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Five Outdoor Safety Tips To Avoid an Emergency
Whether you are hiking, swimming, or doing activities in your backyard, many of us like to enjoy time outdoors. However, we know things can change in the blink of an eye. Yes, emergencies happen...
Health & Wellness
Drowning and Water Safety
Summer is finally here and it’s time to spend some time in the water cooling off, whether it’s at the pool, lake, or beach. As we’re enjoying this weather near the water, injuries are...
Urgent Care
Staying Safe During the Summer
With summer comes sunny days, family cookouts and swimming pools – and the possibility of unexpected injuries from fireworks, extreme heat, and outdoor activities.
“Typically, in the main emergency department, you’re going to see heart...
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The Difference Between Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Dehydration
One of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illness is staying hydrated. Without the right amount of fluid intake, your body can’t keep its temperature at a normal, consistent level....
Allergies
Allergies: Know Where to Go to Get Relief This Season
For allergy and asthma sufferers in Atlanta, there are effectively three seasons: summer, winter and pollen.
In Atlanta, the warmer-than-usual weather triggers an early release of tree pollen. As a result, pollen counts start rising...
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What You Should Know About Norovirus
What people sometimes call the “stomach flu” isn’t really influenza – it’s usually a syndrome called viral gastroenteritis caused by other viruses. The most common of these viruses in adults is called norovirus, and...
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Convalescent Plasma Treatment Explained
As clinical researchers continue to identify a vaccine for COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized several treatments, such as remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine (which was later revoked by the FDA). Another treatment...
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Emory Connected Care: Virtual Medical Visits through Telehealth
Taking good care of yourself, seeing a doctor when something’s not right, and taking your medicine as prescribed are all vital to good health. So, why would you stop during a global pandemic? It...
