Pertussis, or whooping cough— protect that baby! If you have a new baby at home or are going to have one anytime soon there are a few things that you will...
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Nurse-1-1, population health, & health influencers
This morning I got an alert from Google that Nurse-1-1 was mentioned in the news. This one was different than the other alerts I usually get if Nurse-1-1 is in the...
Foul smelling urine
Foul smelling urine, cloudy urine and odd colored urine— what to do! Let’s face it, everybody goes to the bathroom, everyone pees. Let’s talk about your body and the urine it...
Treating Transgender Patients
So your patient’s name is Samantha and goes by Sam. They “appear” male but are here for vaginal discharge. There is nothing in the chart about how your patient identifies. There...
Constipation– causes, treatment and prevention
Everybody poops! Well apparently not everybody…sometimes people have a really hard time pooping and we call that constipation. What goes in, must come out! Here we will talk hard poop! We...
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries– who to call Not only is school back in session, but so are sports. The urgent care hours are filling up with sports injuries. You are one of two...
Sore throat in kids
It’s Friday afternoon and the school calls. It’s the nurse. Your 10 year old child is complaining of a sore throat. You rush your kid from school to the pediatrician’s office...
Croup in kids and babies
It’s the middle of the night and you wake up to the sound of a strange noise… what IS that. You realize it is coming from your kid’s room. It’s a...
Nurse-1-1 is Creating a Safe Space & Breaking Down Health Disparities
Author: Igor Shumskiy, MD Why are patients 5 times more likely to discuss their sexual and gender-related health concerns on Nurse-1-1 than on a typical telephone triage call with their doctor’s...
CirrusMD vs. Nurse-1-1 | Product Comparison
Overview Choosing a virtual care solution is a critical decision for health plans. While there are many options out there, in this article we’ll help you understand the difference between CirrusMD...