Winter is here and with it come the snow and ice. While many kids yearn for snow days and the chance to strap on ice skates or break out a sled, winter also brings with it a unique set of injuries. The most common types of winter injuries are strains, sprains, dislocations, and fractures. Protect
Read MoreHow to Choose an Urgent Care Clinic
Everyone should have an urgent care clinic selected as part of their medical care team. You have a primary care physician for routine checkups, a pediatrician for your child’s medical care, and maybe a few specialists for specific issues (for example, a cardiologist for a heart issue and an endocrinologist for a hormone issue). So
Read MoreShould I Go to an Urgent Care for a Small Cut?
When faced with minor emergencies like a small cut, it can be hard to figure out if it’s appropriate to go to an urgent care facility. After all, you could also opt to see your primary care physician, or go to the nearest emergency room. To make this kind of decision, it helps to know
Read MoreIs It Too Late for Flu Shots?
The flu season generally extends from October through May, with most cases making their mark between December and early March. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 2017-2018 influenza season was a high-severity flu season, with high levels of both outpatient clinic visits and emergency room visits due to influenza-like illnesses.
Read MoreIs Urgent Care a Substitute for Primary Care?
If you’ve ever experienced debilitating back discomfort over a long weekend, or experienced extreme nausea at an inopportune time, you know how valuable the prospect of urgent care centers can be. After all, seeing your primary care physician (PCP) may require waiting for several days for an appointment time. Both interest and demand in
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Emergencies
Of the plethora of health conditions that send people to emergency rooms every year, a substantial amount are orthopedic emergencies. An orthopedic emergency is a severe problem in the musculoskeletal system – broken or damaged bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The issue is an emergency if it needs to be dealt with right away
Read MoreWhy Pediatric Urgent Care vs. Your Pediatrician?
Taking care of your children is one of your top priorities. So when health issues come up suddenly, it can be frustrating waiting several hours – or days – before being able to see your child’s doctor. Thankfully, there is another way you can get quality pediatric care without having to wait: pediatric urgent care.
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Your Annual Physical
If it’s been a year (or more) since your last physical exam, it’s time to call your doctor for a check-up to make sure you’re maintaining your health. While a routine annual physical may not seem to be a big deal, it may be more comprehensive than you realize, potentially uncovering all sorts of health
Read MoreMost Common Types of Sports Injury
We Americans do love our sports – and not just as spectators, but as active participants. Whether it’s football, baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, golf – you name it – we’re a very athletic breed. Which also means we’re prone to sports injuries. In fact, according to Stop Sports Injuries, an organization comprised of numerous orthopedic
Read MoreWhen to See a Doctor for Nosebleeds
To see or not to see a doctor. That is the question when you or your child has a nosebleed. The answer is … it depends. The sight of blood trickling from your nose may seem alarming, but it’s not in most cases, nor does it necessarily require medical attention. Most nosebleeds will either stop
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