While many moms seem to make it look easy, parenting is not for the faint of heart. From pulling all-nighters with a fussy teething child to potty training, jam packed school and after school activities, moms (and dads) certainly have their hands full. And that’s also the reason moms and dads should be careful to
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Injured on the Playing Field: Where Should You go for Care?
According to the Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library, about 3.5 million teenagers and kids are injured in sports activities each year. About 1.35 million of those injuries are considered serious. That means that the bulk, an approximate 2.15 million injuries could potentially be treated in urgent care or medical office settings, rather than emergency rooms.
Read MoreReasons to Take Your Child to Urgent Care
Decisions, Decisions. Every parent can relate to a fussy child that just doesn’t feel well that day. New parents especially, may be uncertain if they should go to their regular pediatrician, an ER or visit an Urgent Care instead. The decision about where to go is not a light one, and parents often worry about
Read MoreDoctor Spotlight: Urgent Care Physician Dr. Dominic Ruocco
With nearly 16 years of experience in emergency medicine, our very own Dr. Dominic Ruocco is a skilled urgent care provider that still practices with the same compassion he began his career with. Get to know more about Dr. Ruocco, whose commitment to patient comfort is top priority. What urgent care services does Dr.
Read MoreHome Safety Tips for a Healthy and Safe 2017
As we quickly approach the beginning of a new year, what are some of your 2017 New Year’s resolutions? Are you one of the many who choose to lose weight or adopt a healthier diet and lifestyle? That’s great if you’re choosing to maintain or improve your health – kudos to you! While diet and
Read MoreHow to Avoid Sports Injuries
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a recreational sports enthusiast, no one is immune from orthopedic sports injuries, which can happen suddenly or occur gradually over time from overuse. Protecting and preparing yourself before, during, and after play, or even while training, is vital to making sure you can enjoy your sport for many years
Read MoreUrgent Care vs. Emergency Room
In a perfect world, you would never be stuck in bed for a week with the flu or have a nasty fall and sprain your ankle. As we all know, life just doesn’t work that way. Illnesses and injuries can happen at any given moment and knowing how best to handle each situation can sometimes
Read More5 Things Your Pediatrician Wants You to Know
It’s very scary when your child is sick after your pediatrician’s regular office hours, whether it be late in the evening or over the weekend. A lot of worried parents might be tempted to take their child directly to the hospital emergency room, but not all issues require immediate attention, and quite a few can
Read MoreHow to Help Your Student Athlete Avoid Fall Sports Injuries: Part 2
We recently shared some interesting pointers on helping your student athlete avoid injuries this fall, whether they be on the football field, the track, or cheering for one of the teams. Our orthopedic urgent care specialists have even more tips to prevent common injuries, such as concussions, soft tissue injuries, and repetitive motion conditions to
Read MoreWhen Are Antibiotics Necessary?
Antibiotics are a wonderful classification of drugs that have saved hundreds of thousands of lives, and improved the lives of countless more. However, do you know when antibiotics are helpful and when they aren’t? Antibiotics target and kill bacteria, so for bacteria-borne illnesses and bacterial infections, antibiotics are great. The problem is that the majority
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