June 18, 2026
This summer, the Urgent Care Association is featuring a three-part monthly series from Dean Hutchison of National Urgent Care Realty (NUCR), releasing in June, July, and August.
The series explores how the Urgent Care footprint across the United States is evolving and what it means for access, growth, and the future of care delivery. The June article is now available, with future installments to follow
The JUCM article highlights that Urgent Care centers in 2026 World Cup host cities should prepare for a likely increase in visits related to heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. With matches taking place across 16 North American cities during peak summer months, a significant portion of games are expected to occur under high heat and humidity conditions, raising health risks for fans, workers and attendees.
In addition to heat illness, large crowds and event-related activity may also drive higher volumes of other patient presentations, such as injuries and cardiovascular events triggered by physical exertion or stress. Clinicians are encouraged to anticipate these trends, not only inside stadiums but also in surrounding areas where attendees may face prolonged heat exposure with limited access to water or medical support.
Read the full article below and subscribe to JUCM for more insightful articles.
Recently, we have issued two new Advocacy alerts in both Ohio and Illinois, highlighting important state-level developments impacting Urgent Care. These alerts reinforce the need for operators and leaders to stay informed and engaged as policy activity continues to evolve. Advocacy remains a top priority for UCA, with ongoing efforts to educate policymakers and advance policies that support access, quality and fair reimbursement.
To learn more about these alerts and other key Advocacy initiatives, visit the Advocacy page and stay up to date on the issues shaping the future of Urgent Care.
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The latest situational report highlights ongoing Ebola activity caused by Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, with nearly 700 confirmed cases and over 130 confirmed deaths reported as of mid-June 2026. The outbreak, declared in May and designated a Public Health Emergency of International Concern shortly thereafter, continues to be concentrated in 29 affected health zones in the DRC and one district in Uganda. Investigations into additional cases are ongoing, and officials note that reported figures may continue to evolve as surveillance and data reconciliation efforts progress.
Despite the severity of the outbreak in affected regions, public health authorities emphasize that risk to the United States remains low, with no reported domestic cases to date. The CDC has strengthened preparedness efforts, including enhanced traveler screening and updated travel health notices advising caution for those visiting impacted areas. With no approved vaccines or targeted treatments currently available for this strain, response efforts are focused on containment, infection prevention, and coordinated international response to limit transmission and protect global health.
Urgent Updates are curated highlights of guidelines, reviewed by (and some directly coming from) Urgent Care clinicians. These highlights represent the actual intent of these articles and how they relate to the practice of Urgent Care medicine.
Wednesday, June 24 | 10:00 a.m. CT
TytoCare is proud to host the Urgent Care Virtual Summit 2026, where industry experts will explore how innovative care delivery models and remote physical exams are helping urgent care organizations do more with less.