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Defining Emergency

StorytellERdoc

Emergency, as per the all-knowing Webster, is defined as an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. Emergency, as per the all-knowing Webster, is defined as an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. And our ER is not alone.

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It's Not About The Pus

StorytellERdoc

Suddenly, my job as an ER physician was boring. I know there are many more invasive procedures we perform in the ER that could be considered similar, but I couldn't think of them quickly enough. Pimple Popper, was able to help many embarrassed patients survive their dermatologic issues, all the while captivating my daughter's interest.

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Pay up, kid? An ER's error sends a 4-year-old to collections

NPR Health - Shots

A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's name on the bill, not hers. Image credit: Zack Wittman/KHN)

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America's ER docs warn of surge in patients due to 'tripledemic'

Medical Xpress

Emergency rooms are clogged with people who are waiting for inpatient beds or other care and it's causing a crisis, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

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. They’re like a hybrid between a primary care clinic and the ER—open late, available on weekends, and usually accepting walk-ins. What is Urgent Care?

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Your child is sick. Do you call your doctor or head to the ER?

Medical Xpress

It's a common dilemma when your child seems sick: Do you call the doctor, make a trip to urgent care or head straight to the emergency room?

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Patient Testimonial – Austin Ault

Logansport Memorial Hospital

For Austin Ault, he felt reassured during his time at Logansport Memorial, knowing that our dedicated team was alongside him every step of the way, including the Emergency Room , Medical/Surgical, Surgery , and Orthopedics. My wife brought me to the ER where I was assessed and referred to Orthopedics.