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Elizabeth Coyne, NP | Tower Health Urgent Care – Villanova I’m Sick and My Health Care Professional Won’t Give Me an Antibiotic – Why? Let’s Talk. Not all cold or flu symptoms – such as sinus congestion, sore throat, fever, or ear pain –…
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What is the Flu? The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the Influenza virus. This virus can be mild or severe, potentially leading to hospitalization or even death. Flu season in the U.S. extends from the fall through the winter months – typically…
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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 electrocardiograms, blood work, and glucometry are ordered to…
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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 most common back-to-school injuries during activities…
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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 more time outdoors without the worry. Top Five Tick Prevention…
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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 about 75% of people over 70. Worldwide, about 40% of…
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