Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket. Some older people are really eager to be vaccinated. Kennedy Jr.,

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Urgent Care "Patient receiving urgent care treatment" Urgent care centers fill the gap between your primary care doctor and the emergency room. Whether you have a sprain, minor fracture, or a cut that needs stitches, these facilities offer immediate care without the long wait times typically associated with emergency rooms.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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. Understanding Urgent Care Centers Think of urgent care as your neighborhood medical clinic on steroids.

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

Some family doctors choose to do a fellowship and are trained more specifically to do more advanced surgical procedures, deliver babies (including C-sections), work on public policy and advocacy, work in an emergency room, and the list goes on.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

JANUARY 1, 2025

Which vaccines are needed now? What symptoms warrant a trip to the emergency room vs. convenient care? The questions you might ask will vary based on your child’s age. Some suggested questions are: Does my child’s development match their age? How do I ensure my child is hitting physical activity goals?

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 11, 2023

This doctor can see patients for common ailments, vaccines, or medical conditions. Prompt treatment for personal injuries is critical, and you shouldn't have to wait in an emergency room for hours on end. They'll also have an accurate health record to ensure you are always cared for.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 15, 2024

We could wear masks against Covid, but we couldn’t vaccinate against racism. And because of this encounter, this patient went to the emergency room twice due to having panic episodes that felt like heart attacks. And so that isolation that Jessica talked about was really an example of the trauma we were experiencing.

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