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Labor Day, a celebration of the spirit and dignity of the American worker, has been a regular fixture in the United States since the late 19th century. It became a national holiday under President Grover Cleveland, and focuses on the American worker and the progress toward making work safe and rewarding for all. One of the rules unions fought for, and earned in all states in 1949, is workers’ compensation, a form of insurance in ...

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Finding the perfect health clinic for children isn't easy. You love your kids, and you want them to have the best family health care options possible. So when you're looking for family care providers for your children, here are some things you'll want to look for to make sure that you get the care that your family deserves. Easy care - The right facilities for your family will make care easy for you ...

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Now that August has arrived, that can only mean one thing — it’s time for the kids to start heading back to school! But did you know that August is also National Immunization Awareness Month? Getting immunized against infectious diseases is important for your health, as well as the health of those around you. And with the start of the new school year just around the corner, it is especially important for your child’s ...

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Urgent care facilities are quickly becoming a larger and larger part of the U.S. health care landscape. Since 2008, the number of urgent care facilities has grown from 8,000 to over 9,300, with more than 20,000 family care physicians practicing urgent care medicine. As of 2011, the average urgent care center saw 342 patients per week, according to the Urgent Care Association of America. Yet, many people still head to emergency ...

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Urgent care facilities are quickly becoming a larger and larger part of the U.S. health care landscape. Since 2008, the number of urgent care facilities has grown from 8,000 to over 9,300, with more than 20,000 family care physicians practicing urgent care medicine. As of 2011, the average urgent care center saw 342 patients per week, according to the Urgent Care Association of America. Yet, many people still head to emergency ...

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Whether it’s a few steps around your living room or a line dance with friends, dancing can have immediate health benefits, as well as long-term effects for life. Dancing is a popular, doctor-recommended activity that offers cardiovascular exercise, social interaction and other health benefits to keep you moving! Although the benefits vary based on the type of dance routine you choose, dancing is still a great way to keep your body healthy.   Immediate Benefits ...

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If you suspect that you could have an STD, it's important to start the testing process as soon as possible. You definitely won't be alone, as 20 million new STD cases occur every year, stemming from the same eight kinds of viruses and bacteria. It may be your first time getting tested, in which case you're probably most concerned with finding easy, fast STD testing. But it's important to be thorough ...

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If you suspect that you could have an STD, it's important to start the testing process as soon as possible. You definitely won't be alone, as 20 million new STD cases occur every year, stemming from the same eight kinds of viruses and bacteria. It may be your first time getting tested, in which case you're probably most concerned with finding easy, fast STD testing. But it's important to be thorough ...

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Even though conversations about STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and STIs (sexually transmitted infections) have opened up quite a bit in recent years, allowing young adults to learn more about these common health problems, there’s often still a stigma attached to these health issues. And that issue is what causes many people to avoid getting tested for STDs and STIs, even when they know that they should. If you happen to be part of that ...

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As a parent, one of the most distressing things is to see your child suffering from an illness or injury -- and not be able to make it better. With the cold and flu season in full swing, and with this season's influenza virus being particularly strong, you've likely already dealt with a sick child (or you will soon). Parents are always asking their family health care providers how to help children get through ...

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Getting sick while on vacation is, without a doubt, one of the fastest ways that a great trip can be ruined. The problem is, it doesn't matter if you travel across just a few states or you travel halfway across the world; when you travel, your eating and sleeping habits naturally change for a while. This can really mess up some processes in your body -- digestion problems are one of the most common ailments ...

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Young Americans aren't getting necessary STD and STI tests, a Jan. 23 Yahoo News article reports. According to the report, "Fewer than 40% of young, sexually active women are screened for chlamydia." What's more, one out of eight young males skip necessary STD tests because they believe they cannot afford them. As of yet, the vast majority of Americans do not realize that many low cost health clinics, 24 hour walk in clinics ...

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It's been a turbulent couple of years for U.S. healthcare. It all began with swine flu. Then several young children tragically passed from Enterovirus D-68, and a handful of nurses and journalists in the U.S. have stirred up something of a panic by contracting Ebola. Now what many have feared for a few years is becoming a reality: The anti-vaccination movement has shifted from a personal choice to a series of decisions ...

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Imagine what would happen if you were in a tragic car accident. Authorities would, no doubt, make certain that you were rushed to the hospital. The emergency room would do its very best to accommodate you, but -- this time -- the fact remains that there simply aren't enough rooms, there aren't enough beds, and there are too few doctors and nurses on staff to see you right away. It sounds like a nightmare, doesn ...

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It is, apparently, the time to be in the urgent care business. Just months ago, patients came in at a steady pace with sprains and minor injuries, requests for flu shots and occupational drug testing. There was perhaps the odd patient seeking low-cost and fast STD testing (or STD testing kits). Now, the 129,043 doctors, nurses, and administrative staff members working at urgent care centers and community health clinics across the U.S. easily ...

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With things like enterovirus D68 and Ebola going around, family health care should be one of Americans' top concerns. Although sensationalist headlines and news reports are making the rounds, the majority of U.S. men and women still aren't getting the message: right now, it is especially important to be proactive about health. Less Than Half Of Americans Get Flu Shots Every year, 5 to 20% of Americans of all ages get sick with ...

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Some emergency rooms may start charging at least partial fees prior to administering care, and healthcare professionals cannot agree whether the new fees are ethical -- or even necessary. Although the average emergency room bill can be as high as $1,500, patients may soon be expected to pay an additional $150. What explains these extra charges? Is It Fair To Ask Patients To Pay Upfront? A man passed away in a New York City hospital ...

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Is the emergency room going to charge you even more, and just for showing up? Believe it or not, it can happen, and -- if you're not careful -- it probably will, too. Although the average ER bill costs well over a grand, hospitals all across the U.S. may start tacking on upfront charges (prior to even giving you any treatment or medication!) starting at $150. Why You May Be In For A Larger Bill ...

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Whenever a medical issue arises, your first impulse may be to call an ambulance or rush to an emergency room for treatment. However, if the medical problem you are having treated is not particularly serious, you may be wasting both time and money: the typical emergency department visit costs, on average, $1,500, and can often take several hours. Even worse, mild injuries and problems will overwhelm hospitals with patients, creating longer wait times for ...

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When you have a medical problem requiring immediate care, your first impulse is likely to find a primary care physician. But when your doctor's office is closed, where do you turn? This confusion is quite common, and can actually have a negative affect on a community as a whole by filling up emergency rooms with relatively innocuous medical complaints. According to a study by the Center for Disease Control, or CDC, as many as ...

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