There are a variety of reasons why someone would seek the services of an ear, nose, and throat specialist. They may, for example, be experiencing chronic ear infections, sinusitis, or sleep apnea. There are other issues which an ear, nose, and throat specialist can evaluate and treat. These include chronic snoring due to enlarged tonsils…
There are minor illnesses and major illnesses. There are minor injuries and major injuries. There are different levels of care. This article is about a type of care that developed in the 1980’s to bridge the gap between the primary care physician and the emergency room. It is about urgent care. Urgent care was the…
Are you accustomed to waiting days or weeks, or even months for an appointment because your physician’s office is always booked? Maybe you’re dealing with a health problem and you don’t want to wait any longer because you know that it could have severe results. This is why it is helpful to know of urgent…
Trauma can occur to anyone after they go through a significant negative experience. Any injury physical or mental has the potential to cause trauma because everyone can experience comparable circumstances differently. Even after you get help for the physical effects of an injury, the psychological aftermath may affect you for years. You may often dream…
Imagine this. You’re sick. Maybe you have a broken bone or a laceration. Maybe you’re chronic condition is flaring up. Your blood sugar is either really high or it’s dropped. You call your doctor. His or her office is closed. You don’t want to go to the hospital. You have a high deductible for your…
Cancer is a very difficult disease. It can strike in many different ways and present itself in many different forms. Doctors and research scientists have been developing better ways to treat cancer in its many forms over the last several decades. One of the most effective treatments being practiced today is proton therapy for cancer….
Workplace stress can potentially affect everyone that interacts within a specific work environment. While some individuals may be more susceptible than others, it can still have an adverse effect on those individuals that know how to handle stressful jobs and interpersonal relationships. There are a variety of symptoms that may indicate someone is experiencing workplace…
It’s not a secret that back pain can make your life difficult, even getting in the way of you enjoying the things that you love to do. You may be unable to keep up with your family as far as having fun goes, so it’s important to find a solution for this issue fast. Local…
Urgent care centers generally share the same or similar characteristics. They are open a great deal of hours, generally from 7am to 7pm. They see patients on a walk-in basis, without the need for patients to make an appointment. They treat people who have immediate health conditions, which can include many things. There are some…
Whether you are out on a 30 minute leisure ride or on your road bike, headed on a century ride, you will know how important overall comfort is. While you might get stiff and sore muscles during your ride, or occasionally run short of breath, these are conditions that are simply a side effect of…
