider, check the link in the first comment.

04/08/2026

As April is National Autism Awareness Month, we felt it was important to acknowledge that doctor visits for individuals with autism can be challenging due to sensory sensitivities, communication difficulties, and anxiety regarding new environments.

Heavens Urgent Care in Apache Junction, is one of the few medical clinics in Arizona designated as a Certified Autism Care office.

This means that we have received additional training to better understand and support autistic and neurodivergent patients of all ages. We are committed to proactively removing barriers to effective medical care for all our patients.

04/02/2026

Sports injuries are no joke! As those outdoor activities continue to ramp up, you can do the legwork to arm yourself now by warming up, alternating different muscle groups every other day, staying properly hydrated, and using the equipment and clothing.

04/01/2026

Let’s talk about Baker’s cysts. These cysts are caused by a build-up of excess fluid behind the knee. Symptoms include swelling, pain, and knee stiffness.

Common causes of a Baker’s cyst include a knee injury, torn cartilage, infection, or arthritis. To treat a Baker’s cyst at home rest the leg, use cold pack, and take an anti-inflammatory medicine like an Ibuprofen.

If your Baker's cyst isn’t going away or is causing you a lot of pain and discomfort, see your medical provider, or if we can help, call 480-444-1160.

03/31/2026

03/26/2026

“I came in late in the evening with a hurt hand. I had with me a small autistic daughter who was not doing well… we were ushered into a quiet well equipped room for autistic children!! Her behavior was understood by all and it made my experiences so great. I would never go anywhere else for urgent care.” -Sherry Moore

03/25/2026

New Medical Article: 13 Strategies to Slow Down Aging

Aging happens, but one of the best kept secrets is that how we age is not completely out of our control.

While your chronological age reflects the number of birthdays you’ve celebrated, your biological age is so much more important.

Your biological age will tell you how well your cells, your organs, and your systems are functioning and those are numbers that you can influence by your daily habits, your environment, your stress levels, and medical care.

“The biology that drives the aging process is being demystified right in front of our eyes to the point that it’s conceivable to think about slowing the pace of aging, turning the clock back and altering the course of someone’s lifespan.” -Frank J. Palella, MD

Research continues to show that healthy lifestyle strategies can support cellular health, protect DNA, and promote longevity.

If you’ve been on the search for ways to slow down aging naturally, improve your energy, maintain cognitive function, and protect your long-term health, we suggest you begin here.

Keep reading via the QR code!

03/19/2026

Springtime is more than just sunshine and warmer temperatures; it also signals the start of allergy season for millions of Americans.

In Arizona this time of year can mean weeks or even months of annoying symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes and nasal congestion. Lucky for you, Heavens Urgent Care has a team of physician-led providers that can help navigate tricky allergies with minimal disruption to your routine.

Call us today for a virtual or in-person appointment.