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Cut Your Hand? Consider Going to an Urgent Care Unit
Walk in medical clinics provide an appealing alternative to the emergency room (ER) for when you need to seek immediate medical attention. It is always recommended to go to the ER for life-threatening injuries, but for everything else urgent care centers provide virtually the same services for considerably less than what you would pay in…
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Protect the Biggest Organ in Your Body Dermatology
The skin is the largest organ in the body but ironically many people seem to take it for granted. The skin provides the first line of protection against injury and diseases for your body. Dermatology, therefore, is one of the most critical fields in medicine. Most people first encounter a dermatologist for acne treatment. Eighty-five…
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It Takes a Village — and the Right Pediatrician — to Raise a Happy, Healthy Child
An old — and now famous — Nigerian proverb emphasizes the importance of community in child rearing by saying it takes a village to raise a child. This means that the assistance and wisdom of extended family, teachers, neighbors, and other community members is essential in raising a happy, healthy child. The sentiment from which…