Here in the United States, there is no doubt about it that obesity has become a considerable problem – and a rapidly growing one, at that. In fact, up to one third of the entire population (adult population, that is) of the United States as a whole could be considered to be obese and, in […]
Month: December 2018
Taking A Look At The Importance Of Urgent Care Clinics in The United States
If you’re wondering what is considered urgent care, you are certainly not alone. For many people wondering what is considered urgent care, medical treatment from urgent care locations is something of a mystery. Fortunately, however, what is considered urgent care treatment can range quite dramatically, from the most minor of medical concerns to the much […]
Six Biking Essentials You Need To Have
During the summer months, when the weather is finally nice and comfortable, there’s nothing better than taking a bike ride. In the spring of 2017, 66.21 million people in the United States had gone cycling in the last 12 months. Not only is it fun and relaxing, but biking offers many health and environmental benefits. […]
How An Urgent Care Center Can Help You Deal With Everyday Aches And Pains Faster
It’s a scene that often plays out in countless emergency rooms: a patient with an immediate medical concern makes a late night trip to the emergency room only to wait and wait, watching minutes turn to hours as they wait for their name to be called and to be seen. While going to the ER […]
What to do When You Need Urgent Care
Are you googling “where is the urgent care closest to me” in a moment of panic? You are awoken in the middle of the night by your sleepy daughter; she is complaining of severe stomach pain that is preventing her from sleeping. You and your family are enjoying a barbecue on a beautiful summer afternoon […]
Urgent Care or Pediatric ER? Things You Need to Know
You are awoken in the middle of the night by your sleepy daughter; she is complaining of severe stomach pain that is preventing her from sleeping. You and your family are enjoying a barbecue on a beautiful summer afternoon when you immediately recognize the sound of your son crying; he has fallen off of the […]
When Was the Last That Time You Needed Weekend or Evening Healthcare?
Today’s healthcare system can be both complicated and overwhelming. As more and more Americans have gained access to insurance through the Affordable Care Act, in fact, their may be many first time insurance holders who cannot understand the benefits that are included and the resources that are available to them. For this reason, perhaps more […]
When Was the Last Time You Had a Hearing Test?
Many of us take our five senses for granted. Knowing that you can see your daughter run in her cross country meet and that you can hear her voice recital, in fact, is such a part of your life that we would likely not know what to do if we were to miss this things. […]
Online Physician Care from Virtual Doctors
With so much need for immediate, 24 hour urgent care the value of the virtual doctor has increased dramatically over the past few years. Sometimes there is more to the online medical appointment than the actual need, being that it calms the patient (usually children) by seeing that there is advice being by a real […]
5 Smart Tips for Avoiding Sports Injuries
Physical therapy has been around longer than you might think. Historians trace ancient forms of physical therapy to 460 BC. During this time, Hector and Hippocrates used combinations of water therapy and massages to treat people dealing with injuries. Physical therapy has come a long way since this time. This type of therapy is able […]