Getting medicine when you need it in America isn’t too difficult most of the time. Knowing how and where to get your medicine and healthcare is important, though. While many still believe the Emergency Room to be the go-to destination for any injury suffered while primary care physicians are unavailable, it’s actually Urgent Care centers which are most effective when it comes to non-life threatening injuries. There are a few reasons for this ...
Not a lot of people know what level of care provided by community health clinics. Most people are still likely to admit themselves to an emergency room if they suffer a medical ailment. Rightly so, if the situation is an emergency. In less severe cases, people may schedule an appointment with their primary care physician, though the availability and operating hours of most primary care facilities limit people from going there during off hours. That ...
When it comes to your family, you only want the best possible care for them, but you also want care that is accessible and affordable. Urgent care centers are steadily growing in popularity, with about two clinics opening their doors every single day. By 2019, that means there will be about 15,000 centers! The reason they have been so successful is in part due to the convenience that families are finding in them. Here ...
Did you know that less than 30% of primary care physicians offer after-hours coverage? This can make it difficult for parents to get their kids an appointment, while also juggling their work schedule. Luckily, there’s urgent care. Aside from offering more convenient hours, almost 70% of urgent care centers boast waiting times of less than 20 minutes, much less than that of an emergency room. Here are just five medical issues children and young ...
The panic that sets in when you or a loved one gets into an accident or is stricken with a serious illness is more than enough to cloud anyone’s judgement. Unfortunately, finding medical care as quickly as possible is not always an easy task. Even for those who happen to get to a hospital on time, there is no guarantee that they won’t be sitting in line for hours, waiting for the next ...
With about two new urgent cares opening each day, by 2019 there will be 15,000 locations in the United States. These centers are known for providing emergency care, much of which people end up at the emergency room for. Many people don’t realize just how capable and fast the doctors at urgent care centers are. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 129.8 million individuals go to the ...
Did you know? According to the National Kidney Foundation, it is estimated that one in 10 people living in the United States will have a kidney stone at some point in their lifetime. What Is the Main Cause of Kidney Stones? A kidney stone occurs when crystal-forming substances (like calcium and uric acid) stick together rather than dilute. Kidney stones, then, are hard masses of those substances that form inside the kidneys. They may affect ...
According to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, Inc., irritable bowel syndrome (also known as IBS) affects approximately 25 to 45 million Americans. Are you one of them? Who Gets IBS? While anyone can get IBS, there are some groups of people who are at a higher risk than others. Women, people under the age of 50 and those who have a family history of IBS are most at risk for the disease that affects ...
While every person has their own set of ideals, quirks, and opinions, there is one thing that everybody can relate to: getting sick. Falling ill is certainly not a fun experience, and it’s even more excruciating when you are forced to wait on hold to set up an appointment, only to sit for another hour in the waiting room when you arrive at the hospital. At medical walk in clinics, patients get to simply ...
With as little as 29% of primary care doctors offering extended business hours, it’s no wonder why walk in medical clinics are becoming more popular. For those who have questions about urgent care, here are a few things you may be interested in learning. Do I have to make an appointment? No. With a walk in medical facility, you do not have to make an appointment to be seen. You may simply come in ...
