When Injury, Illness Happen on the Road – Know Where to Go
Before you take to the roads or the air this holiday season, make sure your travel plans include preparations in case of illness or emergency. [...]
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WellNow Urgent Care and SPHP Open Fourth Capital Region Urgent Care
St. Peter’s Health Partners and WellNow Urgent Care have opened a new location in Albany. Located at 1438 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203, the new urgent care location will provide immediate medical care to patients — both with and without insurance — seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. [...]
Business Review: Urgent Care Center Opening in New Location in Albany
The Albany Business Review published an article on the newest WellNow Urgent Care to open in the Capital Region. Run by St. Peter's Health Partners alongside WellNow, the center is located at 1438 Western Avenue in Guilderland. It opens Wednesday, February 5. [...]
LiveSmart: Don’t Let Winter Fun Go Down Hill … Think Safety!
The National Safety Council estimates there are 33,000 emergency room visits each year for sledding injuries, most involving children ages five to nine. Dr. Mark Osborn reviews some basic rules to ensure a safe, fun time. [...]
LiveSmart: Stretching Important to Keep Hand Pain at Bay
If you’ve experienced hand pain from overuse, an injury, or arthritis, you know how it can limit your activities. The gentle art of stretching your wrists and hands daily increases flexibility, helping to lower the risk of injury. [...]
LiveSmart: Closing Up a Wound – Which Option is Best?
When you have a serious laceration, your local urgent care physician has a variety of options at their disposal to treat your skin wound. [...]
LiveSmart: Remember Safe Lifting Techniques for Better Health
How best to protect yourself from the ravages of everyday lifting? Our physical therapist weighs in with some advice. [...]
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