Heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
Summer is a great time to be outside, for work or recreation. It’s important to remember that warm-weather activities can put you at an increased risk of dehydration and heat […]
Emergency
Staying safe in the extreme Myrtle Beach heat
Some doctors are saying that the conditions outside right now are the most dangerous they have seen. Record-breaking blistering heat in the US, has more than 80 million Americans under […]
CPR: You can do it!
You’re checking your mail and see your neighbor get out of his car. You wave “hello” and suddenly he falls to the ground. What do you do? This is not […]
Always Seek Emergency Medical Care for These Health Issues
Should you go to the Emergency Department, or is this something that could be handled by your primary care provider? The answer to this question can have intense consequences if […]
Why are button batteries dangerous?
Toddlers and young children are ever exploring and experimenting with new things. The battle to keep objects out of their mouths seems never-ending. Lithium batteries, also known as “button” batteries, […]
How a head injury turned fatal for America’s funniest dad
Breaking down traumatic brain injuries On January 8th, Bob Saget, star of “Full House” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” went to bed after performing a comedy set in Florida and […]
ADAs: Are you prepared for the worst?
The COVID-19 outbreak has created a climate of uncertainty that has made us all worry about our health and susceptibility to illness. It has reminded us that our own mortality […]