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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Gore’s Study Intended to Improve Care
