The Case for Urgent Care

Walk in urgent care center

As winter has fully taken hold, so do the numbers of common illnesses and injuries. For many people, getting an appointment to see their general care practitioner can seem next to impossible. Doctors schedules don’t always align with their patients, and many patients cannot afford the time off of work. Thankfully, urgent care and walk in clinics can provide doctors and medical treatment to those who need them.

A walk in clinic is often open seven days of the week, making it a more widely accessible way to seek out medical care.… Read More...

The First Step Toward Relieving Lower Back Pain Is Your Urgent Care Facility

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If you have ever experienced lower back pain, then you already know how it can affect your life in so many negative ways. You already know about the discomfort and, depending on the severity of your back pain, you already know how difficult it can be to find any kind of relief on your own.

According to a recent survey, almost 70% of Americans answered that lower back pain affects their day to day lives in one way or another. Lower back pain can make even the most simple tasks seem undoable.… Read More...

Orthopedic Surgery Centers Provide a Variety of Services

Knee replacement surgery

You do not often talk much about what is very personal, but you finally decided that you could really use some help. For the friends who have had the priveledge to meet your mom, they know what a strong, little spitfire she is. There is very little that keeps her down as she is a fighter with a heart of gold who would go out of her way to help anyone in need.
Throughout your life, she has been your biggest champion.… Read More...

Consider Urgent Care For Your Child’s Next Cold

When to use urgent care

There are lots of things parents google when there kids are sick: when to call the doctor, good food for sick toddler (good food for sick toddler also represents the rushed nature of these internet searches in the lack of an “a” or a “my” before toddler), when to be worried. But illness in children is common, and scheduling an appointment with a general practitioner, while often ideal (because they have a rapport with your child and you trust their care), isn’t always possible.… Read More...

Physical Rehabilitation and Other Treatment Options for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Surgical procedures

Chronic pain affects many people throughout the United States. There are, of course, a variety of reasons why individuals experience pain on a regular basis. They may, for example, be suffering with migraines. In this instance, seeking the services of a medical professional may assist with reducing or alleviating their symptoms. When someone has sustained an injury which affects their physical activity level, they may benefit from physical rehabilitation. Since each situation is unique, it’s important to consult with a medical professional rather than enduring chronic pain.… Read More...

How Effective Are Methadone Treatments?

Chicago methadone rehab center

It is no secret that America is in opioid addiction crisis. In 2015, 20.5 million people had a substance use disorder. Of those people, 2 million had a disorder involving prescription pain relievers. Further, 591,000 had a substance disorder involving heroin. Overdosing from drugs is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. In 2015 alone there were 52, 404 lethal drug overdoses. Clearly the country is in a crisis.
Methadone has long been a successful treatment for people suffering with opioid addiction.… Read More...

What do I do if I have a Dental Emergency?

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Having dental issues is never fun, and having to worry about a dental emergency can really be a drag. It can cause you a lot of anxiety if you have never experience a dental emergency before and don’t know what to do. If you’re someone who is worried about knowing what to do or how to handle a dental emergency, you can take a look at some common questions that will be answered below about emergency dental care.

1. Do I have to go to the ER?… Read More...

Untreated Sleep Apnea Can Increase Your Risk Of Heart Attack How To Find Out If You Have A Disorder

Fixed cpap machine

When you can’t sleep, your life can only follow suit.

Millions of Americans struggle with being able to get a full night’s sleep. This is no exaggerated figure, as studies have shown as many as 18 million suffering from different degrees of sleep apnea…and that’s before they even touch on insomnia, chronic pain and additional issues that negatively impact a positive REM cycle. If you have any fears about your health and its connection to a sleeping disorder, you may be interested to learn about CPAP machine effectiveness.… Read More...