Vaccinations are an often-debated topic. Some parents feel the possible side effects aren’t worth the risk. Others want their child to avoid life-threatening complications if their child contracts an illness from a peer.  Consider this when deciding if your child...

Did you know that the largest organ in your body is your skin? You might not think of your skin as an organ, but it is and has a very important role in protecting everything below the skin’s surface. Because the skin covers a lot of surface area and is exposed to...

It’s Saturday and your son has a high fever and is pulling at his ear. Your daughter is throwing up and not keeping liquids down, but her pediatrician is closed on weekends. You were hiking with friends and tripped on a tree root. Your wrist is swollen and hurts to...

Animal bites are stressful, especially if it’s your own pet. An estimated 2 to 5 million animal bites happen every year, accounting for 1% of emergency department visits. You might be surprised to learn that cat bites are the most common bite seen by medical...

We’ve all been there. The pressure is in a band around your head. The dull ache is right behind both eyes and behind the nose. The dull throb in your temples that isn’t diminishing as the day goes on. Headaches are part of life. For many people, headaches come and go....

Do you realize the importance of a solid night’s sleep? We’re talking restorative sleep, not just bits and pieces as you toss and turn between snippets of light sleep.  Sleep deprivation affects both your physical and mental health. If you’re not getting enough sleep,...

May’s already seen high temperatures go over 100ºF at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Summer brings sunshine, which makes you want to get outside to enjoy the gorgeous weather. However, summer also brings excessive heat, and that heat can cause serious...

Almost everyone experiences heartburn at some point in their life. It’s that uncomfortable burning sensation that persists in the chest as stomach acid flows into the esophagus. If it’s a first time or infrequent occurrence, many of us start to wonder: What if it’s...

California law requires primary care physicians to see patients within 10 business days for non-urgent care. Specialty care physicians must see patients within 15 business days. Urgent care centers have become important in health care as patients have the right to see...

Landing a new job is an amazing feeling, but learning that a pre-employment physical is required isn’t always as exciting. You might not like the idea of being in a waiting room with strangers who are coughing and feverish, especially when you’re about to start...