Most people think of their annual physical when the term “primary care” comes up. While it’s true that primary care providers perform annual physicals for their patients, it is important to know that these providers provide other additional healthcare services. Primary care physicians can provide additional health and wellness screenings, preventive exams, and administer seasonal …
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Opioid addiction in the United States has taken a dramatic turn for the worse in recent years. According to the CDC, an average of 130 die each day from opioid overdose. The current opioid crisis has grown to an alarming scale and includes this jarring statistic: 68 percent of the 70,000 drug overdose deaths in …
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Injuries and illnesses happen at the most inopportune times. Whether it is at work, home, or somewhere else, an unexpected medical event requires either urgent care or an emergency room (ER). Before going straight to the ER you should always consider when to use an urgent care center over an ER in a hospital or …
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An annual physical may be the most important appointment you need to make sure that your overall health remains steady and improves. No matter how many tests, medications, or exams you take throughout the year, the annual physical remains the best tool to ensure your health is on the right track. That is because the …
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Urgent care centers provide a fast and convenient way to maintain strong overall health. These facilities provide common services such as flu shots, vaccinations, and routine checkups to ensure your health remains on the right track. But sometimes it can be hard to determine when you should visit an urgent care facility. It may help …
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2019 is just around the corner and now is a better time than any to start planning your health-related new year resolutions! Personal health goals including wellness, weight loss, eating healthy, and exercise are some of the most common new year resolutions among the American population. However, it can be daunting both physically and emotionally …
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Parents try to do everything they can to protect their child from harm and illness, and this flu season that means getting them a flu shot! Flu season is in full swing, but that doesn’t say it’s too late to get your child vaccinated. Flu vaccines are a quick and easy way to protect your …
This month is the month to focus on improving your skin! Your skin is the largest organ on your body, yet many people forget how vital skin health and care really is. Dry skin is the most common form of neglected skin that dermatologists see, so let’s discuss a few quick tips you can try …
It may be October & spooky season but there is even something scarier than that… Flu season! Usually, by this time of the year, people start thinking about the holidays & less about how they can avoid the flu. Washing your hands is one of the best ways to avoid the flu even after you’ve gotten …
Halloween is the spookiest time of the year & we have learned to love the creepy traditions of dressing up & going out. However, this Halloween ghost & ghouls aren’t the only things you should be afraid of! Candy is the sweetest part of Halloween but is known to have some very bad side effects on …
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