Urgent care facilities provide more convenient, faster, and less expensive medical services than traditional hospital emergency rooms. Furthermore, since 50% of these centers are owned by an individual doctor or group of doctors, a wide range of medical evaluations and treatments can be provided. Approximately 40% of urgent care centers have the ability to order…
When people think of a dermatologist, they automatically think of acne — and with good reason. About 85% of people will have acne at some point in time, and though it most commonly affects teenagers, people can get acne well into middle age. Dermatologists do treat millions of cases of acne each year, but they…
Interested in knowing more about prostate cancer options in treatment? One of the most popular recent developments in treatments for this disease is proton therapy. Read on for some facts about proton therapy and his could be involved in prostate cancer cure, treatment, and outcome statistics. What is Proton Cancer Treatment?: Proton therapy is another…
It’s important to meet with a licensed medical professional before committing to any one diagnosis. That doesn’t mean, however, you can’t give yourself a head start. Chronic physical pain isn’t normal. Pain comes and goes in response to inside or outside stimuli, a warning your body is trying to communicate to you about a deeper…
By Christmas Day you knew more about IV infusion pumps and medical equipment rentals than ever. This was not knowledge that was fun to learn about and was not part of your typical holiday plans, but it was a result of your daughter having to have shoulder surgery while she was home for winter break….
UPDATED 12/17/20 Sometimes accidents happen, we know. Sometimes you just get sick or someone in your family does. That’s when a walk in urgent care center can come in mighty handy. With colds and flu common this time of year, it’s important to know just where an urgent care clinic location is near you. According…
The task of having to find a nurosurgeon with an open appointment at the end of the year can be a challenge. As many people try to schedule their surgeries and procedures while their insurance deductibles are met, you may be able to find a nurosurgeon with an introductory appointment opening, but most of their…
The acceptance and understanding of mental health is still a relatively new thing. For many years, mental health conditions were long misunderstood, left to be unregulated. Yet, with all of the advancements that have been made in the recent years and decades, there are still some misinformation being spread from person to person. One of…
If your primary care physician’s office is closed and you need immediate medical attention, but are not facing a life or death situation, consider visiting a walk in clinic. Trained medical professionals and doctors are there to take care of your ailments when going to a hospital is too costly, and your doctor’s office is…
You know your body better than anyone else. There have been countless stories about people reporting that they have not been feeling well, only to go to a doctor who tells them they are fine. They go home but still do not feel “right,” and go to get a second opinion, where they find out…
