Flu season is just around the corner, but some of you may have already caught the bug! Surely you know that you should drink lots of fluids and get plenty of rest in order to combat the flu […]
Read MoreBloating can be very uncomfortable, especially when you’re dealing with ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Abdominal pain is the number one symptom of why people visit the ER. To alleviate bloating and prevent it […]
Read MoreAllergy season is in full effect right now and coincidentally you might have noticed that you tend to get ear infections around this time of the year as well. You are probably wondering, can allergies cause ear infections? […]
Read MoreInsect bites are usually not something to be concerned about, but it is still necessary to be informed as many insects out there carry potentially life-threatening diseases and infections. Here is a guide to inform you about everything […]
Read MoreAs the parent of a child with asthma, you know how helpless you feel when your child is suffering from an asthma attack. You are not alone, more than 10 percent of children have asthma. If you panic […]
Read MoreIf you need to use a tourniquet chances are you’re in an emergency situation and every second counts. You’ve exhausted all options, because when it comes to tourniquets, they are not the best option to stop bleeding but […]
Read MoreYou tend to hear about the most common food allergies over and over again so much so that you haven’t thought about other foods that are out there and could be causing you discomfort or worse. Village Emergency […]
Read MoreTraveling doesn’t have to mean leaving your healthy habits behind. With some clever planning and mindfulness, you can stay healthy no matter where you are in the world. From vacations to work trips, travel is a part of […]
Read MoreWhether your kids will spend the summer exploring the beach or the wide-open spaces of your own backyard, you can take a few precautions to help prevent sunburns, ear infections, bug bites, and other summertime complaints. The physicians […]
Read MoreJust about everyone gets diarrhea at some point in life. Experts estimate there are about 179 million cases of acute diarrhea in the United States per year. Most of the time, the loose stools of diarrhea last a […]
Read MoreMost people are aware that some food allergies, such as shellfish or peanut allergies, can be life-threatening, but other types of allergies can be as well. The vast majority of people with allergies have mild reactions like a […]
Read MoreWhether your child’s response to going to the doctor is to scream, kick, and throw a fit, or to cry and beg you with pleading, tear-filled eyes to not go, this reluctance to see a doctor is about […]
Read MoreThe world around you is full of insects, some of whom view you as a disturbance or food source. From bees to fire ants, insects can, and do, bite and sting in search of nourishment or as a […]
Read MoreIn 2015, researchers studying hospitalizations that were brought on by urinary tract infections found something interesting: UTIs spiked among women aged 18 to 44 in the summer months. Later studies confirmed the finding. There are many theories about […]
Read MoreAny trauma to the head — including your skull, scalp, or brain — is considered a head injury and can be potentially serious. Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, skull fractures, and lacerations to the scalp are all classified as […]
Read MoreA dental emergency requires immediate care. The expert team at the Clear Creek Emergency Room can address damage to your teeth at all hours of the day — any day of the week. Relying on painkillers for tooth […]
Read MorePregnancy is an exciting time for you and your family, but it can also be confusing. Changes to your body abound, and sometimes you may experience light bleeding or spotting. Approximately 20% of women experience spotting during the […]
Read MoreIf you have a headache that’s preventing you from, well, just about everything, we can help. And here’s a look at how you can figure out what’s causing your head pain. More than 45 million people in the […]
Read MoreWhen you or a loved one needs emergency care, negotiating a busy and impersonal hospital with long wait times isn’t an ideal solution — especially if you have a standalone ER nearby. At Clear Creek ER, our goal […]
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard people talk about broken bones and fractures as if they’re different things. The surprising this is, they’re the same. A fractured bone is a broken bone. In fact, physicians use both words interchangeably, but in […]
Read MoreBroken bones are a common childhood injury and with proper care can heal with no long-term damage. Ensure your child gets the care they need by visiting Clear Creek ER after any trauma that suggests a fracture. Kids […]
Read MoreAbdominal pain that’s disabling needs attention, but it can be hard to diagnose. If cramps or other pain send you to the ER, the medical team has the tools and know-how to figure out the source of your […]
Read MoreNot being able to take a full, deep breath can be scary – for you or a child or loved one. Congestion can hamper breathing so much so that you want immediate relief. Congestion can result from a […]
Read MoreWhen a medical situation arises that calls for prompt attention, you want to get to the right place first to avoid wasting precious time. While the words “urgent care” and “emergency room” may seem like one in the […]
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