With all the news reports lately on coronavirus, it is only natural that people will be wondering what exactly it is and what they can do to keep themselves safe…
As the weather gets colder and flu and cold season rolls around again, the same tired old misinformation about getting the flu shot inevitably seems to surface all over again….
As summer winds down, it’s time to prepare for the back to school season. Once kids go back to school, they get sick easily. They develop cold, flu, and come…
In the hot, dry climate in and around Amarillo, heading to the pool to cool off, exercise, and have some fun is a veritable “summer ritual.” But swimming also brings…
As we move into warmer weather this summer, especially in the hot, dry climate of the Texas Panhandle, it’s important to be on the lookout for signs of overheating. Here…
The mix of options available to patients today is greater than ever before, and one of the newest options to appear on the scene is the freestanding ER. Urgent care…
Broken bones always need to be treated by medical professionals, but it can sometimes be difficult to know if a bone is really broken or not. The following guide walks…
Poisoning is often caused by accidental exposure to a harmful substance, such as cleaning products, medications, small button-cell batteries, poisonous plants, and gases. Immediate first aid is vital in a…
At one time, people lived in fear of hearing the words “heart attack.” While cardiovascular health is still a priority, today more than 90 percent of patients survive a heart…
Heading for that annual ski trip? Avoid becoming one of the 150,000 people treated for winter sports injuries each year! Common skiing injuries include fractures, sprains, concussions and dislocations. Make…