Raising Vaccine Awareness
If you’re like many people still feeling the stressful aftermath from the height of the COVID pandemic, the word “vaccine” can elicit memories of panicked feelings, bitter debates, and worry. In fact, ...
Happy Two Years to Us!
It’s been a whirlwind two years for us here at Fountain Hills 24/7 Emergency Room & Medical Center. We’ve established our emergency room, urgent care center, and primary care clinic. We’ve been ho ...
Can you Safely Take Expired Medications?
If you were to open your medicine cabinet right now, what would you find? Amidst the standard toiletry finds, do you have expired or otherwise unused medications? Many people have a difficult time thr ...
When Counting Sheep Isn’t Enough
There’s an Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” As doctors, we can hardly argue with this wisdom. Unfortunately, the latter is increasingly ...
What’s Your Thyroid IQ?
For being such a small gland, the thyroid packs a big punch. Located at the base of the neck, the thyroid function affects the kidneys, liver, skin, brain, and heart. Needless to say, if the thyroid i ...
What Insurance does Fountain Hills Medical Center Accept?
A question we get asked very often from current and potential patients is, “do you take my health insurance?” It’s understandable that this is a top concern, as out-of-pocket health care costs can be ...
RSV, Influenza, or COVID? Oh My!
If there’s one set of questions that we get asked over and over again at our Fountain Hills medical clinic, it’s, “How do I know if I have _________ (name your respiratory illness)?” We’ve found that ...
Expressing Our Gratitude To The Fountain Hills Community
Dear FHMC community, As this year comes to an end, I wanted to take this opportunity to express how grateful we are to be a part of this wonderful community and look forward to the year ahead. Fount ...
No Surprises Here
Some surprises are nice, such as a gift you weren’t expecting or a better outcome than you anticipated. Other surprises, such as being billed for urgent or emergency medical costs at a much higher rat ...
Urgent Care or Emergency Care? Here’s How to Choose
They’re not pleasant scenarios: You’ve had an accident and sustained a significant injury. Or your loved one has become seriously ill. Or you’re experiencing a medical issue and you’re not sure whethe ...
