Urgent Care

When seeking medical care, there are several different provider types and options from which to choose. For example, you may have asked yourself a common question: Should I go to my primary care provider, urgent care or the emergency room? Sarah Herbert, APRN with Renown Medical Group – South Carson, provides guidelines to help you easily make this decision.

With spring in full swing and summer on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. But as temperatures rise, staying hydrated becomes more important than ever. So how much water do you really need—and how can you make it easier to keep up? Aurosis Reddy, DO, a family medicine provider with Renown Medical Group, shares helpful hydration tips.

As this season beckons more time in the great outdoors for all ages, the risk of bug bites from simply being outside more often also increases. “While many bug bites cause nothing more than an annoying itch or bump, in some cases, they can pose more serious health risks if not treated promptly,” says Dr. Russell Stodtmeister, a family medicine physician with Renown Health.