October is Fire Prevention Month!
The U.S. Fire Administration reports that fires kill more than 4,000 Americans each year and approximately injure 20,000 more. Across America, our fire departments respond to nearly 2 million fires...
View ArticleNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month
According to The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, “Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States.” Without treatment, it could potentially result...
View ArticleAvoiding Winter-Related Back Pain and Injury
Nicole Amell, LPN, Clinical Lead The tri-state area can be unpredictable when it comes to winter weather. Along with the risk of icy roads and walkways, common winter injuries seen at Tower Health...
View ArticleAntibiotic Use in Upper Respiratory Infections
Rosalind Kaplan, MD, FACP Health care providers in the United States are working to correct a long-standing problem in caring for patients with respiratory infections, including ear infections, sinus...
View ArticleSpring Rashes: Beware!
Hazel Bluestein, MD, CMO Contact Dermatitis is a common skin rash or allergic reaction caused by an individual’s exposure to certain substances. This type of rash occurs more frequently in the spring...
View ArticleHypertension | Understanding New Treatment Guidelines
Rosalind Kaplan, MD Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the most common medical problems in adult patients worldwide. In the U.S., hypertension affects about 50% of people 60-69 years old and...
View ArticleTick Prevention
Nicole Amell, LPN, Clinical Lead Tick prevention doesn’t have to mean avoiding wooded or grassy areas altogether. Nicole Amell, LPN shares her advice on tick bites to help you and your family spend...
View ArticleTick Tips
Amanda Gillio DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC Summertime has fully arrived and so have the ticks! April through September is when ticks are in their most active state, but it is important to be cautious as tick...
View ArticleBack-to-School Injuries
Danielle Connor – Regional Radiology Manager While back-to-school season introduces a sense of excitement among children, it also introduces the rapid spread of infections and even injuries. One of the...
View ArticleDizziness in Urgent Care
Michelle Pastula, Physician Assistant – Hellertown, PA Dizziness, along with chest pain and fatigue, is one of the top reasons for a visit to urgent care. Often times, unnecessary testing such as...
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