It is very helpful to know the options you have for medical care in case a non-life-threatening emergency arises. If you’ve heard of or seen urgent care centers and walk-in clinics, you may be wondering when it is appropriate to visit either one of them. These are two of the health care facilities that offer…
Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has made accessing healthcare services more difficult for people. However, thanks to advances in technology, telemedicine services have allowed patients to continue to receive the medical care they require, remotely. Telemedicine utilizes telecommunication infrastructure, such as video chat through a tablet, smartphone, or computer, enabling you to have…
Lab tests are a valuable tool in medicine, allowing physicians to detect and diagnose medical conditions, evaluate treatments, and monitor diseases. Choosing a lab test facility that provides prompt, accurate information is an important way to ensuring you receive the best care possible. Why Do I Need A Lab Test? If you are unwell, have a…
Securing a permit to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) entails completing and passing a battery of functional capacity tests included in a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. DOT physicals are mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for people who hold safety-sensitive positions. In essence, these are workers who: Operate vehicles with…
Many people think that a drug test result is only one of two things, either positive or negative. However, given the fact that drug tests are not 100 percent accurate, false positives and negatives and such a thing referred to as a dilute negative drug test result can also happen. But what does a negative…
Telemedicine is a term used to describe patient-doctor visits that are conducted remotely. Diagnosis, medical advice, and treatment are carried out through a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Telemedicine has helped remove barriers to getting healthcare for people who cannot visit the office physically. With a device capable of making video calls and a stable internet…
When you have been injured, you may wonder where you should go for immediate care – an urgent care center or an emergency room (ER) at a hospital. While a walk-in clinic offers benefits like faster service, an ER is equipped to handle serious injuries that could be life-threatening. So, how do you know which…
We all are aware of how the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of billions of people and ravaged economies the world over. This inestimable damage can be ascribed to the elusive nature of the disease. COVID-19 produces symptoms that run the gamut—many of which tend to overlap with those of other respiratory infections—putting many…
It has been said that a school is a child’s second home. Like parents, school administrators take all proactive measures to safeguard children’s health and well-being. Through school and sports physicals, school administrators are able to identify any health problems that may threaten their students’ academic and sports performance. AT EMC Express Care, we strongly…
A drug test is a technical analysis performed to determine the presence of one or more prescription or illegal drugs in your system: blood, hair, saliva, sweat, or urine. Drug tests are typically used in pre-employment screening, DOT physicals, legal or forensic investigations, and sports screening. There are different methods for drug testing: oral, urine, blood, hair, and sweat…
When you go to the doctor for a chronic cough or breathing difficulties, your doctor will likely recommend that you get an X-ray. A chest X-ray is a quick, painless test that produces an image of your heart, lungs, bones, and airways. Doctors use chest X-rays to detect any fluid in your lung tissue, to…
An electrocardiogram, or EKG, is a diagnostic procedure for assessing heart health. You may have seen one before — its distinctive display of the heart rhythm has become a mainstay in many medical drama shows. Even in real life, the electrocardiogram is a popular way to diagnose heart problems. An EKG’s noninvasive feature and richness…
