Sugarloaf Urgent Care + Primary Care

DOT Physical Near Me in Lawrenceville, GA

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 21:15:00 GMT

DOT Physical Near Me in Lawrenceville, GA Looking for a DOT Physical near Lawrenceville, GA? Our physicians are trained to provide a complete DOT physical assessment for certification. A Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical is required by any employees that may have an impact on their safety and the safety of the public. [...]

Best methods to control high blood pressure

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:26:00 GMT

Best methods to control high blood pressure Millions of Americans suffer from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. High blood pressure is often termed as the “silent killer” that slowly damages blood vessels over time. Lifestyle habits play a huge role in blood pressure issues, and simple changes can make drastic improvements in [...]

Should I get an Annual Physical Exam? Offering Physicals Near Lawrenceville, GA 30044

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 19:39:00 GMT

Should I get an Annual Physical Exam? Offering Physicals Near Lawrenceville, GA 30044 Even if you feel perfectly fine and healthy, annual physicals should still be routinely completed to check and evaluate general health. Our doctors are thorough in evaluation and will spend time listening and addressing any health concerns you have. Physical [...]

Flu season is here! Come in and get your flu shots at Sugarloaf Urgent Care

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 19:22:00 GMT

Flu season is here! Come in and get your flu shots at Sugarloaf Urgent Care Ever year, there are a countless number of people that skip out on the flu shot vaccination. Don’t be amongst those! We are in flu season right now which typically runs annually from October to May. During 2016-2017, flu vaccination prevented [...]

Suffering from allergies? Get allergy testing done in Lawrenceville, GA 30044

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Benefits of Allergy Testing - Lawrenceville, GA 30044 According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans suffer from various types of allergies each year. There are many different types ranging from Skin, Food, Drug, and Insect allergies. Many people suffer throughout the year without figuring out the [...]

Anorexia Nervosa – Treatment Overview

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:11:00 GMT

Anorexia Nervosa - Treatment Overview All people with anorexia need treatment. In most cases, this involves seeing a doctor and having regular counseling sessions. A hospital stay is needed for those who are seriously underweight or who have severe medical problems. The goals of treatment are to restore a healthy weight and healthy [...]

How are overweight and obesity treated?

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:09:00 GMT

How are overweight and obesity treated? Successful weight-loss treatments include setting goals and making lifestyle changes, such as eating fewer calories and being physically active. Medicines and weight-loss surgery also are options for some people if lifestyle changes aren’t enough. Set Realistic Goals Setting realistic weight-loss goals is an important first step to [...]

What causes acid reflux disease?

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:07:00 GMT

What causes acid reflux disease? One common cause of acid reflux disease is a stomach abnormality called a hiatal hernia. This occurs when the upper part of the stomach and LES move above the diaphragm, a muscle that separates your stomach from your chest. Normally, the diaphragm helps keep acid in our stomach. [...]

Hypertension/High Blood Pressure

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:06:00 GMT

Hypertension/High Blood Pressure High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease,heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems. “Blood pressure” is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over [...]

Headache Treatment

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:05:00 GMT

Headache Treatment More than 47 million Americans have experienced a severe or debilitating headache in the past three months. Migraines alone affect 9% of the U.S. population and costs $1 billion a year in direct medical expenses. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Most painkillers won’t kick in for about 1-2 hours, so take a [...]

Burns and electric shock

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:04:00 GMT

Burns and electric shock Most minor burns will heal on their own, and home treatment is usually all that is needed to relieve your symptoms and promote healing. But if you suspect you may have a more severe injury, use first-aid measures while you arrange for an evaluation by your doctor. Immediate first [...]

Poison Ivy: Tips for treating and preventing

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:03:00 GMT

Poison Ivy: Tips for treating and preventing A rash from poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is caused by an oil found in these plants called urushiol (you-ROO-shee-all). When this oil touches your skin, it often causes an itchy, blistering rash. Most people can safely treat the rash at home. However, if [...]

What is skin glue?

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT

What is skin glue? Skin glue is a special type of medical adhesive. It joins the edges of a wound together, while the wound starts to heal underneath. Doctors and nurses may use skin glue to close wounds instead of other methods, such as: stitches (sutures) skin staples adhesive tape Skin glue can [...]

When stitches are needed

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 03:59:00 GMT

When stitches are needed It is important to determine if your wound needs to be closed by a doctor. Your risk of infection increases the longer the wound remains open. Most wounds that require closure should be stitched, stapled, or closed with skin adhesives (also called liquid stitches) within 6 to 8 hours [...]

Water & Dehydration

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 03:58:00 GMT

Water & Dehydration During hot summer days, it is very necessary to remember to hydrate yourself often.Your body is made up of about 45%-75% water, based on how much fat you have; therefore, water should be part of your daily routine. Lack of water can cause dehydration which can lead to thirst, dry [...]

What is Urgent Care?

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 03:53:00 GMT

What is Urgent Care? Emergency Care or Urgent Care? During an intense situation when adrenaline is pumping and every second counts, it can be difficult to judge whether a person needs urgent or emergency care. You’ll first need to determine if the individual requires Emergency or Urgent Care. A situation needing Emergency Care [...]

How to drain a blister, by Sugarloaf Urgent Care

bberendsen@ideazonemarketing.com (Bob Berendsen) — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:31:00 GMT

How to drain a blister, by Sugarloaf Urgent Care To reduce blister-related pain, drain the fluid while leaving the overlying skin intact. Here’s how: Clean your hands and the blister with soap and warm water. Swab the blister with iodine. Sterilize a clean, sharp needle by wiping it with rubbing alcohol. Use the needle to puncture [...]