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8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

Ramen noodles? 6 potentially-risky things ER doctors ban at home

Emergency room doctors see all kinds of injuries. So who better to ask about dangerous everyday items you should ban from your home?

A salty tale: What EMS personnel need to know about electrolyte disorders

Learn what causes electrolyte disorders and how to recognize when sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate and magnesium levels are too high or low

Slater Hospital nurses vote no confidence in leadership

Facility officials reportedly stated over the weekend that they were 'unaware of a vote of no confidence'

How fast is the ambulance service where you live?

People in rural areas wait over 50% longer for a 999 response to life-threatening injuries.

Now drivers can hear ambulances no matter how loud their music is playing

If you’ve ever been startled by the sudden appearance of an ambulance while blasting music in your car, then you appreciate the value of a loud siren. Fortunately, your car is probably equipped already to receive warning signals on its audio system, thanks to a new solution developed by students in Sweden.

Drone ambulances: How this rescue drone could save lives

The self-flying rescue drone is designed to fly a patient to a hospital with a doctor in medical emergencies like heart attack or stroke or in disasters like wildfires or floods.

When To Go To an Urgent Care Center

When it comes to urgent matters, they rarely happen at convenient times. When you sprain an ankle or your child has an earache, you want medical care fast. What do urgent care centers treat? Our new urgent care center was conceived to provide treatment for the more common, day-to-day illnesses or injuries, for adults and children 18 months and older. Those include:

Many Urgent Care Centers Overprescribe Antibiotics    

A new study finds that many urgent care patients are needlessly prescribed antibiotics that are neither recommended nor effective.

ER or Urgent care center: where should you go?

Making quick choices is tough, especially when you or someone in your family needs fast medical attention. When it comes to getting treatment for injury or illness, where should you be going: the urgent care center or the emergency room?

Can I Go to an Urgent Care Center for a Sinus Infection?

Sinus infections can come with a lot of facial pain. Therefore, you might automatically think you have to go straight to an ear, nose and throat specialist for care. However, this isn’t the case. The qualified physicians at our AFC Urgent Care TN locations are happy to help you with your sinus infection so that …

Should I Go to the Urgent Care Center or the Emergency Room?

If you or someone you’re with is experiencing some severe symptoms, you might feel the need to see a medical professional.

Go to a Redmond urgent care center when insect bites become infected

You are giving your child a bath and notice several bumps that weren’t there earlier that day. They are scattered throughout the legs, but nothing is present on the upper body. She seems to have be…

Can Eating Organic Land You in a West Stockton Urgent Care Center?

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is no longer enough. If you’re going to eat healthy, you should also eat organic. Indeed, the organic craze has taken the country by storm, with many communities …

Urgent Care Centers Are Booming, Which Worries Some Doctors

Millions of consumers embrace clinics’ convenience, but some physicians warn they’re no replacement for a family doctor.

When to Take Your Kids to an Urgent Care Center (and when not to)

Urgent care facilities fill the growing need for convenient and affordable health care. Know when you should skip the ER or the pediatrician's office and utilize an Urgent Care facility instead. A resource brought to you by KidsOutAndAbout.com.

Should You Go to a Redwood City Urgent Care Center or Emergency Room?

Thousands of employees are injured in the workplace every year. Some injuries are minor and require little attention, while others are severe and life-threatening. According to a BizJournals.com ar…

The ER or urgent care?

Urgent care centers are popping up across the country as an option for medical treatment. But it's important to know the differences between these facilities and your local hospital...

Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Center: Which to Use in an Emergency

Dealing with an ill or injured child can be extremely overwhelming, especially if the child isn't able to tell you what is wrong. Adults too can get anxious when faced with a situation where they are incredibly ill. During those intense moments of worry or pain, it may be difficult …

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