Deep Vein Thrombosis: Symptoms of Blood Clots March 7, 2023 Health & Wellness In observance of Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, let’s look at blood clots and their causes, risks, prevention, symptoms, and treatment. What Is a Blood Clot? A blood clot is a condition that happens when blood forms a solid mass in a vein or artery. Blood clots can be helpful when they form to stop… Read More
When to go to the emergency room for back pain February 21, 2023 Ask Your Neighbor, Best Neighbors Ever, Health & Wellness Back pain stands as the leading cause of disability worldwide, keeping millions of people from participating in work and other everyday activities. It is so common in the U.S. that 8 in 10 Americans will experience it at some point in their lifetimes, and 5% of people who struggle with it once will likely develop… Read More
Best Exercise for Heart Health February 7, 2023 Health & Wellness The human heart beats an estimated 2.5 billion times throughout an average lifetime, pumping millions of gallons of blood to nourish every part of the body. It has a never-ending job pushing fuel in the form of oxygen, hormones, essential nutrients, and other compounds to support our vital bodily functions. Like any well-oiled machine, a… Read More
How urgent is appendicitis? January 24, 2023 Ask Your Neighbor, Health & Wellness We all have this small, tubular organ attached to our large intestine called the appendix. While the jury is still out on what function the appendix serves in your body, you will find yourself in need of an emergency room urgently if it ever becomes inflamed (appendicitis). Appendicitis is usually caused by an infection or… Read More
Resource Roundup: Health Insurance Basics You Need to Know January 10, 2023 Best Neighbors Ever, Health & Wellness 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… Read More
Current ER Trends at Neighbors: Our Top 5 Diagnoses Right Now December 20, 2022 Best Neighbors Ever, Current Events, Health & Wellness 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… Read More
Are kidney stones an emergency? December 6, 2022 Best Neighbors Ever, Health & Wellness 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… Read More
How to Eat Healthy on Thanksgiving November 15, 2022 Best Neighbors Ever, Health & Wellness 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… Read More
Best and Worst Foods for Diabetics November 1, 2022 Best Neighbors Ever, Health & Wellness 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… Read More
Top 3 Reasons to Go to the Emergency Room October 18, 2022 Best Neighbors Ever, Health & Wellness 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… Read More