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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 children under age five, including infants under 12 months. 

Chelsey Meachum, DScPAS, MPAS, PA-C
By Chelsey Meachum, DScPAS, MPAS, PA-C on
May 19, 2025
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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!

Brett Murray, MD
By Brett Murray, MD on
May 14, 2025
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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.

Andy Little, DO & Cheyenne Quailey, MD
By Andy Little, DO & Cheyenne Quailey, MD on
May 12, 2025
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Caring for Patients with Dementia: The Hard Questions

When caring for patients with dementia, some of the hardest moments don’t come from the diagnosis itself—but from the complex, emotionally charged decisions that follow. From driving safety to end-of-life planning and managing agitation, there are no easy answers. Here’s a practical guide to help you navigate the challenges, support families, and make thoughtful, patient-centered decisions in the clinic.

Suzette Iverson, PA-C
By Suzette Iverson, PA-C on
May 08, 2025
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Decoding Pediatric Shock: A Primer

When it comes to managing critically ill children, recognizing and treating shock is one of the most essential—and high-stakes—skills a pediatrician can master. 

Jen Janocha, PA-C
By Jen Janocha, PA-C on
May 07, 2025
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Work-Life Balance for Nurse Practitioners: Making the Most of Summer Without Burning Out

While clinic schedules and waiting rooms ebb and flow with seasonal illnesses, the demands on clinician time remain constant.

Katy Vogelaar, FNP-C
By Katy Vogelaar, FNP-C on
May 06, 2025
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The Superhero Burrito: Wrapping Kids in Comfort, Not Chaos

You’re in the middle of suturing a pediatric facial laceration, and your tiny patient has just entered full wiggle mode. Arms are flailing, legs are kicking, and you’re starting to wonder if you’ve accidentally been cast in a live-action wrestling match.

Ross Cohen, DO
By Ross Cohen, DO on
April 30, 2025
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Herbs and Supplements Mythbusting: Separating Fact from Fiction

Herbal supplements are everywhere—and so are the bold claims that come with them. From tea tree oil to echinacea to zinc, they’re often marketed as natural cures for everything from acne to the common cold. But how much of it actually holds up?

Tiffany Proffitt, DO
By Tiffany Proffitt, DO on
April 28, 2025
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Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis: The Cough That Won’t Quit

A weary parent walks into your urgent care clinic, eyes heavy from too many sleepless nights. “This cough just won’t go away,” they say. The child beside them is tired too—persistent, wet coughing for weeks, difficulty keeping up with peers, and no end in sight.

By Maureen McCaffrey, PA-C on
April 25, 2025
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Introducing The Right Script: An Antibiotic Stewardship Audio Course

Prescribing antibiotics in the outpatient setting is more complex than it gets credit for. We’re balancing evolving guidelines, limited face-to-face time, patient expectations, and a growing public health threat: antimicrobial resistance.

Jackie McDevitt-Capetola, PA-C
By Jackie McDevitt-Capetola, PA-C on
April 23, 2025
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Palliative Care in the ED

Starting the conversation about code status and goals of care in the ED matters. Not infrequently, we’re caring for patients with life-threatening injuries, advanced age, or serious medical comorbidities. Our training prepares us to stabilize these acute conditions, but in doing so, we often establish a trajectory for the rest of the hospital stay—one that profoundly impacts both the patient and their family. Having these conversations...

Amber Sheeley, PA-C
By Amber Sheeley, PA-C on
April 21, 2025
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The Lidocaine Hack: Warming Up to Pain-Free ER Laceration Repairs

Working in the ER often feels like trying to perform surgery while riding on a rollercoaster. Between the chaos of nonstop patients and the art of keeping everyone (mostly) comfortable, every little hack counts. 

Ross Cohen, DO
By Ross Cohen, DO on
April 10, 2025
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