Even if there is snow on the ground, it’s not too early to be thinking about sports and camp physicals. Most leagues and camps require physicals to determine if there are any issues that may interfere with your child’s participation. So what does a sport/camp physical include? 1. Vitals screening – we’ll check your child’s […]
Read More →While urgent care centers are popping up all over, many people have still not visited this type of medical facility. They have all sorts of names: urgent care, walk-in clinic, immediate care, so what exactly should you expect? What is Urgent Care – Urgent care is the option between your primary care and the […]
Read More →Do you know someone who has experienced the following scenario? You twist your ankle on the weekend, and the doctors are all closed. You find a hospital ER in your network and you’re off to the emergency room. Months later, two bills arrive. One is from the out-of-network radiologist who read the X-rays and the […]
Read More →Ah, Daylight Savings Time (DST), further proof that society is a slave to the clock. It’s remarkable to think that nearly 100% of the nation moves their entire lives forward one hour. It’s quite an accomplishment considering that billions of dollars, countless person-hours and tons of research have only reduced the number of smokers in […]
Read More →Many of you are familiar with the term “Hep B” vaccination. You may have needed one for work or travel. So what exactly is “Hep B” or Hepatitis B vaccine? Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the Hep B virus. Blood or other bodily fluids may transmit it the Hep B virus […]
Read More →Winter hit us in a big way this week and now it’s time for snow removal. Many workers will be given this task with little or no training in the hazards of such operations. According to OSHA, many workers are seriously injured or killed while performing snow removal from rooftops and other building structures. […]
Read More →According to the USDA, Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest food consumption day of the year. To help you keep yourself in check, here are a few tips to scoot through Sunday without blowing your 2017. It may not be glamorous, but hit the veggie tray first. Lay the groundwork […]
Read More →It’s flu season, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself from that nasty bug. The CDC recommends the following actions to help reduce the chance of getting the flu: Flu Shot – The CDC recommends the flu shot as the MOST important step in protecting against flu viruses. Protect yourself […]
Read More →Do you really know your over-the-counter (OTC) meds? Reading the label on OTC meds can prevent harmful reactions. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, there is a lot of information contained in the label. The first thing listed is the active ingredients, that’s the stuff that actually manages the symptom. Uses- explains […]
Read More →Summer is fast approaching which means more time outdoors. Along with that comes some common illnesses and injuries associated with the warmer months. Emergency One has released its 2016 summer illness and injury list based on data from previous summers. 1. Allergies 2. Rash 3. Cuts and Lacerations 4. Swimmer’s Ear 5. Ankle Sprains and […]
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