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State investigators found Weiss Hospital lacked supplies, ran "makeshift" ER department, reports say

State records obtained by The Sun-Times showed investigators found the Uptown Hospital was using a "makeshift" emergency ...

Weiss emergency room is 'not safe for patients,' ER medical director tells state

A state investigation found Weiss Memorial Hospital's emergency room is not providing adequate care and the medical center is ...

Tick bite trips to the ER are on the rise in 2025. What to know about tick season

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the ...
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Here's What ER Doctors Say Every Person Should Do After A Fall, Regardless Of Your Age

“This step is crucial to avoid worsening a potential fracture, dislocation, or internal injury by moving too quickly,” said ...

California study finds ER visits spiking with heat, but overall deaths falling from lack of cold

Californians are poised to become sicker in a future marked by climate-fueled warming, but they may also be less likely to ...

There's been an increase in tick bite trips to the ER for 2025. What to know about tick season

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...

Heat wave sends more Floridians to the ER — especially outdoor workers

Doctors at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital said they’ve seen a noticeable uptick in patients coming in with symptoms of heat ...