One of the most common problems that is plaguing Americans is obesity. Americans are notorious the world over for our weight problems, huge portions, and penchant for cheap and unhealthy foods. One of the most alarming things about this trend is how early in an American’s life this issue starts. More than 15% of children between the ages of six…
Month: August 2014
How an Urgent Care Clinic Can Help You and Your Community
Over the course of the last few years, you have likely noticed a certain type of business opening up in various places around your community. Some are free standing buildings, while others are found in medical plazas or retail centers, but all can be identified by their signs, which read “urgent care medicine”. You likely know people who have used…
How Can Urgent Care Help You
An estimated 20,000 doctors in the United States currently practice urgent care medicine at the thousands of urgent care centers around the country. These medical walk in clinics provide a number of services, with an estimated 89% of urgent care facilities covering basic workplace injuries, such as back pain, sprains, and other musculoskeletal issues, in addition to other non-critical illnesses…