How to “poison proof” your home and what to do in an emergency
More than 90 percent of poisonings happen within the home, especially within the kitchen and bathroom. Many common household products can be dangerous if inhaled or swallowed — especially for young children. Items such as cleaning products and medications are the...
Aspergers and Autism: What’s the difference?
Over the last decade, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Aspergers have steadily gained more mainstream attention. In fact, about one percent of the world population has ASD, with a prevalence of one in every 59 births in the United States making it the...
How to recognize signs of a concussion
In recent years, concussions have been getting a lot of attention — especially surrounding sports and the safety of its players. If you have a child or children that participates in a sport, or even if you do not, it’s important to know the signs of a concussion and...
What Can You Do if Your Child is Overweight?
It is now estimated that one in every five children in the US is overweight, a number that has more than tripled in the last 30 years. Overweight preschoolers are five times more likely than average weight children to be overweight or obese as adults. As a result,...
4 safety tips for new college students on campus
Each year, thousands of students across the U.S. leave home and move into college dormitories. By the time these young people enter college, they're already on the way to becoming full-fledged adults, responsible for guiding their own academic career. Yet being...Testimonials
Jody Pfotenhauer
I fell ill while traveling. I was so pleased to have found CareWell Urgent Care. The wait was short, the staff was great and the doctor was very thorough. I received a follow up call 4 days after my visit to relay lab results, confirm my treatment plan and check that I was feeling better. Above and beyond and very appreciated.