Category Archives: Emergency Urgent Care

Take Your Blood Pressure at Home

If your doctor wants to monitor your blood pressure, consider learning how to take it at home and keeping a journal of results.

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What to Expect When Getting Blood Work Done

Not many people like needles, but having blood drawn periodically is necessary for many types of medical tests. Before you have your blood test, you should find out: •    Whether you need to fast prior to the blood test •   … Continue reading

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Ebola Reappears in Liberia

Ebola, the virus that killed more than 4,800 people in Liberia since the outbreak began in December 2013, is back after the West African country… read more

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The Importance of Getting Your Heart Tested

The notion of having heart tests can be daunting, but periodic examinations are essential for all adults, because they detect potential problems early. A test result that is not flawless is no cause for despair, because it can inform you … Continue reading

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Bloodwork is Common

If you’re at the doctor’s office, he or she may want to run some tests on you. Bloodwork is one of the most common diagnostic tools that doctors rely on.

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Signs Your Child Needs Urgent Care

Most children have illnesses from time to time, and in most cases, they go away on their own with a few days of rest. However, in some cases, what might look like ordinary symptoms in a child might spin out … Continue reading

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Responding to People with Mental Illness

Emergency responders face an increasing number of calls involving people with behavioral and mental health issues… read more

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Between Urgent Care and Emergency Room, Which Is More Likely to Get Your EKG Faster?

When something seems wrong with your health and you need to have the issue checked right away, the knee jerk reaction may be to go to the emergency room immediately. While at the emergency room, you most likely will be … Continue reading

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