If you have an urgent medical situation, and you think the only option you have is going to the ER when your primary care physician isn’t available, you probably haven’t heard of urgent care clinics. Like the ER, an urgent care clinic has highly qualified emergency physicians and nurses on staff, so the quality of care
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Ways to Protect Yourself if Your Medical Provider Tells You that You Have an Increased Risk of Contracting COVID-19
Your family doctor or favorite nurse practitioner has told you that you have a heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). You know very well that COVID-19 is a serious infectious disease. Now, what should you do? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has helpful recommendations for decreasing the likelihood of contracting COVID-19, even
Read MoreSevere Migraines: Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room
A migraine is an incredibly painful type of headache that can be disabling. Migraines are sometimes severe enough that they require medical attention, in which case you may wonder whether to go to a hospital ER or to an urgent care center. Let’s talk about how to decide when and where to go to receive medical treatment
Read MorePreparing for Flu Season in the Midst of a COVID-19 Pandemic
It would be an understatement to say that we live in a different world than we did during the last flu season. Since March 2020, we have experienced lockdowns, changing recommendations, countless hospitalizations and deaths, and isolation from friends and family. The spread of COVID-19 across the globe, resulting in the kind of pandemic that hasn’t occurred in 100
Read MoreThings to Tell Your Pediatrician at a Well Visit
Pediatrician well visits for your child are really important for their well-being. The key to a fruitful well visit is preparation and open communication with your pediatrician. Your child’s pediatrician can only deal with your concerns if they are aware of it. They need a complete picture of your child’s health, from signs and symptoms
Read MoreFirst Aid Quick Tips for Sports Injuries
Every person will experience an injury at least once in life, especially if you play sports. Injuries that are sustained from physical activities or sports are called sports injuries, and people of all ages are susceptible. Examples of common sports injuries are sprains, strains, and fractures. If you’ve sustained an acute injury, the best thing
Read MoreWhat Conditions Can an Urgent Care Treat?
Urgent care centers serve as widely accessible and convenient venues for minor medical emergencies. They are an important instrument of the healthcare community as they relieve pressure from emergency rooms, taking care of non-life-threatening health issues in a clinic-style setting. These facilities provide fast outpatient medical service to treat acute illnesses and injuries. Many urgent care centers
Read MoreWhat Are The Requirements For A DOT Physical?
If you’re looking to become a driver of a commercial motor vehicle, you’ll need to get a physical exam before the Department of Transportation (DOT) can certify you. An accredited medical examiner (ME) listed in the National Registry of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) must perform this test. The purpose of a DOT physical is
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of
Read MoreHow Does Occupational Medicine Work?
Occupational medicine, also referred to as occupational health medicine, is a specialty dedicated to the prevention and management of illnesses and injuries incurred in the workplace. Moreover, it also deals with the reduction of health and safety risks in the workplace. Physicians that provide occupational medicine services are health and safety advocates. Most of our time
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