What Can Be Treated at an Orthopedic Urgent Care? Almost any orthopedic injury can be treated in an orthopedic urgent care center. Simple sprains and strains may not necessarily need a specialist’s attention, however, until you’ve been examined, you have no way of knowing how serious your injury is. If you go to a
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What Does it Take to be Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Before we look at what’s required for board certification, let’s consider what is required to obtain a license to practice emergency medicine. Physicians must earn their bachelor’s degree (4 years) and then attend medical school (3 years) to earn their MD or DO degree, and then complete a full-time emergency medicine residency (typically three or
Read MoreDiarrhea: When to Head to an Urgent Care
What Causes Diarrhea in Adults If you are having 3 or more loose or watery stools daily, you have diarrhea. Many of the causes of diarrhea in adults will resolve in a few days, so in most instances you can take care of yourself at home. The following are a number of potential reasons
Read MoreAre You Concerned about Dry Drowning?
Drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death in the United States, and children are particularly vulnerable. As would be expected, the rate of drownings increases in the summer months when more people are spending their leisure time near the water. However, parents should be vigilant all the time, because children left unattended
Read MoreWoke Up with Swollen, Itchy, Eyes – Is it Pink Eye?
If you have experienced symptoms like these, you are not alone. Conjunctivitis, or inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye, is the most common of all eye disorders, and it affects both men and women equally. While the label “pink eye” actually refers to bacterial conjunctivitis, there are a number of other causes, including viruses,
Read MoreSummer Skin Care: How to Protect Your Family from Too Much Fun in the Sun
Backyard barbecues, weekends at the shore, playing in the park – the best of summer fun starts outside in the sun. We all know about the dangers of too much sun exposure, but are you doing enough to protect your family? Here are some health issues that can result from too much fun in the
Read MoreSpider bites – what you need to look for
Spider bites are no joke, and the warm weather we all enjoy in summer time means more spiders swinging about. Some are just a nuisance, but some are dangerous and bites require treatment right away. Here’s what you need to know about spider bites. Even big spiders are a lot smaller than you (in
Read MoreBee Stings and Other Summer Boo-Boos
Ouch! The trees are budding; the bees are buzzing, and everything seems ready to burst into bloom. Soon the kids will be home for those long, hot summer days. They will be running and playing, climbing trees, and probably getting all manner of summer boo-boos in the process. The simple truth is that spending more
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