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While urgent care centers have significantly lower costs than a visit to the emergency room, the copay at an urgent care facility is still higher than that of a doctor’s office. There are several factors that lead to higher copay costs. Traditional doctors’ offices have lower overhead costs than urgent care clinics. Since appointment times are not necessary at urgent care facilities, they must always plan for the unexpected. The lack of appointment schedules means that the clinic must always be properly staffed to treat whatever injuries and illness come through their doors. This may also lead......

No matter how many preventative measures you take, sometimes children just get sick. With cold and flu viruses running rampant among children, preventing the spread of germs is critical to keeping everyone healthy. We recommend that children do not return to school until 24 hours after their symptoms improve. Keeping children home while they are sick will not only aid in their recovery, but can prevent them from spreading the virus to other children. It can be a challenge to determine when your children are healthy enough to return to school. Here are a few tips for making the decision process......

Cold and flu season is just around the corner. While a cold can seem unavoidable in the cooler months, there are several preventative measures you can take to stay healthy. Here are a few tips for keeping your family cold and flu free. Make sure you have the essentials in case your household falls victim to cold and flu season. Tissues, cough drops, fever reducers, thermometers, hand sanitizer and cough medicine can all be useful supplies to combat the symptoms of the season. To prevent the transfer of the virus avoid sharing cups, towels and utensils. Washing your hands is one of the......

When children don’t eat a healthy lunch, it is harder for them to concentrate in the classroom. “Children who ate more fruits, vegetables, protein and fewer calories from fat performed better on literacy tests compared to children with a high fat and salt diet...", a study published in the “Journal of School Health” concluded. The USDA recommends a lunch that consists of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and a full serving of dairy. Here are a few tips for making sure your children get enough of the nutritious foods they need: Pre-slice fruits before packing them in their lunch box. Wrapping......

The school supplies have filled the shelves and parents and children everywhere are preparing for the start of a new school year. A new school year means more than new folders and backpacks, it means new germs. Prevention and preparation are the keys to keeping the illness at bay. Here are a few tips for staying healthy this school year: Immunizations Shots: No one enjoys them but they are one of the foundations for a healthy life. Before the start of school make certain that your child is up to date with all the required vaccinations and immunizations. In addition to the required shots, flu v......

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a few serious sunburns during childhood can increase your child’s risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Sun exposure is not just limited to water activities. Sun burns can occur just as easily on cloudy, overcast days as well. Any time your children are outside, they should be protected from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Here are a few tips for protecting your children against a sun burn: Shade: The sun is most intense and the UV rays are strongest between 10am and 4pm. If it isn’t possible to avoid exposure during that ......

Accidents happen when you least expect it, both at home or out and about. A well-stocked first aid kit can help to treat most any minor injury or emergency......

Almost as frequent as the common cold, ear infections plaque many children. Usually caused by bacteria, an ear infection is an inflammation and buildup of fluids behind the ear drum....

School has been out for a few weeks now and children are looking for more than their toys for entertainment......

While urgent care clinics and emergency rooms can seem very similar, they have very different capabilities and come with very different price tags......