Your throat feels like it’s been sandpapered and you can’t even swallow. Is it strep throat or just a cold? If you do have strep, it’s important for your friends, family, and community that you find out and get treated right away. Untreated, strep throat is very contagious for 2 or 3 weeks. But after starting treatment, it ceases … Continued

Flying around corners, hitting jumps, and even just cruising through the fields on an ATV is all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Unfortunately, far too many people get hurt riding ATVs. People just don’t seem to care about ATV safety, and that lack of concern causes an astounding number of injuries. People need to educate themselves … Continued

With all of the safety technology in today’s modern vehicles, you might expect that fewer people would need to visit an urgent care clinic or hospital after a collision. Yet 2.5 million Americans visit the emergency room each year because of car accidents. With some crashes, injuries are not always visible and some symptoms may … Continued

ATVs are a blast during the summer. Picture yourself roaring down the trail with the sun on your back and the wind bringing tears to your eyes. And while ATVs are great summer fun, they can be dangerous if you don’t take proper precautions. While ATVs don’t require as much skill to ride as dirt … Continued

Do you remember that scene in Harry Potter when he breaks his arm playing Quidditch? It looks painful, but there’s nothing much to see from the outside. In the beginning, there aren’t many visual signs of a broken bone. Most breaks don’t come through the skin in a dramatic way. Learn the five signs of … Continued