Let’s face it—traumatic dental injuries are one of those things that we barely learn about during our medical training. And yet, every now and then, a patient waltzes (or winces) into your urgent care with a dental injury, expecting your dental...
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Have you ever felt dread when looking at the “pre-travel” appointment on your clinic schedule or getting the inbox message from a patient asking for guidance on traveling to a foreign country? You’re not alone! While you may feel comfortable talking about avoiding travelers’ diarrhea, many clinicians may feel uneasy with counseling patients on required vaccines or knowing...
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Autism Diagnoses Are Rising. But What Does That Really Mean? A Pediatrician’s Perspective.
You’ve probably seen the headlines: Autism rates are rising. You might have heard it called an epidemic—a term that’s not just attention-grabbing, but also fuels fear and confusion. Parents might be asking you about this in clinic. Many argue that the rise in diagnoses just means we’re getting better at identifying what has always been there. Others feel the alarm bells...
So You Think You Can Code? A Pediatrician’s Guide to Smarter Coding
Let’s be honest. No one went into pediatrics because they love coding.
GRACE-4 Guidelines: Navigating Alcohol Abuse, Withdrawals, and Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
As a young nursing student, I can remember delivering my elderly patient his dinner tray, complete with his evening beer. He was recovering from surgery, and due to his history of heavy drinking, his doctor had ordered an ice-cold beer with each meal to prevent him from developing withdrawals.
Performing Trauma-Informed Pelvic Exams: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Pelvic exams can be uncomfortable—even distressing—for many patients. That’s why adopting a trauma-informed care approach is essential. It means recognizing how common trauma is and shaping your care to prioritize safety, empowerment, and trust. When done thoughtfully, a pelvic exam can become more than just a clinical necessity—it can be a meaningful moment of connection...
Early MMR Vaccination: Protecting Infants During the Measles Outbreaks
Measles was declaredeliminated in the United States in 2000. Yet, in 2025, it’s back with force. At the time of this writing, theCDC reports outbreaks in 31 states, with 1,001 confirmed cases and two pediatric deaths—96% of those infected being either unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status against measles. One-third of U.S. cases this year have occurred in...
Managing Clavicle Fractures in Urgent Care
Clavicle fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries that we encounter in the Urgent Care setting. That makes them the perfect topic for a quick review!
Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Navigating the First Trimester in the ED
First-trimester vaginal bleeding is one of the most common—and nerve-wracking—reasons patients come to the Emergency Department (ED). As emergency clinicians, we’re often the first stop. That means assessing and managing everything from the routine to the truly serious.
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