National Women’s Physician Day Highlights Persisting Gender Bias in Medical Field

Despite the growing need for doctors all across the nation, there is still a gender bias and wage gap concerning women in the medical field. February 3rd marked National Women’s Physicians Day, celebrating the birthday of America’s first female doctor, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. Accepted into medical school as a practical joke back in the mid […]

When You Need a Doctor After Hours, Go To an Urgent Care Center

Millions of people visit the emergency room each year, but research shows many don’t need to. According to a Milliman study, anywhere from 44 to 65% of all ER visits could have been adequately handled at urgent care centers. That’s an eye-opening statistic and a very important one, considering urgent care is much less costly […]

4 Ways to Keep a Good Balance Your Life

There are many things that can consume a person’s life in a positive or a negative way. Finances, children, career, knowledge and weight loss are just a few. Being obsessive about anything is not healthy but allowing yourself to give your all to something in a balanced fashion can be a great way to really […]