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 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 […]
Urgent Care Clinics are an important and growing part of the healthcare industry. As of last year, Urgent Care was an $18 billion industry and is expected to grow in the upcoming years. This kind of growth is indicative of something bigger. It shows that there is a steady move towards population health and value-based […]
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 […]
Summertime’s nearing its end. Yes, we know that’s a depressing thought but here in El Paso, does summer really ever end? Children and students all over town may answer that question with a resounding and disenfranchised “Yes.” The start of school often signifies the end of summer. But before El Paso’s student population hears that […]
In the winter months, many people end up in at an urgent care center to be tested for strep throat or sinus infections or to be treated for the flu or extreme colds. Cold weather seems to bring about many uncomfortable illnesses and can often result in trips to urgent care. However, you might be […]
If you have been mildly hurt, you may need to see a doctor. No one really wants to wait at the ER or at the hospital to get admitted to be seen for a minor emergency. When you have a minor emergency, it’s probably best to avoid racking up a major bill at the emergency […]
No one can take the place of your regular doctor. Emergencies do happen, though. If you or a family member gets sick or hurt after hours or on the weekend, you need to act fast. If you are unable to get to your regular doctor, you have to decide whether to go to an urgent […]
In 2011, roughly 20,000 emergency room and urgent care visits were in relation to energy drinks. That’s four times more than in 2005. Now, in 2017, at least 10 percent of energy drink related urgent care visits result in hospitalization. Energy drinks have increased in popularity over the past two decades, but it is important […]
