Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Key Differences
Urgent care centers and emergency rooms are both important parts of the healthcare system, but they serve different purposes. Urgent care centers are designed to treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, such as colds, flu, sprains, and minor cuts. Emergency rooms are designed to treat life-threatening illnesses and injuries, such as heart attacks, strokes, and broken […]
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 […]
Benefits of Frontline ER Houston
1. Little to No Wait At Frontline ER, we minimize the wait. We average 20 minutes of waiting while you complete your registration, then you are shown to a private room. It’s your emergency and your choice where you are treated. We accept most major insurances, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, Aetna, […]
Know where to go: How to choose between the doctor’s office, urgent care and the ER
Some decisions are straightforward: If your car needs repairs, you go to the mechanic. If you need a haircut, you go to a hair salon. But when it comes to healthcare, the choice is not always so clear. When you’re feeling sick or are injured, there are several key places you can go for medical […]
Life Loves a (Healthy) Liver
The liver is a big part of the body’s filtration system. And it is also home to a number of maladies and illnesses if you aren’t careful in caring for it. It is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. The liver can get inflamed or damaged by heavy alcohol […]
Eating Right When You Think You’re Not!
As the ultimate junk food nation, we are surrounded by the temptation of empty calories daily. Keeping to a healthy diet is a huge challenge. But the efforts can pay off in healthier and happier you. There are lots of ways to celebrate your favorite foods (and drinks) in July. While July celebrates National Junk Food […]
A Healthy Mind Means a Healthy Body
We all work too hard and really should listen better. Studies have shown being socially well means your body is also healthy. And maintaining our brain health as we age can help stave off dementia, memory loss and other brain function issues. Overwork and chronic stress can have long-term consequences. If you are a workaholic, your […]
Enjoying the Sun without Making Yourself the Main Course
With July 3rd being National Stay Out of the Sun Day (really), it reminds us that caring for the largest organ of our bodies is just as important as caring for our brain, heart, lungs or kidneys. If you are a “Sun worshiper” and enjoy tanning and being outdoors uncovered, then maybe you should consider a day off. […]
Focusing on Men’s Health
When it comes to general health, there are gender differences. While men face many of the general health issues that women also face (heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, depression), men also face some gender-specific health challenges. Compared to women, men are more likely to: Drink more alcohol and consume more tobacco Engage in risky behaviors […]