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Emergency Room vs. Urgent care: Where should I go?
Determine if an ER or Urgent Care is the right choice for you in a sudden medical situation. When you’re suddenly feeling sick or have an unexpected injury, you have many options for “immediate” care – the emergency room, an urgent care facility, or a free-standing clinic. Do not let the challenge of choosing what…
Winter Holiday Safety Tips to Avoid a Trip to the ER
Keep you and your loved ones out of the ER this holiday season with some prevention tips on some of the most common holiday accidents and injuries. This time of year brings joy, cheer, and festivity for most of us. The weather grows colder, nights grow longer, and every time we turn around, it’s…
What Are Emergency Room Laboratory Services
Explore the benefits of on-site laboratory services in micro-hospitals. Did you know you could visit your neighborhood emergency room for just laboratory services only? There is no denying the vital component laboratory services play in an emergency room. Emergency rooms provide a wide range of medical services and treat various illnesses with different levels of…
Elf on the Shelf Doctor’s Note
Parents, get your official Elf on the Shelf doctor’s note today and get 3 days off from all elf duties! Calling all Elf on The Shelf Parents! It’s that time of year again. Hanging lights, preparing a gift list for Santa, hot chocolate, and of course, your child’s favorite – Elf on the Shelf. Over…
Regional Thanksgiving Dishes Across America
Explore the unique dishes each region of the United States makes to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and add them to your recipe book. Depending on where you are in the United States, your Thanksgiving dinner table may look slightly different. From the deep South to the Midwest to New England, each region of America has…
The Most Common Winter Respiratory Illnesses
Discover this year’s top respiratory illnesses and learn how to prevent them from affecting your life. It is that time of year again. You know, the one where you cough once, and everyone in the room gives you a death stare. The winter months are known to bring cold weather and a long list of…
The Best and Worst Candy for Kids’ Teeth
During October, grocery store aisles are lined with candy corn, festive cookies, frosted cupcakes, and every type of candy under the sun. Thanks to all the gooey goodness, it’s only appropriate that October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Types of Candy Let’s talk Halloween candy—what’s OK, and what you may want to skip buying this…
Emergency Care for The Whole Family
Emergencies can happen without warning at any given time. That’s why we’re here to provide you with the care you need 24/7/365. Our facility offers comprehensive medical care, treating major and minor injuries. Whether you require imaging for a broken bone or testing for an infection, you can rely on our board-certified physicians and expert…
Detecting Breast Cancer Early
This October, we would like to increase awareness about early detection and breast cancer education. We encourage women everywhere to monitor their bodies closely for signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Breast cancer touches many lives. One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In the United…
Overdose Awareness Day
Addiction is a disease, and it’s one that is far too prevalent. The CDC estimated that 100,306 people died from an overdose during a 12-month period ending in April 2021. And The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reports that North America continues to have the highest drug-related mortality rate in the world. To…