Advanced Urgent Care

8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

Ramen noodles? 6 potentially-risky things ER doctors ban at home

Emergency room doctors see all kinds of injuries. So who better to ask about dangerous everyday items you should ban from your home?

A salty tale: What EMS personnel need to know about electrolyte disorders

Learn what causes electrolyte disorders and how to recognize when sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate and magnesium levels are too high or low

Slater Hospital nurses vote no confidence in leadership

Facility officials reportedly stated over the weekend that they were 'unaware of a vote of no confidence'

Drone ambulances: How this rescue drone could save lives

The self-flying rescue drone is designed to fly a patient to a hospital with a doctor in medical emergencies like heart attack or stroke or in disasters like wildfires or floods.

Now drivers can hear ambulances no matter how loud their music is playing

If you’ve ever been startled by the sudden appearance of an ambulance while blasting music in your car, then you appreciate the value of a loud siren. Fortunately, your car is probably equipped already to receive warning signals on its audio system, thanks to a new solution developed by students in Sweden.

Should patients bear more of the cost for ambulance rides?

Should patients be on the hook for ambulance rides for non-emergencies? It's not that simple, write Dr. Surafel Tsega and Dr. Harry Cho in JAMA.

Emergency Room or to a Downtown Sacramento Urgent Care Clinic?

When the urgency of injury or sickness afflicts a patient, it can be hard to determine where best to take him or her—to an urgent care facility or straight to the hospital emergency room. Although …

Urgent Care or Emergency Room: Which One?

Learn how to choose the right location for your health care needs - urgent care or emergency room.

Should I Go to Urgent Care or to the Emergency Room?

Understand the difference in services and costs between urgent care and emergency room. Learn where to go in your time of need.

Should I Go to the Urgent Care Center or the Emergency Room?

If you or someone you’re with is experiencing some severe symptoms, you might feel the need to see a medical professional.

Should You Go to a Redwood City Urgent Care Center or Emergency Room?

Thousands of employees are injured in the workplace every year. Some injuries are minor and require little attention, while others are severe and life-threatening. According to a BizJournals.com ar…

Urgent care visits increase as emergency room visits fall

New findings suggest that patients are more likely to visit urgent care centers over emergency rooms for treatment of low-acuity conditions.

Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Center: Which to Use in an Emergency

Dealing with an ill or injured child can be extremely overwhelming, especially if the child isn't able to tell you what is wrong. Adults too can get anxious when faced with a situation where they are incredibly ill. During those intense moments of worry or pain, it may be difficult …

Urgent care facility or emergency room?

If you’re feeling under the weather, choosing an urgent care facility or the emergency room can make a big difference.

Urgent Care or Emergency Room?

There are numerous advantages to going to an Urgent Care Center as opposed to the emergency room, such as shorter wait times and faster diagnosis and treatment.

Emergency Department vs. Urgent Care: Do You Know Where to Go?

Emergency Room or Urgent Care: know where to go Matthew Bernard, M.D. Making choices can be tough—especially when you or someone in your family needs quick medical attention and you don’t have much…

Urgent care or emergency room?

When should you take your child to the emergency room, urgent care, or the pediatrician’s office?

To help relieve stress on the hospital system, health experts want parents to know when to take a child to the pediatrician’s office, urgent care, or an emergency room.

Urgent care vs ER: know the differences

Urgent care centers, which have become an $11.28 billion business nationwide, and doctors say it is important to understand the differences between an urgent care facility, an emergency room, and