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How to know if it's the flu or COVID-19

October 18, 2021

The signs and symptoms for COVID-19 and flu are very similar, the only way to confirm which you have is to get tested.

How to wear the right facemask the right way

June 15, 2020

With recommendations from the CDC about wearing cloth facemasks in public places (and some areas enforcing compliance laws), it’s a good idea...

tags: covid-19-blog

9 Athletes Under 40 Who Suffered Strokes

May 20, 2020

Even young, in-shape athletes can be victims of a stroke. It happened to these athletes when they were all under 40. Could it happen to you?

tags: athletes who suffered stroke , stroke , stroke under 40

The surprising (and serious) links between sleep...

May 13, 2020

Two studies have proven the connection between sleep and stroke.

Seeking care for emergency conditions

May 10, 2020

Delaying medical care can have dire consequences. But unfortunately, that’s what has been happening recently in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic...

tags: emergency care , er

Don't avoid emergency care

April 29, 2020

At Terre Haute Regional Hospital, we are committed to helping protect the health and safety of our community.

tags: covid-19 , emergency care , er

5 ways stroke fools young people

April 28, 2020

Ten to 15 percent of strokes occur in people 45 or younger, many of whom are fooled into thinking the symptoms are caused by something else.

tags: stroke , stroke in young people , stroke symptoms , stroke under 45

When to go to the ER: 15 symptoms

March 18, 2020

We've gathered 15 symptoms that are definitely ER worthy and how you can tell. This list of symptoms is not complete, but does cover the most...

tags: emergency , emergency-room , er

Heads up for kid concussions

March 4, 2020

A study from the Journal of Pediatrics has findings that are shaking things up when it comes to getting your kids back to their healthiest after...

tags: concussions , head injury , kid concussions

Common items that send 12 kids to the ER every...

January 10, 2020

Babyproofing is typically pretty high on every new parents’ to-do list. We lock up our medications, our household cleaners and our fancy steak...

tags: babyproofing , emergency , er

Trauma centers – As seen on TV

January 8, 2020

Helicopters swoop in, doctors rush by, and intense injuries roll through the door. This may seem like a scene from your favorite TV drama, but...

tags: emergency vs trauma , trauma , trauma care , trauma centers , trauma levels

Burns: when to go to the ER

July 4, 2019

It’s fireworks season. Learn how to stay safe when handling fireworks, and how to assess whether you need medical care in the event of a burn...

tags: burn injuries , burn treatment , er for burns , fireworks burns , fireworks safety

When old holiday traditions mean new holiday injuries

December 17, 2018

Can cherished holiday traditions lead to painful holiday injuries? ERs across the country report a seasonal spike throughout the holidays.

tags: emergency room , er , holiday injuries

Trauma Center: Treating Patients with Blunt Trauma...

December 12, 2018

In the United States, blunt trauma as the result of a car accident is 1 of the leading causes of death in children and adults under the age of...

tags: blunt force trauma , blunt trauma injuries , trauma , trauma center

5 holiday gifts that might land you in the ER

December 3, 2018

Tis the season for... danger? In all the excitement of the holidays, we might not see the hazards in popular holiday gifts. Check your list twice...

tags: emergency room , er

Fact or fiction: do ER visits increase during ...

October 28, 2018

You’ve heard the story before. But is it true? Do emergency room visits really increase when there’s a full moon?

tags: emergency room , er

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Emergency Care/Trauma

How to know if it's the flu or COVID-19

How to wear the right facemask the right way

9 Athletes Under 40 Who Suffered Strokes

The surprising (and serious) links between sleep...

Seeking care for emergency conditions

Don't avoid emergency care

5 ways stroke fools young people

When to go to the ER: 15 symptoms

Heads up for kid concussions

Common items that send 12 kids to the ER every...

Trauma centers – As seen on TV

Burns: when to go to the ER

When old holiday traditions mean new holiday injuries

Trauma Center: Treating Patients with Blunt Trauma...

5 holiday gifts that might land you in the ER

Fact or fiction: do ER visits increase during ...

Healthy Living

Healthy Living

Emergency Care/Trauma

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