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  • 3 Manual Therapy Treatments That Can Benefit You

    Physical therapy can be very helpful for people who have lost strength or mobility due to injury or surgery. Exercise and stretches are two components of physical therapy that can have great benefits. However, manual therapy services can also be of use. Manual therapy services describe the portions of your physical therapy when your practitioner assists you in a more hands-on fashion. Here are three manual therapy treatments that might be able to benefit you: [Read More]

  • Urgent Care Clinics And Your Skin's Health

    Here's a (sadly) little known fact: November is National Healthy Skin Month! Every November, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) attempts to raise awareness of skin health and skin conditions. Even though everyone wears theirs around all day, every day, it can be easy to neglect skin issues until they become severe. Unfortunately, part of the problem may be the unusually long wait times that are typical for dermatologist appointments. With waits sometimes exceeding a month, scheduling an appointment can be difficult for conditions that may not seem pressing. [Read More]

  • What Is A Pap Smear And Why Do I Need One?

    If you have an appointment with your OB/GYN doctor sometime soon, you may want to brace yourself for the words "you need a pap smear." Whether you have or have not had a pap smear, you may be a little unsure as to what exactly they are.  A pap smear is a routine test that is performed regularly in order to test women for cervical cancer. Pap smears are recommended every 3 years for women who are sexually active and over the age of 21. [Read More]

  • Should You See The Eye Doctor?

    Are you ready to see the eye doctor? Do you see the optometrist on a regular basis or have you never been to the eye doctor before? Whether you have vision problems already or you have never been to the eye doctor before in your life, there may be reasons to see your vision specialist now. Here are signs you should see your eye doctor. Bring all vision concerns to your optometrist for immediate consideration. [Read More]

  • Nervous About Pregnancy And Birth? How A Doula Can Help

    If you are expecting your first child, you might feel a certain amount of nervousness about pregnancy and the delivery process. You can do plenty of preparation and research on your own, but having a doula can also help calm your nerves. What can a doula do to help a nervous mom? Keep reading to find out! 1. Doulas can help field the hospital papers and problems.  Your job is to give birth to your baby. [Read More]

  • Avoiding A Few Common Winter Health Issues

    When the cold weather of the winter months arrives, you will want to be prepared for the various health problems that can be prominent during this time of the year. Fortunately, there are some simple ways that you can help to reduce your risk of suffering from a variety of winter health issues. Know The Warning Signs Of Frostbite When a person suffers frostbite, they can experience intense pain. In extreme instances, individuals may lose appendages as a result of the damage that frostbite can cause. [Read More]

  • Oh No! What To Do If Your Child Gets Burned This Summer

    Summer is a great time for kids to get out and enjoy themselves. It's also a time when accidents can happen. When they do, you need to be prepared to take action quickly. Burns are one injury that can happen during the summer. Whether it's from hot water or a fire pit, if your child gets burned, you need to know what to do right away. Here are three steps you should follow if your child is burned this summer. [Read More]

  • 3 Tips For Choosing The Right Home Care

    If you need a little more help around your home and with your life, a home care agency may be able to provide you with the assistance you need. #1 Know What Kind of Care You Need There are many different types of medical care and assistance that can be provided to you through different agencies. The key is to know what type of medical care you need. Hospice Care [Read More]

  • Finding The Right Pediatrician For Your Children

    When it comes to your kids, you want the best for them, and that includes the best doctor that you can find, right? Finding a good pediatrician for your kids is not just a matter of opening the phone book and picking one. There are things to consider and determine what is important to you is priority number one. What Do You Want In A Pediatrician? Taking some time to decide what you are looking for in a doctor for your children is important. [Read More]

  • 3 Misconceptions About MRI Scans

    Doctors have plenty of tools available to allow them to look at your body inside and out, including MRI scans. MRIs are one of the most effective ways for a doctor to look at what's happening inside your body, but there is a lot of misinformation about what getting an MRI is like for the patient. Here are three common misconceptions about MRIs, debunked. 1. It's Painfully Noisy MRIs have a reputation for being loud and noisy. [Read More]