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Urgent Care Centers Offer More Privacy for STD Testing

Urgent Care Centers Offer More Privacy for STD Testing

Health and Fitness Jul 24, 2014

Urgent care centers are a popular model of health care — and one of the fastest growing — because they are less expensive than the emergency room and a patient can be seen much more quickly than they would at their primary care physician’s office. Another benefit that comes…

Two Simple Ways to Find the Best Nursing Home

Two Simple Ways to Find the Best Nursing Home

Health and Fitness Jul 21, 2014

According to the CDC, 1.5 million Americans currently live in nursing homes. However, because there are more than 16,000 skilled care nursing facilities in the United States, you must determine how to select the best one. Fortunately, by discovering how to choose a nursing home, your selection will become…

Concerned about Skin Cancer? Talk to a Dermatologist

Concerned about Skin Cancer? Talk to a Dermatologist

Health and Fitness Jul 21, 2014

There are currently an estimated 7,575 dermatologist clinics in the United States, generating a combined $11 billion in revenue as an industry. For many, this total may seem to result from the treatments of a number of common skin conditions, such as acne, which affects an estimated 40 million…

Is a Non-invasive Cosmetic Procedure Right for You?

Is a Non-invasive Cosmetic Procedure Right for You?

Health and Fitness Jul 16, 2014

Are you looking for a way to revitalize your skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles? There are several cosmetic options available on the market that may prove helpful. Whether you choose a chemical peel or microdermabrasion, Juvederm or the best laser hair removal, it makes sense to consult…

Finding the Best Pediatrician for Your Child

Finding the Best Pediatrician for Your Child

Health and Fitness Jul 15, 2014

Getting the right health care for your child is important. One vaccine can prevent five different diseases. Children who go without the measles vaccine are 35 times more likely to contract it than vaccinated children and children who go without the pertussis vaccine are eight times more at risk.…