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Covid-19 Virus Comes to the Area
It was only a question of when. According to a report from the Dubois County Free Press, as of March 22, 2020, the first-ever presumptive positive COVID-19 patient has been identified in Dubois County. No information regarding the patient has been released, although the health department will be attempting to…
Announcing FamilyMed!
Looking for a primary care medical provider? Good news! We’ve opened a new family medical clinic: FamilyMed. It’s your new choice for family medical care in Jasper, Huntingburg and the surrounding areas. FamilyMed is accepting new patients and there’s no long wait for appointments! Call (812) 634-6117 and quickly be…
Indiana Flu Update Nov. 16, 2019
Flu Season is Just Getting Started The 2019-20 flu season is just getting underway. Let’s take a look at the current situation nationally and state-wide in Indiana, as well as the types of flu being seen and prevention/treatment options. National Outlook According to data through the week ending November 9th…
ZipMed Urgent Care’s Jasper Location Now Serves Veterans
ZipMed Urgent Care’s Jasper location is proud to announce that it has been qualified by the VA (Veteran’s Administration) as the first local facility to provide urgent care services to our area veterans. Veterans with non-life-threatening health needs may be seen and treated at the Jasper ZipMed Urgent Care location…
MICHAEL SNELL JOINS ZIPMED URGENT CARE AS NURSE PRACTITIONER
ZipMed Urgent Care is pleased to announce that Michael Snell, FNP-C, has joined its professional provider staff. Snell is board certified in family practice by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and works in collaboration with Dr. Thomas Field. Additionally, like all ZipMed Urgent Care providers, Snell is a Certified…
Pink Eye: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
What is Pink Eye? Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in the world in both children and adults. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid and the white part…
New Study Suggests Lifting Weights For One Hour Each Week Reduces Cardiac Risk 40-70%
A new study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise studied the implications for the heart-health of persons who lifted weights for at least a total of one hour each week. Those persons doing this minimal amount of lifting experienced a whopping 40 to 70% reduction…
The 2017-18 Flu Season: Worst in Nearly a Decade
From both our presenting patients and reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), we knew that last year’s flu season (2017-18) was especially severe. Thanks to a new report from the CDC, we now know just how bad it was: the most severe flu outbreak since the H1N1 pandemic…
CDL Examinations and Blood Pressure
One issue that can often impair a driver’s ability to pass their CDL physical examination is blood pressure. In order to pass the physical without exception, the driver’s blood pressure must be measured at or equal to 140/90. With that in mind, it is important that drivers refrain from taking…