by Isaac Zefo | May 14, 2024 | Healthy Living
How Can I Tell If I Have Sun Poisoning? Two hours. You’ve just applied sunscreen for a trip out on the kayak and you’ve got two hours before you need to seek shade or reapply it. You’ve struggled with keeping to that timeline in the past, but now that you are...
by Isaac Zefo | Apr 28, 2024 | Emergency Clinic
How to Identify and Treat a Broken Nose A typical comedic scenario involves a character stepping on a rake and getting whacked in the face by the handle. It’s funny until it happens to you—or something similar, like tripping and slamming your face into a door...
by Isaac Zefo | Apr 14, 2024 | Healthy Living
Why Are Peanut Allergies So Common? Caramel popcorn with peanuts has always been your favorite treat, but after it landed you in the emergency room, it’s now off-limits. With an allergist appointment on the horizon and two epinephrine auto-injectors in your bag,...
by Isaac Zefo | Mar 29, 2024 | Healthy Living
Is it Normal for My Shins to Hurt After Working Out? So, you’ve dusted off your old sports gear after a long hiatus indoors, feeling the burst of spring energy propelling you towards a more active lifestyle. But as you eagerly dive back into your favorite...
by Isaac Zefo | Mar 13, 2024 | Family Health
Will My Child’s Asthma Go Away? If park life with its blanket sitting, people watching, and snoozing in the sun are tops on your spring to-do list, you may find it easy to take fresh, clean air for granted since it always seems to be where we need it when we need it....
by Savannah Jones | Feb 26, 2024 | Healthy Living
How Much Protein Should I Eat Each Day? Indulging in a sumptuous steak or savoring a perfectly grilled chicken is a quintessential American delight. Our culture glorifies meat, often leading us to consume more protein than necessary in a single meal. Before you head...
by Social Joey | Feb 9, 2024 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Can Kids Get Salmonella? Are you ever tempted to let your child pop a few grape tomatoes into their mouth, or let your child snack on that fresh carrot before you can get home to wash it? You may find the risk simply isn’t worth it. Young children are known for...
by Isaac Zefo | Jan 29, 2024 | Healthy Living
Why are my lungs burning? Experiencing a burning sensation in your lungs can be alarming, particularly when it comes hand in hand with difficulties in breathing or persistent coughing. While a strenuous workout in chilly weather may be a common cause, it is crucial to...
by Isaac Zefo | Jan 23, 2024 | Healthy Living
How Long Do Kidney Stones Last? Kidney stones are a prevalent and often painful condition that impacts nearly one in 10 Americans each year. While the experience can be challenging, knowledge about kidney stones, their symptoms, and potential treatment options is...
by Savannah Jones | Dec 26, 2023 | Family Health, Urgent Care Clinic
Can Humidifiers Help You From Getting the Flu? During this time of year, Ballantyne sees an influx of travelers, whether they’re visiting family or exploring the nearby Grayson Highlands State Park. The season is bustling with people wrapping up their holiday...
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