Tiny Ingestions, Big Worries: Navigating High-Risk Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestions in Urgent Care

As an urgent care clinician, I’ve handled my fair share of foreign body ingestions. But nothing quite prepares you for when the patient is your own child. One late night, just as I had finally settled in with Netflix, my seven-year-old son appeared at the top of the stairs—wide awake when he should have been fast asleep. If you’ve read my previous blog about Mycoplasma Pneumonia, you won’t be surprised to hear it was the same child. Out of...

By Erin Pressley, PA-C on

February 05, 2025

Integrative Medicine: Creatine: Miracle Muscle Booster or Just Hype?

Creatine has come a long way from being a supplement for bodybuilders and elite athletes. Today, it’s generating buzz in women’s health, aging, and even brain health. Patients are asking about it, and the research is catching up. So, is creatine really worth the hype? Let’s break down what we know, what’s still unclear, and how you can guide your patients.

By Ashley Greer PA-C on

February 04, 2025

Let’s Review Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOACs)

If you’ve ever worked an ED at 3 AM during a holiday weekend, you know what’s coming: a patient visiting from out of town presents with a radiology report that is positive for a DVT. With no hematology or cardiology consults available, no access to the patient’s records, and the clock ticking, you’re left to manage the situation.

By Tiffany Proffitt, DO on

February 03, 2025

Emotional Boundaries in Medicine: Yay or Nay?

Here’s what I was taught: you are the clinician, and the patient is the patient. Your job is to diagnose and treat. Don’t diagnose or treat friends or family—your emotional closeness could cloud your judgment. And don’t turn patients into friends. Don’t let empathy cross an invisible line. Keep appropriate boundaries.

By Suzette Iverson, PA-C on

January 30, 2025

The State of AI in Emergency Medicine

When I joined a Family Medicine practice in July 2004, fresh out of PA school, I was fortunate enough to share an office space with Dr. Robert Wettach, a 76-year-old GP who had spent decades caring for patients in a small town in southeast Iowa. Semi-retired, he still saw patients a few days a week, but his real passion was storytelling.

By Amber Sheeley, PA-C on

January 27, 2025

Rub Some Gel on It? Alternative NSAIDs for Acute Low Back Pain

Acute low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients present to the emergency department. Yet, when it comes to evidence-based management, our approaches often feel like “dealer’s choice.”  We know NSAIDs are better than muscle relaxers and opioids, but what about topical options?

By Amber Sheeley, PA-C on

January 14, 2025

The Beginners Guide to Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)

Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is having a moment, and patients are taking notice. With more women seeking relief for vasomotor symptoms of menopause, the demand for evidence-based conversations and clear guidance is growing. Yet, many of us were taught little about how to prescribe MHT confidently. If you’ve ever hesitated at the prospect of prescribing hormone therapy, this guide is here to help. Here we will provide you with practical...

By Micaela Bowers, MD on

January 13, 2025

Human Milk Expression & Storage Guidance

When it comes to understanding the dos and don’ts of human milk storage, we’ve got you covered.  Think of this as your go-to resource for keeping that liquid gold fresh and making life a little easier for parents with busy days (and tired nights)!

By Jen Janocha, PA-C on

January 08, 2025

Hippo’s MOCA-Peds 2026 eBook

Hippo Education’s MOCA-Peds 2026 eBook is here! This peer-reviewed resource is designed to help you confidently tackle all 45 of the American Board of Pediatrics’ annual objectives and featured readings.  Each chapter dives into a specific objective, starting with a Pearls section—packed with the most essential information you’ll need to answer ABP’s MOCA-Peds questions. For those who want to go deeper, the chapter body offers a...

By Jen Janocha, PA-C and Sol Behar, MD on

January 08, 2025

Pediatric Headache Red Flags

By Brett Murray, MD on

January 07, 2025

New Year, New Look—But the Same Hippo You Know and Love

At Hippo Education, our mission has always been simple: 

Empower the people of medicine to learn, grow, and thrive through education and community.

By Aaron Bright, MD on

January 06, 2025

Winter Skin Care for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: Key Tips for Clinicians

While winter brings snow, festive holidays, and cozy sweaters, it can also bring dry skin. For patients with atopic dermatitis, or eczema, winter often worsens eczema symptoms due to cold air, indoor heating, and increased exposure to triggers such as stress. To help your patients manage their atopic dermatitis, focus on these three key strategies:

By Katy Vogelaar, FNP-C on

January 06, 2025