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Is Snow Shoveling a Safety Hazard?
Would it shock you to learn that each year, up to 100 people die from shoveling snow, and thousands more are injured? It sure surprised us. This is according to the -National Safety Council. From pulled muscles and broken bones to heart attacks and head injuries, snow shoveling is a dangerous household chore. But it doesn’t have to be. If you understand the risks and practice snow-shoveling safety,...
February 4, 2020
Know This Before Your Next Emergency
Crowded emergency rooms and long wait times are making it difficult for people to get the care they need. Not only do patients spend a long time waiting to see a doctor, but they also spend a shocking amount of time receiving treatment. On average, patients spend -30 minutes- waiting to be seen and another -128 minutes- getting treated. All of this has caused an increasing number of people to leave...
July 3, 2019
​Avoiding the E-Room
Okay, great. It's happened again. You're sniffling, wheezing, congested, and your head feels like the morning after a Keith Richards party. The office cough has gotten around and you've caught it. Congratulations! It's time for another visit to the dreaded emergency room, with all of the wait time and out of pocket costs that entails. Or is it? - Don't Go To The E-Room - Going to the emergency room...
December 22, 2014