Did you know that as many as 27% of emergency room visits could’ve been treated at urgent care clinics? Americans could save a whopping $4.4 billion each year if people learned how to identify the severity of their injuries. Burns can be tricky for the average person to assess. This article is going to walk … Continued
About 80% of women suffer from bladder infections and account for 8 million trips to the doctor each year. Men will also succumb to them more frequently after the age of 50. They are extremely common and can strike children also. But what are the signs and symptoms of a bladder infection? How do you … Continued
People are never more active than what they are in the summertime. Not only does the warm weather make it more comfortable for people to go outside and adventure, but the summer months allow for kids to get out of school and engage in all sorts of wild behavior. Of course, increased activity leads to … Continued
Riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) can be a fun and exhilarating experience. However, if you’re not careful, it can also be dangerous. Each year, there are between 300 to 400 ATV-related fatalities. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe and ensure that you have a great time with this list of 10 tips to prevent … Continued
All-terrain vehicles can be fun, and almost anyone can ride one. But did you know there are approximately 92,000 treated ATV accidents in the U.S.? Adolescents are more susceptible to ATV accidents. If you own an ATV or are thinking about buying one, read this list of most common injuries to stay informed. Most Common … Continued
How much water do you drink on average? Is it five, eight, or more glasses per day? If drinking water is the last thing on your mind, you’re at risk for dehydration. A whopping 75 percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated. What’s even worse is that many of them drink beverages with diuretic properties. Alcohol … Continued
Sometimes, you get extremely sick or sustain an injury. And there are simply just times when you can’t see your primary care doctor. The issue isn’t detrimental, so you don’t want to go to the ER. Therefore, you go to the urgent care facilities. Urgent care facilities are convenient and offer similar the services of … Continued
Late 2017-early 2018 has seen one of the most troubling flu seasons in recent years. As of January, influenza is widespread among 46 different states. That means you can’t take chances when it comes to protecting your family. Although most recover within a few days, you don’t want to risk this developing into a more … Continued
Did you know that 80% of children experience at least one ear infection before they turn three years old? Luckily, this is one of the common illnesses that can effectively be treated without waiting days for an opening at your pediatrician’s office – or waiting for hours in the emergency room. Urgent care is the answer. … Continued
Being able to identify heart blockage symptoms early can save your life. A heart attack incident doesn’t have to be as dramatic as we would expect. It could occur in several passing phases without our knowledge. Every year, more than 700,000 Americans experience a first or recurring heart attack. Many of these incidents result in death. … Continued