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Posts about Urgent Care

Tech in Medicine: Are Smartwatches Changing the Way We Practice?

Smartwatches and other wearable fitness trackers are everywhere—and they’re doing way more than counting steps. These devices now track heart rate variability (HRV), flag irregular heart rhythms, and even record single-lead ECGs. Cool, right? But what happens when a patient walks in with their wrist buzzing and a bunch of data they want us to interpret? Let’s dive into the world of wearables and what they mean for us as healthcare...

Suzette Iverson, PA-C
By Suzette Iverson, PA-C on
December 17, 2024
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Pertussis Primer: What Clinicians Need to Know as Cases Surge

With pertussis cases on the rise, it's time to brush up on best practices for diagnosing, treating, and containing this highly contagious respiratory infection.  Aside from thinking of the song, “Whoop there it is” whenever I hear pertussis, and the fact that it’s one of the only things Azithromycin is still good for, the rest of the details about this disease were buried in the back of my brain! 

Jackie McDevitt-Capetola, PA-C
By Jackie McDevitt-Capetola, PA-C on
December 10, 2024
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Dang It, Dengue!

Dengue fever has been on the rise all over the world, with more cases than usual in many countries, including the United States. 2024 was a “banner year” for dengue, with up to 400 million cases worldwide and up to a 2000% increase in cases in different regions compared to the year beforehand. While most cases are mild, severe cases of dengue fever can lead to death. It’s important for front-line clinicians who see sick patients in...

Neda Frayha, MD
By Neda Frayha, MD on
November 25, 2024
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Understanding Sialolithiasis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What is sialolithiasis?

Kelly Heidepriem, MD
By Kelly Heidepriem, MD on
November 22, 2024
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When Little Lungs Meet a Big Problem: Mycoplasma Pneumoniae

Unfortunately, my son was part of the initial Mycoplasma pneumoniae outbreak that hit in the fall of 2023. We had just returned from a family cruise – bringing back more than just souvenirs. While most of my family tested positive for COVID post-cruise, my son kept testing negative. However, his cough and fever lingered just enough to keep my PA instincts and Mom Radar on high alert. Let’s dive into reviewing a condition that has made an...

Erin Pressley, PA-C
By Erin Pressley, PA-C on
November 07, 2024
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Fiber: Your Best Friend or Worst Enemy? A Quick Guide

We’ve all done it—given patients the standard advice to “increase your daily fiber intake” without a second thought. After all, it seems like a simple, harmless suggestion, right? But what does it actually mean to crank up the fiber, and when should you rethink the recommendation? 

Tiffany Proffitt, DO
By Tiffany Proffitt, DO on
October 02, 2024
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A Novel Approach to Prevent STIs: Doxycycline PEP

Bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, are increasing across the United States. In June 2024, the CDC announced new recommendations for a novel approach to combat this rise by using doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). You may be familiar with using PEP to prevent viral infections like HIV or pregnancy, but this represents a new public health strategy for bacterial infection...

Kim Bambach, MD
By Kim Bambach, MD on
September 27, 2024
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Time Management Pearls for Clinicians: Optimizing Efficiency

As healthcare professionals, our days are filled with many tasks, such as patient encounters, documentation, and administrative work, not to mention keeping track of a household or family. Time management becomes crucial in ensuring that we provide quality care while maintaining our well-being. In this blog, we'll explore some valuable pearls for efficient clinical time management, and I’ll note some tips that have worked well for me.

Ashley Greer PA-C
By Ashley Greer PA-C on
September 20, 2024
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First 5 Minutes of Managing Hydrofluoric Acid Burns in Urgent Care

Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is a silent threat – seemingly harmless at first glance but with the potential to cause severe, life-threatening harm. It’s one of those rare exposures that many medical professionals may never encounter, but when it does happen, prompt and precise action is crucial. In this post, we’ll break down the crucial first five minutes after identifying an HF burn and the vital steps that urgent care professionals should...

Kelly Heidepriem, MD
By Kelly Heidepriem, MD on
September 10, 2024
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Introducing Practical Pharmacology: An Outpatient Audio Course

Nowhere is the gap between book learning and clinical practice quite so apparent as in the world of pharmacology. The best medication for Diagnosis X is Drug Y on the boards, but what about when your real-life patient is allergic to that medication? What if they can’t afford it? What if there’s a drug shortage?

By Katy Vogelaar, NP and Suzette Iverson, PA-C on
September 05, 2024
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Practical Pearls for Head Lice Management

As I walk into the classroom to pick up my young child from school, I am greeted with a battlefield of zombie-like bodies strewn across the colorful carpet. I quickly scoop my son up off the floor, but my heart begins to race, thinking about that communal carpet, and I can’t help worrying about the possibility of head lice… 

Ross Cohen, DO
By Ross Cohen, DO on
August 09, 2024
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Soothing the Burn: Essential Tips for Managing Sunburn

Ah, summer—the season of sun-kissed days and outdoor adventures. But all that sunshine comes with an enemy: sunburn. As urgent care providers, you're no strangers to the aftermath of a day spent under the rays. So, how can you best help your patients recover from sunburn and prevent further discomfort? 

Kaitlyn Almeida, PA-C
By Kaitlyn Almeida, PA-C on
August 08, 2024
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