The United States is turning green. And it has been for a while. State legislators have been passing laws over the last three decades that allow the medical use of marijuana. Medical marijuana is being approved at the state level to alleviate a wide variety of adverse health symptoms. Common qualifying conditions for a medical […]
Women who have dedicated their lives to medicine may have an unsettling common denominator. Infertility in women is on the rise. According to the American Medical Women’s Association, studies show that one in four female doctors struggle with infertility—that’s a whopping 25%. Infertility is a growing problem. In the general population of the […]
Everyone needs to see a doctor at some point in their lives. Whether you’re facing an illness, pain, disorder, or just need a medication refill or regular checkup; our society relies heavily upon primary care physicians. How long has it been since you last saw yours? The Problem It can be a struggle […]
Visiting the doctor can be a frightening experience for children. Even for parents, these appointments can be uncomfortable, time-consuming, and even heartbreaking. Luckily, telehealth is making pediatric check-ups a little less scary. In this blog, you’ll find out when and how you can conveniently see an online pediatrician—without the tears. As a bonus, if […]
Need to see a specialist? Whether you’re looking for a Las Vegas OBGYN or a pediatrician for your child, getting established with a specialist physician can be an intimidating venture. It used to be a lengthy, expensive, and convoluted process. Luckily—things have changed. Today, there’s a new path available for patients. Now, you […]
You’ve been planning this vacation for months and now you’ve arrived—you finally made it to Vegas! Now, the fun begins… You’re full of excitement and ready to experience the Vegas strip and have some fun! But there’s one detail that you probably didn’t plan out while you were booking tickets, packing your bags, and […]
Need to get in to see your OBGYN? There are a lot of reasons to see your OBGYN, including getting contraceptive refills, screenings, and care for menstrual concerns, infertility, menopause, sexual health, urinary problems, and pregnancy. For most women, scheduling a gyno appointment comes with a feeling of dread. But this Las Vegas OBGYN clinic […]
Holiday traditions encourage families to get together to celebrate with distant relatives—including aunts, uncles, grandparents, and in-laws. This is an opportunity to catch up with one another and find out how everyone in your family has been doing since you were last together. Family get-togethers are also a suitable occasion to recognize when something isn’t […]
Virtual doctors are making waves. Atlanta Medical Center (AMC) in Atlanta, Georgia, has closed its doors to two facilities this year, including the most recently closed downtown location. According to Wellstar, the organization that ran these hospitals, the closures are caused by a lack of revenue, a side effect of rising inflation. Atlanta isn’t the […]
Imagine a world where you can’t get in to see your doctor for months or even years. Whether you simply need a prescription refill or help diagnosing and managing a chronic medical condition like diabetes, both can produce scary, or even life-threatening, scenarios. Now, consider that the United States isn’t that far from this reality. […]
There’s been a recent spike in positive RSV tests in the Las Vegas region. CDC data shows a jump to over 5% of positive PCR tests that began in September and October. This spike resembles last year’s Vegas RSV data for September, but preliminary information looks like it might be doubling October’s numbers. So is […]
As the number of monkeypox cases climbs in the United States during the 2022 outbreak, people are wondering if they should get the vaccine. Data from today shows nearly 30,000 cases in the US, making up nearly half of the cases in the entire world (just over 75,000 total cases worldwide) this year. Although it’s […]
