The arrival of winter also ushers in the winter sports season, which means many people end up in emergency rooms and orthopedic clinics across the country for injuries that range from mild to severe. In 2017, over 200,000 people were treated for winter sports injuries all over the country. Here are the most common types of winter
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Urgent Care vs. Primary Care Doctor
If you’re feeling ill, you’re probably wondering whether you should go to an urgent care clinic or just make an appointment with your primary care doctor. The urgent care would be faster, but your doctor has all your records. This is a common conundrum thanks to the fact that we have more and more options
Read MoreCauses and Treatment of Fevers
Most adults have an average body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. If your body temperature rises above your normal level, it means you have a fever. A fever is extremely common, and almost everyone has had a fever at some point in their life. Having a high body temperature means your immune system is fighting
Read MoreSports Injuries That Can Be Treated at an Urgent Care Facility
There are few things that remain constant in this world. Unfortunately, sports-related injuries are among them. As any athlete will tell you, incurring a sports injury is quite common. The most common types of sports injuries are related to the musculoskeletal system, including your bones, muscles, and other connective tissue. Many of these types of sports injuries
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What is the difference between going to an urgent care clinic or a hospital’s emergency room (ER)? This is actually a very straightforward distinction. For life-threatening emergencies, such as a heart attack or injuries sustained from an accident, you should visit the ER. For injuries or illnesses which should be handled soon but are not
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Almost every person will get sick or injured at some point in their lives. In fact, nearly 20 percent of all Americans visit an ER each year. But when they get sick, there are several options for health care. For routine health care, many go to a primary care physician, but that requires making an
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Every winter season, we look forward to the holidays, good food, time off work and school, and spending time with family and friends. But one thing we never want is to get sick. Unfortunately, there are a variety of winter respiratory illnesses that attack millions of people in the United States every year. Let’s take
Read MoreCauses of Winter Injuries
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
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