Injuries and illnesses occur when you least expect them. Nearby urgent care clinics can give people 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. There are also specialty walk-in clinics that treat musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, sprains and strains from falls and impact accidents. These are orthopaedic walk-in care clinics. Q: What are the … [Read more...] about Knowing Which to Visit: ER, Urgent Care or Orthopaedic Walk-in
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Guarding Against the Flu
Warm days, cool nights, yellow and gold leaves, black-eyed susan flowers and the flu – all signal the start of autumn in Northern Arizona. And though some of “fall’s glory” is welcomed; some is not, such as the flu. During the 2017-2018 influenza (flu) season (October to May), more than 700,000 Americans were hospitalized. Coconino County had near-record numbers of 1,106 confirmed influenza cases from October to May, peaking in early January. This number is nearly double the cases of the … [Read more...] about Guarding Against the Flu
When a Bump on the Head is More than a Bump on the Head
A Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, or a penetrating (piercing) head injury. TBIs disrupt the normal function of the brain and can range from mild to severe and have short-term and long-term effects that can change the way a person thinks, acts, moves and feels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, estimates 1.5 million Americans sustain a brain injury each year. As a result of these injuries: 230,000 people are hospitalized and … [Read more...] about When a Bump on the Head is More than a Bump on the Head
Choosing a Rehab Facility
You or one of your family members are in the hospital following an injury, illness or surgery and the physician or surgeon says it’s time to leave the hospital but rehabilitation or additional care is needed before going home. Some conditions that may require short- or long-term care at a rehabilitation facility include stroke; disabling diseases such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis; brain and spinal cord injuries; orthopedic injuries or surgery; amputation; ventilator and breathing … [Read more...] about Choosing a Rehab Facility
Using a Person’s Own Plasma to Repair Cells
There are many stages of the body’s healing process. The faster the process begins, the better the odds of the injured area recovering fully, with little or no ongoing pain or issues. One of the newest and most innovative areas of medicine – biologics – involves using the body’s own natural ability to heal itself. In simple terms, biologics uses a person’s own cells to try to help repair other cells, rather than using a substance that is artificial. One of the most successful biologic … [Read more...] about Using a Person’s Own Plasma to Repair Cells
A “New” New Year’s Resolution for Health and Happiness: Be Kind
Let’s face it, 2016 was a tough year for many of us. Although we embraced the good times, many folks were ready to move on to 2017. And like every new year, as 2017 begins to take shape, many of us make our expected New Year’s Resolutions: resolutions to work out more, eat better, get more sleep or learn a new skill. These are noble goals, and I certainly strive for them all. But the top goal on my list is that I resolve to be more kind, especially after witnessing such a lack of kindness … [Read more...] about A “New” New Year’s Resolution for Health and Happiness: Be Kind
