Articles for Tag: "ER"

Infographic: 5 summer injuries ER doctors see most  Featured
Infographic: 5 summer injuries ER doctors see most
Don’t wait to contact a physician if you sense something is wrong.
Is the emergency room the right place to go? 
Is the emergency room the right place to go?
Experts say calling your primary care doctor might be a better alternative than visiting the hospital.
Immediate care vs. the ER 
Immediate care vs. the ER
Find out which method of care is appropriate for different situations.
Can your address affect quality of care? 
Can your address affect quality of care?
A new study finds that health care for children is inconsistent and in some cases, unnecessary depending on where they live.
Texting helping diabetic patients 
Texting helping diabetic patients
Find out how daily text messages are giving diabetes patients a new lease on life.
Gunshots leading cause of death among kids 
Gunshots leading cause of death among kids
Experts say gunshots cause the most severe injuries and fatalities among minors.
10 signs you should definitely go to the emergency room 
10 signs you should definitely go to the emergency room
How do you decide what level of care you need? Here’s what should send you to the ER, and a few tips about going to immediate care centers.