Common childhood injuries, while often minor, can cause a significant amount of stress for both children and their caregivers. It is crucial, therefore, to arm ourselves with the knowledge of basic first aid practices. This helps provide immediate care to soothe those tears and decide when a visit to urgent care is necessary. Let’s discuss
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Orthopedic Urgent Care: When Time is of the Essence
Sports and outdoor activities may be fun, but they often come with their fair share of bumps, bruises, and injuries. If it is just a stinger or a bump that will turn to a bruise and a rainbow of colors as it heals, icing it or probably just “walking it off” is all you might
Read MoreCommon Types of Orthopedic Injuries
The field of orthopedics handles health issues and injuries related to the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, muscles, joints, and their related connective tissues. When one of these parts is injured or in pain, it is best to see a doctor who specializes in the musculoskeletal system. An orthopedist specializes in the way the various systems
Read MoreHow to Tell the Difference Between a Strain and a Sprain
“Sprains” and “strains” are often used interchangeably when describing a tearing or overstretching of the soft tissues in your body. In the moment of injury, you’re most likely not worried about semantics. However, these two terms distinguish the injuries of different body parts. The signs for these injuries can be very different as well. Knowing
Read MoreA Behind the Scenes Look at an Urgent Care
Urgent care facilities fill an important need: they provide you with prompt, comprehensive care when seeing your primary care physician isn’t an option. Falling in a category in-between a primary care doctor and the emergency room (ER), urgent care facilities treat important health problems – right away. Given the fact that urgent care facilities offer
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