5 Questions to Ask At Your Check-up May 11, 2021 5 Questions The doctor is in. Alright, ladies, you’re in the hot seat. When’s the last time you had a "yearly check-up"? A year, two years, three years? Maybe even longer? We get it; going to the doctor isn’t an ideal way to spend a day, but it is crucial. The second Monday in May is National… Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Breakdown May 4, 2021 Current Events The vaccines are here! It’s been over a year since the Coronavirus turned everything upside down. The entire world went into complete lockdown, separating friends, families, and loved ones around the planet. As a whole, the world has seen over 132 million cases and more than 2 million deaths. The United States alone has over… Read More
Prepareathon – Be Ready For Hurricane Season April 27, 2021 Current Events Always be prepared. We know, we know, it's only April, but hurricane season isn't that far away. Typically hurricane season in the United States runs from June 1st to the end of November; however, just like so many other things, 2020 might have changed that. After the record-breaking 2020 hurricanes, NOAA - National Oceanic and… Read More
Infant Immunization Week April 20, 2021 Health & Wellness A brief history Vaccines are nothing new, but they date back further than you might think. Chinese societies developed the first record of inoculation in 1000 CE. The practice spread to Africa and Turkey, eventually making its way to Europe and America. In 1796, Edward Jenner, an English physician and scientist, ran with the idea… Read More
Administrative Professionals Day April 13, 2021 Meet Your Neighbors Say hello to our administrative professionals! Our dedicated staff works 24/7/365 to provide you with continuous emergency care, and we want you to get to know and love them as much as we do. April happens to bring us Administrative Professionals Day, so we're taking this opportunity to introduce you to the team that keeps… Read More
Monoclonal Covid Treatment Explained April 6, 2021 Health & Wellness Oh, what a year it has been. As we approach the year marker of COVID-19 shutting down the country, new hope for prevention and treatment is on the horizon. Even as the approval of new vaccines and treatments for the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus brings hope after a long and difficult year, it also raises several… Read More
Traumatic Brain Injuries: Common Causes and Symptoms March 23, 2021 Health & Wellness Traumatic Brain Injuries, or TBIs, are a common cause of permanent injury and death in the United States. While severity levels vary from mild to critical, it’s estimated that 1.5 million Americans sustain TBIs every year. Of those 1.5 million, over 230,000 results in hospitalization, and 50,000 result in death. Severe TBI often causes comas,… Read More
Accidental Poisoning: National Inhalants and Poison Awareness Week March 16, 2021 Dr. Mom & Dr. Dad They live in all of our homes, resting under sinks, sitting in cabinets, and stored in laundry rooms—cleaning and household products that are dangerous and potentially deadly. The third week of March is National Inhalants and Poison Awareness Week. While it was primarily created to bring awareness to the abuse of these products, there's another… Read More
Copay Vs. Coinsurance March 9, 2021 Best Neighbors Ever Understanding your healthcare coverage can feel daunting, frustrating, and even rage-inducing. Trust us; we get it. Even after you've filled out every form, sifted through all the required reading, and followed every rabbit hole to try and find an answer, it can still feel like you're at square one. According to a recent study done by… Read More
Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy March 2, 2021 Health & Wellness It's common knowledge that the kidneys are a major organ in the human body. They filter blood and remove excess waste and fluids. They also regulate the body's potassium, acid, and salt content. Kidneys produce certain hormones that affect the function of other major organs. They stimulate red blood cell production and help to control… Read More