Everyone gets scrapes, skinned knees, bruises, and cuts from time to time. It is important to be able to determine when the wound is severe enough that it can require stitches and a visit to an emergency trauma center. There are several telltale signs to look for to help you decide if you need to …
When Should You Go to an Emergency Center? When Lacerations Require Stitches Read More »
When we get sick or have a medical emergency and our primary care physician is not available, we are left with a few alternative options. We might visit an urgent care facility for less serious situations, like a chest cold or a minor cut requiring stitches, as these facilities are normally open later in the …
Preparing for a Smooth Emergency Center Visit: What to Bring with You Read More »
When you face a medical emergency, there may be little time to waste in deciding what to do. An emergency medical service (EMS) is an option when a primary care physician can’t see you right away and your situation warrants treatment not provided by an urgent care clinic. For example, if you have chest pains, …
Sometimes, an injury or illness is so severe a visit to the doctor’s office isn’t the right choice. Your primary care physician may know your health history, but he or she is not equipped to provide emergency services and must keep up with scheduled appointments. Exceptional Health Services is the choice for 24-hour emergency care. …
Emergency Health Services vs. Your Primary Care Provider Read More »
Exceptional Emergency Center, based in Harlingen, TX, is a 24-hour emergency care operation that offers a comprehensive set of emergency room services at five locations. Each is equipped to respond immediately to the most serious and life-threatening injuries, conditions, and illnesses. Staffed by board-certified and trained emergency medicine physicians, these facilities include acute care, cardiology, …
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Choosing the Right Facility for Your Needs Read More »
Life is fast paced and stressful. Sometimes there’s too much to manage on your plate and you feel you just can’t handle it anymore. With family, relationships, work, money, expectations and responsibilities, it’s understandable if you feel edgy.
Back pain is one of the most common health problems that we see around us and is also the prime reason for causing disability from work. Undoubtedly, back pain affects lifestyle seriously and can greatly restrict physical activities.
A healthy lifestyle is a must to avoid health problems ten years down the line and to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Little changes to improve your lifestyle can have a surprisingly big impact in the future and that’s why you should start to transform your routine and habits today.
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