Common Kid’s Illnesses Treated At Urgent Care Omaha
Nothing is more overwhelming than trying to help a sick child. Whether it’s a common illness or a physical pain, when your child is hurting, it’s all you can think about. Kid’s illnesses and injuries are common as your child explores and grows. However, there are some common reasons your child might end up in […]
Why Are Emergency Room Visits So Expensive?
Emergency rooms primarily exist to treat patients who have serious or even life-threatening injuries or illnesses. Sometimes, however, ERs are also used by people with less severe conditions who want to be diagnosed whatever the time of day or night. No matter if the condition is minor or complex, emergency room visits are expensive. Emergency […]
Cortisone Shots Pros & Cons
Cortisone injections or shots are a common treatment that doctors prescribe for musculoskeletal issues. Cortisone is a steroid and also has many other medical applications. Dermatologists, for example, use it to treat certain skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.
Back To School Health Tips
August/ September can be a hectic time for families with children. Back-to-school season can turn into a flurry of activity, which for kids can mean stress, lack of sleep, and poor nutrition. Additionally, being back in school with other kids can mean nasty viruses spreading from students to families. Want to keep your children healthy […]
Understanding Urgent Care and Your Medical Insurance
Patients often have questions about the costs and medical insurance coverage when coming to a Bellevue or Omaha Urgent Care clinic. Here are some questions and answers to help you better understand your medical insurance and urgent care visits.
Broken Bones Urgent care or Emergency room?
Broken bones or bone fractures can happen in several different ways. If you have a possibly-broken bone, should you go to the emergency room for treatment or can my local urgent care clinic take care of it? We will look at the different types of fractures to help answer that question.
Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Omaha: Differences, Costs & Options
Knowing where to go for treatment after an illness or accident can sometimes be tricky, especially when your primary care physician may not be available for consultation. Some of these conditions may not need outside care, some may need “urgent” care, while others may need “emergency” care.
Symptoms and Treatment for Insect Bite and Stings
Most of the time, an insect bite is not going to do much more than be a nuisance. Bug bites might cause some redness, swelling, and itching, but these symptoms usually go away fairly quickly. However, some reactions are potentially dangerous, depending on how the body reacts to the venom of the insect.
Common Pediatric Injuries
Pediatric injuries tend to come from activities in which kids participate. Pediatric emergency room visits include suffocating, ingestion of chemicals, severe burns, choking and fractures. Among the most common injuries treated in urgent care include head injuries, fractures, and burns.
When to Seek Care for a Burn?
When to Seek Care for a Burn? Treatment of burns is decided based on location, depth, size of burn, types of burns, burned areas and person’s age.