Tagged Posts: "Urgent & Emergency Care" (6)


A Smartwatch Saved His Life

When William Fryer took a bad fall, his Apple Watch sent an SOS to paramedics. A trip to The Christ Hospital Emergency Room revealed a menace lurking in his lungs, and the data from his watch played a key role in how to treat it. Read More

Posted May 05, 2023 | By Healthspirations Staff
8 Things to Know About CPR and AEDs

CPR performed by a trained bystander increases a person's chance of surviving cardiac arrest. We have the facts about CPR and AEDs. Read More

Posted January 06, 2023 | By Mark Johnston, Project Heart Restart Coordinator, The Christ Hospital
Your Summertime First Aid Guide

Get prepared for summer bug bites and injuries with our first-aid guide that will ensure your summer stays fun. Read More

Posted June 10, 2022 | Alison Sweet, MD, Medical Director, The Christ Hospital Urgent Care Centers
If I'm Sick or Injured, Should I go to the Emergency Room, Urgent Care or to See My Doctor?

When you’re sick or injured, find out if you should you go to the emergency room, urgent care or see your doctor based on your symptoms. Read More

Posted February 02, 2022 | By Christian Gausvik, MD, The Christ Hospital Physicians - Primary Care
Understanding Sepsis

Learn what sepsis is, its symptoms and who is most at risk of developing this life-threatening complication. Read More

Posted September 22, 2021 | By Stacey Dom, MSN, BBM, RN, CNL, Clinical Nurse Leader, The Christ Hospital
Your July 4th Survival Guide - Fireworks, Water and Bug Safety

Whether you're grilling out, going for a swim, or enjoying time with family, consider these precautions. Read More

Posted July 01, 2021 | By Alison Sweet, MD, Medical Director, The Christ Hospital Urgent Care Centers