" Are you suffering from a chronic medical condition? If not, then at least one person you know, and love surely is. That can be said with certainty because according to a recent CDC survey, 6 in every 10 US citizens are suffering from at least one chronic illness. Up to 4 of those ten are suffering from more than one chronic disease at a time. With statistics that high, it’s important that you know ...
" Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly referred to as STDs, are a topic that holds a negative stigma in the minds of most people. This stigma has led to a lack of conversation and education about the topic. As fewer people know about STDs, more and more people are becoming affected. We’re here to help break the stigma and educate you on everything you need to know regarding the treatment, screening, and management of STDs. STD ...
" Youth sports are a great way for your child to exercise more frequently, socialize, and create a new hobby. But did you know millions of student athletes get injuries each year during school sports? Nearly 3.2 million children each year experience a sports-related injury. In addition, sports injuries were the leading cause of hospitalizations for children between the ages of 12 and 17. However, most sports injuries are highly preventable. Medical experts recommend that ...
" Sports injuries are a common occurrence whether you are playing in professional or amateur athletics. Especially for young children sports injuries are likely to occur during athletic competition. As covered in our last blog, common sports injuries include sprains, muscle tweaks, knee injuries, and also head injuries. To prevent further injury after sports completion you may have to perform first aid. The benefits of first aid include being able to safely transport a patient to ...
" Vaccinations, otherwise known as “shots,” are currently a part of larger national conversations about preventing harmful diseases and helping young children build immunity to dangerous viruses. Measles outbreaks across the country have occurred in 10 states, according to data from the CDC. Many of these outbreaks were the result of parents and anti-vaccination groups preventing their children from getting vaccines. While medical providers have dispelled common myths about vaccinations, many individuals are still confused about ...
" If you have heart disease, then you may have experienced increased worry, stress, or caution when making most decisions. Individuals that have increased risks for heart disease are not alone since heart health issues are extremely prevalent across the U.S. Research funded by the American Heart Association found that cardiovascular disease and heart health issues account for 836,546 deaths annually while roughly 2,300 Americans die of a cardiovascular disease every day. Furthermore ...
" Urgent care centers provide a fantastic healthcare resource for local communities: fast, affordable, and convenient medical service. Many urgent care centers also provide preventive care without the need for an appointment, so patients can walk in and receive care whenever their schedule is open. But most patients are not sure what types of services are provided under urgent care. A handful of patients may be surprised to learn that most urgent care centers provide comprehensive ...
" The start of 2019 is already over. Now may be the perfect time to start thinking about the best ways to prevent seasonal illnesses for the upcoming months. Seasonal illnesses are a constant healthcare concern throughout the year as influenza begins to peak at the start of the year, while allergies develop in the later months. It is important to understand that seasonal illnesses are a year-round health concern. A seasonal illness can lead to ...
" Christmas time is a time filled with joy and gifts, but for many unlikely individuals each year, it’s filled with trips to the ER as well. Christmas decorations result in roughly 15,000 ER visits from December to January. With the significant increase in patient volume, doctors have noticed a pattern of some of the most common injuries. Back Injury Back strains are the most common type of back injury seen this time of ...
" What is a fever? A fever is a temporary increase in your body’s temperature, usually caused by and a symptom of an illness. A fever can be somewhat uncomfortable, but will subside within a few days with proper bed-rest and some over-the-counter medications that may lower the fever. Here are a few questions you may have about a fever and how to treat it. What causes a fever? A fever is usually a response ...
