An annual physical is essentially a comprehensive evaluation of your health. It is considered a type of preventive care visit since it includes patient education, through which you can learn about your risks for certain medical conditions as well as some self-care strategies. If you’re due for an annual physical, the first thing that might…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), private industry employers had reported approximately 2.7 million nonfatal work-related illnesses and injuries in 2020 alone. This goes to show that even with employers’ strict compliance with the guidelines set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), injuries can still happen at work –and even the…
There is no telling when pediatric health emergencies happen. Fortunately, urgent care clinics, like ours here at Cornerstone Urgent Care Center in Rochester, New York, exist to provide patients of all ages prompt care for non-life-threatening health concerns that can’t wait. Now you know where to go when your child falls ill or gets injured…
For quick treatment of a non-life-threatening but important medical issue, it is no longer necessary to head to the nearest emergency room. If you want to save on medical costs and not have to wait hours to receive medical care, consider going to an urgent care clinic. An urgent care center is a facility where…
An injury— regardless of whether you sustained it at home, on the job, during your sports game, or as a result of a car accident—can pose a threat to your financial stability and cause you quality-of-life issues. If you have a minor injury that you think still requires prompt medical intervention, consider visiting an urgent…
When you need medical attention quickly, look no further than our urgent care center in Rochester, NY. Open for extended hours seven days a week, you can receive treatment and services to treat all types of injuries and conditions at an urgent care center. It is an ideal facility to visit when you need urgent…
Sinuses are cavities or spaces in the head that are interconnected by channels. Sinuses produce mucus, which keeps the nose clean and free of bacteria. However, the sinuses can become infected, and instead of pockets of just air, they become clogged with thick mucus. A mild case of sinus infection can be treated at home….
A wound is a break in the skin. Cuts, scrapes, and scratches are all wounds. You could wound yourself when cooking, cleaning, or gardening. Your child could wound themselves during a bad fall at home or while playing. A wound can happen at any time, night or day, and it pays to know how to…
If you’ve ever been checked for a broken bone or a lung issue, you’ve probably had an X-ray. This technology has been an incredibly helpful diagnostic medical tool since the late 1800s, and it is now upgraded to be in digital format. The X-ray’s major benefits include its speed in producing quick results for your…
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that must be controlled in order for you to enjoy a normal lifestyle. It can cause symptoms including wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath – so it is imperative to partner with an excellent physician who can treat you at a moment’s notice. Let’s talk about how best to…
An urgent care center is a medical facility you go to if you need emergency care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. If you’ve never been to one, know that an urgent care center is actually like a walk-in clinic. They can treat conditions such as scrapes, cuts, sprains, strains, fractures, cough, colds, the flu, and…
Especially as we get older, the body’s natural functions become a bit less efficient. That includes the skin’s ability to heal even a small wound. That is why proper wound care can make the difference between whether a wound heals or becomes infected. Not all wounds can be treated at home. You may be wondering…
