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Dr. Jason Heavens
Dr. Heavens graduated from medical school in 1997 at the University of Ottawa, Canada. He completed a combined residency in family and emergency medicine and has worked in family and emergency medicine in both rural and urban settings since his graduation. Dr. Heavens is Board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He has a great interest in Wellness, preventative care as well as treating sports injuries. He looks forward to taking excellent care of you and your families. His goal is to help you maximize the health and longevity you deserve.
When not working, he enjoys time with his family and active outdoor pursuits. He believes in health and fitness and prides himself on being able to swim 3,000 yards in less than an hour and running a half marathon in under 2 hours. He is active in the community and believes strongly in serving our Veterans. Dr. Heavens also volunteers on the Board of the Genesis Project.
A Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a mixed bag or joy and frustration. Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, and ...
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Affordable Healthcare: Why People are Turning to Urgent Care
Medical costs and medical insurance are not coming down anytime soon and that’s adding more stress and uncertainty to our lives. This is where urgent ...
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Fever in Adults: When to Worry
Fevers are a natural part of the body’s defense system, that come about as we fight off infection. While mild fevers in adults are usually ...
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Navigating the Quad-emic: Understanding and Managing Influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and Norovirus
All you need to do is look to the news and social media to hear about a new buzz word, the “quad-emic.” Four viruses: influenza, ...
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7 Tips for a Healthier Heart
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, but there are many tips and lifestyle changes that can be adopted ...
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How to Heal a Kitchen Burn
Kitchen burns happen to the best home chefs. It could be boiling water, steam, a hot surface, or a splash of hot oil that ruins ...
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Why Seeing a Certified Autism Center Urgent Care Matters for Neurodivergent Patients
At Heavens Urgent Care, we are proud to once again be designated as a Certified Autism Center (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and ...
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Is that Fatigue Seasonal Affective Disorder?
So here we are… when the winter months deliver up shorter days and less sunlight. Winter depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type ...
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Better Sleep with Grounding Sheets
Sleep is a cornerstone of health, and finding ways to enhance sleep quality is a priority for many. One increasingly popular method is grounding, also ...
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Gifting Wearable Devices? Here’s What You Need to Know
The holiday season is upon us once again, and we’d like to recommend that you put wearable devices at the top of your list as ...
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