Home Health Aides (HHAs) embody the meaning of true service. Their presence enhances the quality of life for patients by providing someone trustworthy and reliable. HHAs are trained not only to provide safe and competent care to patients, but also…
Is it a cold or the flu? We’ve all asked ourselves at least once. With the symptoms being so similar, it can be tricky to identify whether or not it’s a common head cold or something more severe such as…
Ticks–they’re ready to jump off of high grasses and tall shrubs and onto their next prey at any moment. If you hike often, live in a shady moist area, or tend to a garden or lawn, you may be at…
Each school year, New York State requires children attending daycare, pre-K through 12th grade, and college students registered for 6 or more credit hours to receive all required doses of vaccines on the recommended schedule in order to attend or…
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages including infants, children, adults and older adults. Now is a great time to be on track…
Urgent care clinics are equipped to treat a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. They provide a quick and convenient solution when you aren’t able to obtain an appointment with your doctor or may be struggling with an illness or…
Summer brings longer days and weekend getaways. Many are eager to get outside and enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. While summer can bring lots of fun, rising temperatures come with plenty of health risks, too. Below are seven…
People have kids, office jobs, and other responsibilities at home that can prevent them from picking up and going straight to their primary care physician or the hospital when medical attention is needed. In these cases, It’s important to prepare…
Whether or not you have health insurance and need medical treatment, it’s important to know the difference between an Urgent Care clinic and an emergency room so that you can get the right type of treatment at the appropriate place….