When to Go to Urgent Care
Here are some of the times when you should go to urgent care: If you have a minor illness or injury that requires immediate attention, but is not life-threatening. This could include things like a sore throat, earache, or minor cut. If you need to be seen by a doctor but cannot get an appointment […]
How to Choose the Right Urgent Care Center for Your Needs
This article provides information on how to choose the right urgent care center for your needs. It discusses factors to consider such as location, hours of operation, insurance accepted, and services offered. How to Choose the Right Urgent Care Center for Your Needs Urgent care centers are a great option for people who need medical […]
Definition & Facts for Kidney Stones
In this section: What are kidney stones? Do kidney stones have another name? What type of kidney stones do I have? How common are kidney stones? Who is more likely to develop kidney stones? What are the complications of kidney stones? What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material that form […]
Donate Blood. Save Lives.
Every donation is critical and you can make a lifesaving difference. Patients with trauma, undergoing surgery, or with conditions that require blood transfusions, such as sickle cell disease, need blood and blood products. You can help. Last updated January 09, 2023 The U.S. is currently experiencing a severe shortage of blood. Consider being a blood […]
Calling out colorectal cancer
How to check for this disease and what to expect if you have it Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the United States, with 151,030 new cases estimated to occur this year. “Colorectal cancer” can refer to any cancer that forms in the tissue that lines the […]
Heart palpitations
Palpitations are feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing. They can be felt in your chest, throat, or neck. You may: Have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat Feel like your heart skipped or stopped beats The heart’s rhythm may be normal or abnormal when you have palpitations. Considerations Normally the […]
Recognizing medical emergencies
Getting medical help right away for someone who is having a medical emergency can save their life. This article describes the warning signs of a medical emergency and how to be prepared. Information According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, the following are warning signs of a medical emergency: Bleeding that will not stop […]
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Just 30 minutes of daily exercise can help correct a day of sitting
Any kind of physical activity helps lower the risk of death Americans spend a lot of time sitting—at their desk, in the car, and on the couch. This can take a toll on their health. In fact, research has shown that long periods of sitting can increase the risk of heart disease and death. So […]
Recognizing and Treating Childhood Ear Infections
Ear infections are a common reason for bringing kids to see a health care provider. The infections can strike at any age, but children are much more likely to get them than adults. In fact, five out of six children will have at least one ear infection by the time they’re 3 years old. Ear […]