With numerous freestanding emergency rooms opening up across the U.S., you should be advised that if you seek medical care at one of these centers, it will come at a high cost. A freestanding emergency room is simply an ER that is not attached to the hospital. These centers attempt to make it faster and […]
Measles is a virus that invades the throat and nose leading to a fever, cough, and then phlegm, which happens to be one of the worst in the whole world! Our country’s history with the measles has always been one of learning from experience. According to a recent article from the New York Times, today […]
The second-worst thing to being sick is waiting around in a clinic in order to be seen by a doctor. Not only are you sick and uncomfortable, you’ll also be sitting next to other sick people. All in all, the waiting room is one of the walk0worst places to be and it’s even more terrible […]
The cold and flu are especially popular during the winter. Our immune systems require extra TLC during the colder months of the year in order to fight off or prevent illness. Doing what you can stay healthy can make a difference in your body’s ability to fight off the common cold. Follow these tips to […]
If you’re someone who tends to get sick more often during the winter than any other season, you may not be alone. From runny noses to congestion, ear infections, stomach viruses, strep throat, and the common cold, there are a lot of different forms of sickness that go around once the temperature drops. While doctors […]
There are times when you need more than just a doctor’s visit. You have a sense that this medical issue deems more than a prescription and rest. But the big question is, “Is this an emergency?”. The last thing you want to do is over-react, but you can never be too safe, right? Knowing when […]
Fifteen million people a year will visit an emergency room for a fracture or broken bone care. These patients will undergo the typical treatments for restoring a bone to health —like resetting and casting. The wonderful process of healing bones is a testament to the resilience of the human body, the skeletal system, and its […]
The warmer weather and more sunshine means El Paso residents will be spending more time outdoors. An increase in outdoor activity typically means a higher risk for medical emergencies. But don’t be alarmed. By taking practicing safety measures every time you and your family enjoy an outdoor activity, you can avoid the common summertime emergencies most […]
Now that the weather is getting colder, you may begin to feel a chill run up your spine. The fear of avoiding the flu or a fever during the winter may loom ever-present in your life. If you fall victim to one of the common winter-time issues, you should seek medical attention from an urgent […]
Children break a lot of things; vases, windows, your heart when they go off to college. But one thing they break the most is their bones! When you are young, your bones are more fragile than when you are an adult, which is why it seems like children break their bones quite often. Contrary to […]
