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Choosing Between an Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic and the ER

With every orthopedic emergency – from sprained ankles to broken fingers to arthritis flareups – there arises an urgent question: Where should you go for immediate help?

Is Your Joint Pain Arthritis or Nerve Damage?

What Can You Do About a Pinched Nerve?

A pinched nerve along your spine can cause pain and discomfort – in some cases limiting your ability to move and to enjoy life.

Heart Palpitations or Atrial Fibrillation? How to Tell the Difference

We’ve all been there before. You may be working out, and your heart skips a beat or two or starts racing. Sometimes arrhythmia and palpitations are normal, but they can also indicate more serious issues. Here’s what you should know.

What Can I Do About My Heavy Period?

Heavy periods can be miserable when you have to run to the bathroom every couple of hours to swap in clean gear. Fix this mess, you beg the universe.

What To Do if Your IUD Slips Out of Place

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are considered a safe, convenient and effective method of birth control. But occasionally these small devices can slip out of place. 

You’re Never Too Old for a Knee or Hip Replacement

Don’t Avoid Your Hospital ER During the Pandemic

Many medical emergencies do not resolve on their own, and oftentimes waiting can make the situation worse. Unfortunately, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many Emergency Room (ER) doctors and personnel have cared for patients whose conditions had escalated to more critical levels that could have been avoided if they had come to the ER sooner. Getting expert care quickly can be critical for those experiencing a heart attack or stroke, where every second counts, but this is also true for other conditions, including acute appendicitis and infections. 

Bodyweight Training: The No-Excuse Workout Everyone Can Do

Even if we are familiar with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation of at least 30 minutes of daily cardio/weight training, we can be tempted to spend that time making excuses instead. Maybe It's that we’re too busy or the gym is too far away. The ideal solution, we tell ourselves, would be a private fitness center that’s open all the time. The good news is that you already have what you need for a convenient, quick workout.  

Building Bridges Between EMS and ER Team Helps Patients

When someone has a medical emergency and can’t get to the hospital on their own, an ambulance with a paramedic accompanies them, providing medical treatment until the person is under the care of the emergency room staff. But what happens when that ambulance rolls up to the ER entrance?