Advances in science and technology have helped physicians provide better medical care to patients. In the realm of technology, the internet has one of the biggest positive impacts on the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry is heavily reliant on the internet in many ways, and doctors and patients reap the benefits of what it has…
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Back to School Physicals
School physicals are vital to your child’s health care to make sure that he/she is healthy for the upcoming school year. From elementary through high school, children undergo major changes in their height, weight, and other physical characteristics. An annual school physical is the perfect opportunity to assess whether a child is experiencing healthy, age-appropriate…
When to go to an Urgent Care for a Fever
As a parent, you tend to err on the side of caution when your child isn’t feeling well. So what is your protocol if your child develops a fever? Do you make an appointment with your pediatrician, head to an urgent care center or go straight to the nearest emergency room? You know your child…
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Benefits of Each
When a patient is having a life-threatening or potentially life-altering health emergency, they are taken to the closest emergency room (ER) for immediate treatment. However, when a patient has a broken toe, a sprained ankle, or a bad cold, they will have to wait for patients with more severe issues to be treated first if…
Welcome to the EMC Express Care Blog
Thank you for visiting our blog and we look forward to connecting with you. EMC Express Care is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in the delivery of urgent health care. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and to keep in touch with our…