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Visit Urgent Care For A One-Off Physical

Posted on April 24, 2018

Getting an annual physical, especially if you get up in age, is important. For this, you'll ideally want to have a family doctor, as he or she can assess your health metrics from one year to another to get an insight into how you're doing. There can be times, however, that you need a one-off physical, and you may be unsure about how to proceed if you don't have a family doctor. [Read More]

3 Tips For Better Odds At Long-Term Opioid Addiction Recovery

Posted on March 24, 2018

Recovering from an opioid addiction is a lifelong battle of trying to stay clean. If you are considering stopping opioids for good, there are various strategies that might help you stay off drugs and even reduce your risk of an overdose if you are tempted to relapse. Consider Differences Between Treatment Approaches When you are considering any type of opiate addiction treatment program, you must weight the costs and benefit of each type to give you the best chance at recovery. [Read More]

Ways To Help A Family Member Going Through Chemotherapy

Posted on February 26, 2018

It can be very difficult to watch as a loved one battles cancer, but helping this person out by providing support can make the most of a challenging time in your lives. If the person is going through chemotherapy, it's important for you to support him or her however you can. One way to do so is to drive the person to these regular appointments. The patient won't likely feel up to driving, and your help and companionship on these days will be valuable. [Read More]

How An Air Ambulance Can Help Cancer Patients Get To A Treatment Center That Fit Their Needs

Posted on January 1, 2018

Cancer requires specialized treatment, which means you have to find a treatment center that fit your needs. Every cancer treatment center does not treat patients because some only conduct laboratory research. If you have stage IV prostate cancer, then your doctor may recommend a combination of external beam radiation, brachytherapy and hormone therapy. You can start by finding a center that treats your type of cancer and find a doctor that works at the facility. [Read More]