As the summer months approach, everybody could do with a bit of reminding about how to best deal with increasing temperatures. It can be easy when you’re having fun in the sun to forget the key steps to take to avoid exhaustion, dehydration, and other issues...
Experts recommend that the average adult visits a primary care physician at least once a year. But too many of us ignore this advice with claims that life is just too busy and we don’t have the time. According to the CDC, only 84.9% of adults reported visiting a...
These days it can be difficult to identify whether our body’s symptoms are COVID-related or not, and many people still book appointments with their primary care doctor to get a diagnosis. Rather than wasting time on the phone and in the waiting room at the...
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced that global and public health should be our foremost concern when it comes to protecting ourselves from disease. Protecting everyone in your home and community from contracting COVID-19 limits the spread of the virus, and through rapid...
Urgent care clinics and emergency rooms provide resources for emergency situations. Maybe the primary care physician’s office is closed. Maybe the person doesn’t have a PCP, to begin with. Or maybe the injury or illness is too severe and needs the...
Some people experience nosebleeds after an injury and others suffer from chronic nosebleeds. While a bloody nose can be treated at home, there are times when it is best to seek help from a medical professional. But when do you do so? We will discuss that, and more on...
If you live in the United States, there is a strong chance that you have visited one of the many urgent care centers for one reason or another. There’s a good reason for that! There are so many factors that people consider when deciding whether they should go to...
When you need to leave your pediatrician, taking care of your health can seem like a daunting task. How do you find a doctor that takes your insurance? How do you know which one is right for you? These three tips will help you make the right choice for your primary...
Years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many people still feel unsure about the facts. Recommendations change on a regular basis, rumors are constantly flying around, and fear can take charge of decision-making. Amongst all of the uncertainty, however, there are things that...
Seeing your primary care doctor every year for a checkup might seem like a chore. When almost 90% of urgent care centers have wait times of 30 minutes or less, why see a primary care physician? Here are a few important reasons you should see your primary care provider...
