2016

Have you heard about after hour health care clinics? Learn more about alternatives to emergency room care.

2016

Three Foot Conditions That Can Be Caused By Poorly Fitting Shoes

5 October 2016
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Wearing shoes that don't fit properly can leave you with temporary problems like sore feet or blisters, but the wrong shoes can also cause longer lasting foot conditions. Here are three foot conditions that can be caused by poorly fitting shoes. Bunions Wearing the wrong type of shoes can contribute to the formation of bunions, which are bony lumps on the sides of your big toes. These bumps can make your toes hurt or make it hard for you to find shoes, so it's important to try to prevent them.
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Steps You Can Take When Your Child Is Struggling In School

4 August 2016
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When you have a child who is having trouble in school and is getting grades that are unsatisfactory, you may find yourself wondering what the issue could possibly be. While it can be easy to jump to all types of conclusions about your child's poor school performance, this may not be to your or your child's benefit. Get to know some of the steps that you can take to get to the bottom of the issue and figure out how you can help your child improve and do better going forward.
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Three Things Olympic Tourists Need To Know About Typhoid Fever

2 August 2016
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International travel exposes you to many diseases that aren't a problem at home in the United States. While you've probably heard that Zika is a concern for Olympic tourists, you can contract many other diseases in Brazil, including typhoid fever. Here are three things Olympic tourists need to know about typhoid fever. What is typhoid fever? Typhoid fever is a serious foodborne illness that's caused by Salmonella typhi, a type of bacteria.
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What Is Radiation Therapy?

15 July 2016
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If your friend or loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you may be curious about the different treatments that their doctor has suggested to them. There are all kinds of treatments out there, and your loved one may not be able to explain what their doctor has recommended as thoroughly as you would like, or you may want more information about a particular treatment. Having a little information about radiation therapy can help you support your loved one while they are going through their treatment.
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Tips for Having an Excellent First Physical Therapy Appointment

30 June 2016
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Have you been advised that you will need physical therapy? If so, and you have not had physical therapy in the past, you may be nervous about your treatment. You are also likely wondering how to ensure that your first appointment goes smoothly. The following suggestions can help you prepare and put you at ease about your upcoming treatment. Clothing If your physical therapist does not give you suggestions about what to wear, choose comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
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after-hours health care clinics

These days, when someone gets hurt or sick after the typical doctor's hours, there isn't as much of a need to go to the emergency room. There are after hour health care clinics popping up everywhere to allow you to get the healthcare that you need without the high cost of emergency room care. These facilities offer many of the same diagnostic treatments as the emergency room does, but you aren't stuck with a high bill in the end. Find out more about after hour health care clinics here on our blog. We will show you what can be treated and tell you when to go straight to the ER instead.

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