You felt a tug… it wasn’t little but, one you knew held the promise of a great catch. You were patient, kept the line tight, you let the fish run while you slowly reeled it in and then… you saw it. You brought it on board and knew it was a catch worth documenting with […]
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Summertime brings people of all ages outside for warm weather activities. But as outdoor activities increase, so does the risk of heat injury. A sustained elevated body temperature can lead to heatstroke, which can be dangerous if not prevented or treated promptly. Learning when to seek help if you or someone else becomes too warm
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When illnesses or injuries strike, people often wonder if they should go to urgent care or straight to the emergency room. And, for many patients, cost plays a big role in their decision. The difference in urgent care vs. emergency room cost depends on several factors that we will explore. From insurance to the services
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Living in rural areas usually means that access to primary healthcare is limited. Doctor’s offices are often far away, which poses a challenge for coordinating schedules and mobility limitations with long commute times. Thankfully, Xpress Wellness provides primary care in some locations and offers telehealth appointments that can be done from the comfort of your
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Many minor illnesses and ailments can be diagnosed via phone or video conference with your healthcare provider. This “virtual” care method streamlines diagnoses and treatment plans while enabling patients to seek care from the comfort of their homes. But how does virtual urgent care work? We’ll explain when to seek out urgent care virtually, and
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You start your day feeling normal, but as the hours tick by… Ahhhhhhhh-choo! You start to feel worse and worse. Your head feels fuzzy. Your nose is stopped up. Your throat is sore. Your mom’s voice nags in the back of your head, “honey, you really should be in bed!” There’s a good chance you’re
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We may be getting used to COVID-19, but that’s far from the only illness being passed around the United States right now. Other viruses have started to rear their ugly heads, including an earlier-than-usual surge of the flu. Another virus is on the tear too: RSV. Worse still, it’s primarily affecting children. More than 90%
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The news headlines over the past few years have been the most bizarre of my lifetime. You can’t make this stuff up. First there was this weird virus called COVID-19 which turned healthcare upside down. Then they were telling us about the Murder Hornets which sounded absolutely terrifying. Now, we are hearing about this monkeypox
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Nothing is more fun than getting together with loved ones on a Friday night and going out to a local football or baseball game. Not only are sports fun to watch, they’re also incredibly healthy for the bodies and minds of athletes. Unfortunately, they can also cause injuries. It’s important to recognize common issues and
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While we’d all love if illnesses and injuries announced themselves in advance, life doesn’t work that way. Sometimes problems pop up out of nowhere. It’s easy to avoid thinking about how to get medical attention until you need it, but it’s better to know your options in advance. For many people, the default destination for
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