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Going to a doctor It's 7pm on a Saturday, your child has a high fever, things are getting worse and you need quick medical attention. Where do you take them? If you go to urgent care your provider might suggest you be transferred to an ER for higher level of care. You can’t afford to pay for two sets of bills, but your child needs medical attention now. What do you do? Fortunately there are a few good options – some better than others. Many people base their decision on cost. Both hospitals and Freestanding ERs can handle everything that [...]

Which of the following are true? In medicine we like tests so let’s start this discussion with a quick quiz. Edward Jenner, father of vaccinology, was the great, great, great, great grandfather of Caitlyn Jenner. The word “Vaccine” was derived from the Latin word for cow. There is some scientific evidence that the MMR vaccine may cause neurologic diseases such as autism. The anti-vaccine movement began in 1830. Only 30% of a population needs to be vaccinated to protect the entire population. Vaccine History Ask any modern healthcare professional to list the 10 greatest achievements of the past [...]

Beat the heat. People tend to assume that Winter is the most popular time to get sick because we tend to see an influx of colds and cases of flu. However, Summer brings forth a different set of weather conditions and different illnesses/ailments to spoil your summer fun. Here’s a top 10 list of prevalent Summer illnesses here in North Texas. Follow your instincts 10. Coxsackie (Hand, Foot, and Mouth) This virus thrives during the warmers months and infects more than 200,000 people every year. Although most common in children younger than age 10- adults are not in [...]