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What To Do for a Wasp Sting

What To Do for a Wasp Sting

In Pennsylvania, wasps are most active during the summer months. Like bees, hornets, and yellow jackets, wasps are [...]
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What to Watch for After a Tick Bite

With spring and summer comes more sunshine, more time spent outdoors – and more bug bites. When we expose our skin in [...]
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How to Stop Poison Ivy From Spreading

“Leaves of three, let them be.” This is a phrase you’ll want to remember if you enjoy spending time [...]
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Stages of Frostbite and When to Seek Care

Winters in Philadelphia aren’t for the faint of heart, when the City of Brotherly Love becomes the city of [...]
Understanding Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

What Is Tendonitis?

Ever notice a sudden pain in your elbow, wrist, or other parts of your body? It might be your body’s way of telling [...]
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Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Which Do You Need?

Have you ever been in a situation and wondered if it calls for an emergency room (ER) visit? A study found two-thirds [...]
Urgent Care Has Your Back This Spring Break

Urgent Care Has Your Back This Spring Break

People across the northeast are itching for a little fun in the sun. Cue spring break! Over the next few weeks, social [...]
Rosy Cheeks: A Red Flag for Something Serious?

Are Rosy Cheeks a Red Flag for Something Serious?

You've probably noticed cool winter air can bring out rosy red cheeks from any complexion. While rosy cheeks typically [...]
Winter Slips and Falls: The Cold Hard Truth

Winter Slips and Falls: The Cold Hard Truth

There comes a point in every adult’s life when a “snow day” isn't all about ice-forts and sledding. No, the grown [...]
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3 Reasons Why Your Cut May Need Stitches

The dog barks, the baby cries, the doorbell rings, and... Ouch! One minute you’re washing dishes, and the next [...]