It’s that time of year again! Many healthcare plan deductibles reset on January 1st, so now is the perfect time to brush up on your health insurance basics. There are so many moving parts and pieces to health insurance that they may seem impossible to understand, and it’s normal to feel confused. We know how…
People seek emergency medical care for a variety of reasons. Here at Neighbors Emergency Center, we track diagnoses daily for all patients. As we approach the end of the year, we’re sharing a closer look at our trends in emergency department visits. Here are the top 5 diagnoses we’re seeing at our six emergency centers…
Each year, more than half a million people will flock to emergency rooms to treat a kidney stone. Although kidney stones are not always an emergency, they’re more common than you might think, with an estimated 1 in 10 people developing an issue with one over the course of their lives. Kidney stones usually result…
Thanksgiving is a day for enjoying time with loved ones, reflecting on what we have to be grateful for, and eating a LOT of food. On average, Americans eat somewhere between 3,000 and 4,500 calories during their Thanksgiving meal. By comparison, the recommended daily calorie allowance is around 2,000 calories for women and 2,500 calories…
Today, the number of people with diabetes in the U.S. is higher than it’s ever been, at around 37 million. Diabetes affects 1 out of every 10 people in the United States alone and does not yet have a cure. Over time, having diabetes dramatically increases the risk of developing heart disease, kidney disease, and…
Sometimes it’s obvious when a situation is an emergency. But oftentimes, it may not be. When every minute counts, you want to feel confident in your decision on whether or not to seek emergency medical care. But how do you know when you should go to the emergency room? Emergency room visits took a sharp…
During flu season, it’s important to keep yourself and your family healthy and safe, and getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself against the flu. An important question on your mind might be, when is the best time to get a flu shot? Keep reading to find out when flu season…
Childhood obesity prevention is an important health topic, especially during the month of September, which is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity is a prevalent issue in the United States. It puts children at risk for poor health throughout life and can result in health conditions including: Childhood obesity can also cause social and…
Blood pressure is the force of blood that pushes against the walls of your arteries. When this pressure is too high, your heart has to work harder to pump blood through the body, causing a number of related health problems. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is unfortunately very common. In fact, 1 in 2 adults…
Back to school season is here, and it’s the perfect opportunity to start the new school year off on the right foot. College is a fun but demanding period of life when essential life skills are developed. Part of this means creating lasting habits that care for both your mental and physical health. In this…