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When to go to the ER: 15 symptoms

June 1, 2022

We’ve gathered 15 symptoms that are definitely ER worthy and how you can tell. This list of symptoms is not complete, but does cover the most...

tags: emergency , emergency room , er

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Don’t delay care during the coronavirus pandemic

October 29, 2020

Afraid to go to the doctor during COVID-19? Here’s why you should not delay medical care, even during the coronavirus pandemic.

tags: covid , covid-19-blog , er , primary care

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ER visits and COVID-19: How we’re keeping you ...

August 10, 2020

You can rest assured that our care sites are always looking out for your safety and taking even more precautions now.

tags: coronavirus , covid-19 , covid-19 blog , er

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Seeking care for emergency conditions

May 10, 2020

Delaying medical care can have dire consequences. But unfortunately, that’s what has been happening recently in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic...

tags: emergency care , er

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Don't avoid emergency care

April 29, 2020

At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, we are committed to helping protect the health and safety of our community.

tags: covid-19 , emergency care , er

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Common items that send 12 kids to the ER every...

January 10, 2020

Babyproofing is typically pretty high on every new parents’ to-do list. We lock up our medications, our household cleaners and our fancy steak...

tags: babyproofing , emergency , er

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Burns: when to go to the ER

July 4, 2019

It’s fireworks season. Learn how to stay safe when handling fireworks, and how to assess whether you need medical care in the event of a burn...

tags: burn injuries , burn treatment , er for burns , fireworks burns , fireworks safety

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Mild Stroke Effects Can Go Unrecognized

May 3, 2019

Whenever a stroke occurs, the brain sustains some damage, even during a mild stroke. You may not be in the clear even if physical symptoms disappear...

tags: brain-damage , depression , emergency-room , er , fatigue , insomnia , newsletter , stroke , suicide , tia , transient-ischemic-attack

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Women and Strokes: Knowing These Symptoms Could...

May 1, 2019

Women are more likely to die from a stroke than men, so knowing the unique symptoms of stroke in women could help save your life or the life ...

tags: emergency-room , er , newsletter , stroke , womens-health

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5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About

February 14, 2019

Many times your heart’s health is slowly compromised by conditions like diabetes, obesity or chronic stress, which could manifest into a heart...

tags: aspirin , aspirin therapy , autoimmune disease , cardiac , emergency room , er , flu , flu shot , flu vaccine , heart attack , heart health , influenza , lupus , migraine , rheumatoid arthritis , sleep apnea

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When old holiday traditions mean new holiday injuries

December 17, 2018

Can cherished holiday traditions lead to painful holiday injuries? ERs across the country report a seasonal spike throughout the holidays.

tags: emergency room , er , holiday injuries

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5 holiday gifts that might land you in the ER

December 3, 2018

Tis the season for... danger? In all the excitement of the holidays, we might not see the hazards in popular holiday gifts. Check your list twice...

tags: emergency room , er

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4 ways Thanksgiving can put you in an ER

November 22, 2018

The holiday season has begun, family is on the way, and you’re in charge of the turkey! What could possibly go wrong? Between the travel, the...

tags: emergency room , er , food safety , safety tips , thanksgiving

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Fact or fiction: do ER visits increase during ...

October 28, 2018

You’ve heard the story before. But is it true? Do emergency room visits really increase when there’s a full moon?

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