Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Life happens fast, and sometimes, so do medical issues. These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. I once had a patient with an asthma attack come into urgent care. What is Urgent Care?

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

You would be surprised at the number of patients who go through the process of a medical encounter only to leave with confusion, frustration, or feeling worse than prior to their encounter. Of rechecking the patient during their medical visit. Eewww, gross," Emma said. Let's watch it again!" Or does it? No introductions.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Ever found yourself in a medical bind, but not quite sure if it's an emergency? These facilities offer a wide range of medical services, from treating minor injuries to managing chronic conditions, without the long wait times and hefty price tag of an emergency room. That's where urgent care centers come in handy.

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Metro Family Physicians

APRIL 19, 2023

She is 30 years old, a Pharmacy Technician, with mild intermittent asthma (that is, she needs her inhaler ONLY when she has a cold). By the 4th day, she was coughing & a little short of breath, which continued to worsen rapidly, so that on 4/15/2020, she had to go to the Emergency Room. On arrival to the E.R.,

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 23, 2025

The temperature is just going to continue to rise and at some point thats going to lead to death," says Wood, who has worked as a nurse practitioner in the emergency room. Other factors including humidity, wind and peoples ages and medical conditions play a role in heat illness as well, Wood says. 40°C (101–104°F).

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