Flu season is underway. The week ending September 20th (Week 38) saw 45,194 flu tests performed, and 160 of them were positive. It may not seem like a lot, but we haven’t even started to enter peak flu season. Looking at the past month's increased number of positive...

Workers expect to be relatively safe when they’re on the job. Yet, every 99 minutes in 2023, someone in the U.S. died while working. That’s just work-related deaths. If you look at deaths alone, the statistics show the following percentages. Transportation incidents –...

So many things draw visitors to Fresno County. From breweries to outdoor spaces, incredible dining to cultural attractions, there’s a lot to see or do. The area is known for having about 300 sunny days each year, making it the perfect place to get outside and enjoy...

A study of 500 school students resulted in the report of 63.9% of the girls and 50.9% of the boys experiencing back pain. The children range in age from 11 to 17 and carry backpacks as heavy as 19.8 pounds. It’s not the only study to find that backpacks cause spinal...

Concussions are the mildest form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). They occur when the head takes a blow or is jolted, causing injury to the brain. While they’re not considered life-threatening, you shouldn’t ignore a hit to the head. Urgent care is an excellent way to...

In 20 years, the number of Americans with chronic health conditions increased from 125 million to 157 million. Half of all Americans have at least one chronic condition, and 23% have two. Even more alarming is that 29% have three or more. Californians face incredibly...

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...