Injuries and illnesses occur when you least expect them. Local urgent care centers can give a person the medical care they need, usually at a fraction of the cost or time of an emergency room (ER). They provide care for a wide variety of sicknesses, diseases and other conditions. However, there is another type of walk-in care center that treats musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, sprains and strains from falls and impact accidents. These are orthopaedic urgent care clinics. Q: What … [Read more...] about ER, Urgent Care or Orthopaedic Urgent Clinic?
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Understanding the Importance of a Primary Care Provider
You may not think about seeing a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant when you’re feeling healthy. However, there are many reasons to establish care and build a relationship with a primary care provider, or PCP, before you need one. Five great reasons to ally with a PCP: He or she will help coordinate your health care. If you use one office for preventive services and screenings, treatment for chronic conditions and acute illness and injury care, you’ll need fewer … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of a Primary Care Provider
Dental Care for Overall Health
As a dentist, I often hear the phrase, “It’s not that I hate you, I just hate coming to the dentist. I remember when I was a child and my dentist…” It’s not exactly an ego booster but it is a sentiment that we as dentists hear at least weekly and we grow to understand it’s not personal. Dentistry has made amazing advances over the past several decades. These advances have made it so a visit to the dentist does not have to be the dreaded experience portrayed in Little Shop of Horrors; in fact, … [Read more...] about Dental Care for Overall Health
Heart Care and Aspirin Allergy
People who undergo cardiac procedures often get a new lease on life. Once again, their heart can pump blood to a body previously starved of oxygen. To remain successful, this new life has some non-negotiables: a nutritious diet, exercise and medication. For many, therapy includes a low dose “aspirin a day” regimen, which improves the outcome for cardiac patients. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for some people to have an aspirin allergy. Although aspirin is normally a well-tolerated drug, … [Read more...] about Heart Care and Aspirin Allergy
Gore’s Study Intended to Improve Care
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) continues its commitment to improving patient outcomes in hernia patients, with the launch of a clinical quality improvement (CQI) study for GORE DUALMESH Biomaterial in laparoscopic repair for ventral hernia patients. Announced at the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference 2012, taking place in Washington D.C., the CQI study will focus on ways to improve the patient and physician experiences in enhancing patient outcomes. Gore is working with Surgical … [Read more...] about Gore’s Study Intended to Improve Care
