Shingles by Stan Wasbin, M.D.
What would life be without a little mystery? I often ask this rhyming question in response to the endless unknowns that riddle the field of
Whooping Cough by Dorcas M. Eaves, M.D., MSS, AACPE
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, has reached an epidemic level in California in 2014. This week ABC News reports that our state is facing
Dehydration by Christine To
What is dehydration? Dehydration is when your body loses more fluids than what it is taking in, causing your body to become out of balance.
Dog and Cat Bites by Alison Sims, M.D.
Summer is a great season to spend time with your furry friends outdoors. Dog parks and dog beaches are popular spots to play with your
Heat-Related Injuries by Dorcas M. Eaves, MD, MSS, ACPE
Many meteorological and academic circles attribute weather extremes to global warming, secondary to greenhouse emissions. Whether or not you believe this theory, statistical data demonstrates
Stroke Awareness by Sara Rahimi, LVN
Think FAST! Face, Arms, Speech, and Time, also known as “FAST,” are the cardinal signs in determining if someone is experiencing a stroke. Deemed a
Skin Exams and Early Detection of Melanoma by Alison Sims M.D.
A common question asked during any routine office visit at our urgent care is “by the way, doctor, could you also look at this spot
Q. & A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Hand Sanitizers
This Month’s Topic- Hand Sanitizers Question: Dr. Kiskila, I’ve heard that hand sanitizers may compromise a person’s ability to naturally fight off bacteria and
Middle Ear Infections by Nathan Kiskila, M.D.
Middle ear infections are seen with the physical presence of middle ear inflammation and symptoms like fever and ear pain. Middle ear infections typically arise