Convenient and Caring Lab Services at Regional Family Medicine
At Regional Family Medicine, we’re proud to offer a in-house laboratory designed to make your healthcare experience faster and more convenient. Our skilled lab team plays a key role in your care by providing a wide range of diagnostic and screening tests that give your doctor timely, accurate results to guide your treatment. Because our […]
Measles – Symptoms, Treatment & Vaccination
Measles, also known as rubeola, is highly contagious and spread through the air. You can contract measles virus just by being in a room 2 hours after someone with measles had been there. Symptoms Measles symptoms typically appear 7-14 days after catching the virus and can consist of high fevers, cough, runny nose, red and […]
All About Tetanus
Tetanus is a condition caused by the toxin producing bacteria, clostridium tetani. It is found in soil and often introduced into the human body via puncture wounds. Although people typically worry about rusty nails, any puncture (especially if it happens outdoors) can introduce tetanus into the body. The bacteria can also be introduced via burns, […]
Bladder Infections – Signs, Analysis and Treatment
Bladder infections are one of the most common complaints we take care of here at the doctor’s office. But common things can still be serious. Signs you may have a bladder infection: urgency to urinate frequency of urination pain with urination odor to your urine blood in urine If you suspect you have a bladder […]
How to Deal With Tick Bites
It’s that time of year again! The ticks have been busy already, we have seen lots of folks this spring with bites and the subsequent problems they cause. If you get bit by a tick: Remove it as soon as possible. Do NOT wait to have a healthcare provider do it. The longer a tick […]