2015

Attract Families With Kids In Sports To Your Urgent Care Center With Family-Friendly Features

When faced with an after-hours sports injury, parents must decide whether to take their children to the emergency room or an urgent care facility. The severity of the injury, their proximity to a medical facility and insurance coverage will all affect whether parents decide to go to the hospital or an urgent care center. These aren't the only factors they'll consider, though. If you run an urgent care center, you can differentiate your facility from emergency rooms by providing family-friendly features that will entice parents to bring their injured children to your practice, rather than the hospital. Read More 

What to Do If You Feel Sore after Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is designed to help you heal from your injury, so you might wonder what is going on if you actually find yourself in pain after your sessions. Some discomfort can be expected during and after physical therapy, but this doesn't mean that you should have to feel miserable after your appointment. These are a few things that you should do if you find that you are sore after your treatment. Read More 

Treatment Options For Presbyopia

As you age, your risk to develop certain visual problems can grow. One such condition that could possibly impact your vision is presbyopia. If you have been recently diagnosed with the condition, you need to understand your treatment options. What Is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is a progressive eye condition that can lead to an inability to focus on objects within short range. It is a fairly common eye condition that starts to develop around the mid-40s. Read More 

Five Healthcare Jobs You Can Get With Short-Term Training

There are five rewarding healthcare jobs you can get with just a few weeks or months of training. The demand for these services is high, the pay is moderately good, and most places you would work for offer excellent benefits as well.    Certified Nursing Assistant A certified nursing assistant (CNA) works under the direction of the nurses and other medical staff in hospitals, nursing homes, or in home-health care. To become a state-certified CNA you need to take an intensive course that usually lasts 6-9 weeks. Read More 

Oxygen Made Easy: Bags That Help Your Child Carry Their Oxygen Tank

Supplemental oxygen has been stigmatized as something individuals may need when they are older, however the need for an oxygen tank can happen to anyone. Those with blood issues, or even diabetics may need to be prescribed oxygen. If your child is in need of oxygen therapy and thereby needs an oxygen tank, this may seem like a daunting task for someone who has not yet reached adulthood. Fortunately, there are ways to make carrying oxygen easy to remember and to perform. Read More