Your throat feels like it’s been sandpapered and you can’t even swallow. Is it strep throat or just a cold? If you do have strep, it’s important for your friends, family, and community that you find out and…
Young children are at risk of swallowing or inserting objects into their bodies. This can happen on accident, or as part of a curious child learning about their body. 75% of these incidents occur in children…
When you look at the statistics for heart attacks, the numbers are scary. It seems that 1 in 3 deaths in the United States is due to cardiovascular disease. The irony is that cardiovascular disease…
Roughly 2.8 million injuries occur on the job every year. Even worse, an average of 99 workers are killed every week at work. Clearly, the workplace can be a very dangerous place. Employers must recognize…
Ear infections are most commonly associated with children. In fact, 5 out of 6 children will experience at least one ear infection by the time they are 3 years old. However, that doesn’t mean that…
Whether on the job or at the playground, cuts happen. Often, we can simply slap on a Band-Aid and carry on. However, some cuts leave us questioning whether or not a home bandage will suffice. Knowing…
Do you constantly catch your young children with small items they shouldn’t have? Then you’re certainly not alone. Luckily you catch what they have before they do anything dangerous with it-at least, that’s the hope….
We live in an age of fear and caution. It seems like every day, we are presented with something else that could potentially kill us. One thing that has come under fire in recent years…
Sprains and fractures are some of the most common injuries treated in emergency rooms today. Both can be very painful but not necessarily dictate a trip to the hospital. Do you know the difference between…
Flying around corners, hitting jumps, and even just cruising through the fields on an ATV is all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Unfortunately, far too many people get hurt riding ATVs. People just don’t seem to…
Around 15% of all American adults experience severe migraines or headaches. Even though getting a headache can seem like a common thing, there are times when you should consult a doctor for your pain. Knowing…
There are a lot of broken bones every year in the US. Many of those happen on the job or in the home. Unfortunately, many people won’t recognize the severity of their injury, and many…
With all of the safety technology in today’s modern vehicles, you might expect that fewer people would need to visit an urgent care clinic or hospital after a collision. Yet 2.5 million Americans visit the…
Taking a fall is never fun, and small injuries can leave you uncomfortable for weeks. While bumps and bruises are to be expected, more serious injuries can sometimes result from falls. One of the most…
