In summer, everyone gets excited about extracurricular activities. This is attributed to the competitive nature of people. While it’s great to spend time outdoors as a family, summer sports can lead to sport injuries.   In the US, over 30 million children and teens take part in summer sports. That is basketball, baseball, softball, bicycling, … Continued

Nearly 20% of people will develop hives at least once at some point in their lifetime. In many cases, hives, bumps, or welt are the result of stress rashes arising. However, some may have trouble identifying when it’s necessary to come in to have a stress rash checked by a  physician. If you or someone … Continued

From falling off a bicycle to falling down the stairs, broken bones can be extremely painful and take quite a long time to heal. If you’ve recently done a number on yourself or you’re just generally accident prone, how do you know if you’ve actually broken a bone? Around 6 million people break a bone … Continued

The Parent’s Guide on When to Go to Urgent Care with a Sick or Hurt Child

As the days get colder, so do your chances of catching a cold or flu. In fact, 5 to 20% of the U.S. population will get a cold this year. But the flu is no small thing. In the US each year, over 200,000 people are hospitalized due to the flu. More than 36,000 people die … Continued

One of every five women will have at least one urinary tract infection in their lifetime. And every year, urinary tract infections lead to 10 million doctor visits. Taking care of a urinary tract infection right away will minimize discomfort and make treatment easier. Here are some of the beginning symptoms of a UTI that … Continued

Glass splinters are painful and difficult to remove because they are transparent. Splinters might seem like a minor discomfort but if not treated carefully, you can risk infection. In this article, we are going to discuss what to do if you get a glass splinter embedded in your skin and when it is time to … Continued

Staying in the sun for too long can have drastic short and long-term consequences. Sun poisoning is a severe possibility, and too much sun exposure over a long period can lead to skin cancer. In 2015 alone, the CDC reported over 80,000 new cases of Melanoma and almost 9,000 deaths caused by cancer. Sun poisoning … Continued

It’s a fine line between suffering through illness and deciding to seek out medical attention. There are few things less satisfying than suffering through a waiting room only to be sent home for fluids and proper rest. Other times, it doesn’t matter what interventions you make, the flu just won’t break, or a headache won’t … Continued

When you’re sick or find yourself suffering from an injury, it can be hard to figure out what’s the right step to take next. The emergency room is expensive and it can take several hours before you’re even able to be seen. There are situations during which your primary care physician may not be available, … Continued