Whether you’re trick-or-treating with kids, attending a party or just enjoying a night of festive fun, a few precautions can ensure that...

Summer is the most common time of the year for emergency room visits, but the fall months present their own set of...

As fall is approaching, sports are kicking off for students of all ages. Typically, as parents, we sign consents and disclosures about...

Sepsis criteria is important information to know as this serious medical condition can affect anyone, regardless of age or health status. Sepsis...

Fireworks can be very dangerous, causing serious burns and injuries. Following a fireworks safety protocol can keep your holiday fun instead of...

Summer is the perfect time to spend outside with loved ones while looking up at bright fireworks displays – especially during Fourth...

When Latoya came to the emergency room at Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital because of a bowel blockage, she had no idea...

What is the difference between an open vs. closed fracture? First of all, fractures are common injuries that can occur due to...

Someone in the United States has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Last fall, that someone was LaTeisha Pope. “I really don’t...

The following piece was written by Jessica Graves, MD, an attending physician at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital. As I look back...