Our day-to-day routines have changed dramatically over the past few months. Everyone has made sacrifices and adopted new habits to help keep ourselves and those that we come in contact with healthy. With these changes, we need to think about hygiene in a few different ways. Carry and use Hand Sanitizer – Washing hands with […]
Read More →As the Hudson Valley enters tick season, patients are presenting with tick bites more frequently at Emergency One locations. The significance of this trend is important in our new COVID-19 reality as several diseases that ticks carry can mimic COVID-19 symptoms. The following symptoms may be seen in both COVID-19 and with tick-borne illnesses: Fever […]
Read More →This time of the year, we see more wrist, hand and finger wounds as DIY’ers begin new projects. Remember to always use appropriate protection when diving in to your projects that require power tools. Goggles, gloves and even closed-toed shoes will reduce your chance of injuries. If you do have an accident, Emergency One is […]
Read More →This time of the year it can be hard to tell the difference between a sinus infection or allergy. To make matters worse, a sinus infection can intensify allergic reactions and vice versa. Both conditions have similar symptoms which might include a runny nose, fatigue and sinus pressure. Where’s the difference? Sinus infection is usually […]
Read More →Family Wellness – Bring your family together to brainstorm ways in which you can get active together. Include everyone in the process and come up with imaginative ways to bring the family together through activity. Anyone up for some Hide-n-Seek?
Read More →Give Your Mind a Boost with Food – Foods rich in omega-3 and antioxidants can help protect the brain from memory decline. So go ahead and add in some salmon, blackberries and blueberries to give you a mood-boosting advantage.
Read More →Is it too early for a flu shot? I’m sure you’ve driven around and seen the signs for flu shots. But, wait, you haven’t even left for your summer vacation! So, why are we seeing adds for flu shots so early? There are two main reasons: • The proliferation of drugstores offering retail medical clinics […]
Read More →New data published in JAMA Internal Medicine and shared in the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine https://www.jucm.com/ indicates that Urgent Care visits are on the rise while Emergency Department visits decrease. More consumers and patients have recognized the convenience, lower cost and shorter wait times of Urgent Care Centers.
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