Opiate Addiction and Suboxone treatment at FirstCare Medical Center The current statistics on opiate addiction in America are staggering. In 2015, an estimated 2 million American adults and adolescents were addicted to prescription pain relievers, and another 591,00 were addicted to heroin. At a recent press conference, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions stated, “Today we […]
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Occupational and Workplace Health, Workers Comp
Occupational and Workplace Health, workers comp The key to any successful business lies with the employees. Dedication and passion for the job are important, but changes to their health and safety can sideline even the best of your workforce. Whether you’re in need of pre-employment physicals, drug testing, and respiratory fittings, or you’re facing a […]
Bronchitis in New Paltz and Highland
Bronchitis in New Paltz and Highland This is the time of year when sickness goes around. Whether you work in an office or your children attend school or daycare, it is hard to avoid germs throughout the winter. If you have a cold that is not letting go, you might be wondering if you have […]
Sore and strep throat in Highland
Sore and strep throat in Highland Sore Throats are inevitable. When you or your child have a sore throat, you may wonder if the throat should be checked by a doctor or if you should wait it out. Sore throat, including strep throat, is contagious. Often, that will depend on the rest of the symptoms. […]
Moles and Skin growths in Poughkeepsie
Moles and Skin Growths in Poughkeepsie Moles are extremely common with most people having between 10- 40 moles on their body. Generally, people are either born with moles (congenital moles), or they acquire moles during childhood and early adulthood. Most people will not develop moles after the age of 20; however, when moles appear after […]