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Some patients are unsure about the difference between emergency care and express care, also called urgent care. Both provide immediate medical care when you can’t wait for an appointment, but they are very different. Below are some examples of where you should go when you are experiencing different health conditions.
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The Emergency Department at Stormont Vail Health offers life-saving treatment 24/7. Our emergency-certified medical response teams have all received extensive training. We are constantly evaluating the changing needs of our community and adapt our services to meet those needs. This ensures we remain top-of-mind while also providing the highest-quality care possible. Appointments Contact Us Refer…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that Jonathan Dompeling, D.O., is joining our team to practice as an emergency medicine physician, located at Stormont Vail Hospital. Dr. Dompeling grew up in the Chicagoland suburbs and attended Loyola University in Chicago, Ill., and Dominican University, River Forest, Ill., where he earned both a Bachelor of…
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May 21-27 is National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week and we are happy to have the chance to celebrate those who work on the medical front line and serve our communities with their whole hearts. Do you know someone who works in EMS? Be sure to tag them and wish them a Happy EMS Week!
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The endocrine system is a group of glands and cells that make hormones, which are released into your blood. These hormones travel to organs and tissues throughout your body. The system regulates growth, sleep, hunger, even the way your body uses food.
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Everyone starts their life in different circumstances, but it’s a shared belief that every human being deserves the right to be as healthy as possible. This is where health equity and policy come into play. Health equity requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences including powerlessness and lack of access…
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