It is well known that systemic antibiotic overprescription has resulted in "super bugs" that are resistant to typical treatment options. "According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US, every year about two million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to anything we can throw at them and of those, at least 23,000 die." However, our bodies are affected Read More
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Common Spring Injuries
It's spring! Time to go outside, let the kids run free and enjoy the fresh air. But before you do, review this list of common injuries that happen at this time of year. Bug Bites Mosquitoes are one obvious culprit, but others abound. Ticks like our tall grass, as do other creepy crawlies. Black widow and brown recluse spiders live in Texas and are dangerous to children and adults. Animals tend to Read More
Common Conditions That Can Send You to Urgent Care in Katy
There are many conditions that can be treated at an urgent care facility, from injuries to sickness. Although urgent care is not appropriate for life-threatening accidents or illnesses, for many common conditions urgent care is the quickest, most affordable option. Injuries Treated at Urgent Care Many people who come into urgent care facilities come because they have an injury or have recently Read More
Can You Save Money in Katy By Paying Your Doctor In Cash?
Direct pay medical services, such as MRIs, blood work and even some out patient surgeries can cost you a lot less if you leave your insurer out of the loop. Because doctors have to wait for reimbursement, spend time and money following up with insurance companies and accept negotiated rates far less than market value, they are often willing to charge you less for the service than you would Read More
How to decide when to go to the ER or to Katy’s Zion Urgent Care Clinic
Urgent care centers are quickly spreading across the country as an affordable option for medical treatment, especially when your regular doctor office isn't open. However, you need to know the differences between urgent care and the emergency room. The ER is for life-threatening situations, although many people go there even if it's not an emergency. According to one study, nearly half of ER Read More
