Prevention & Wellness

Mar 10, 2025

Should I Go to Primary Care, Urgent Care or the Emergency Room?

Not sure where to go for medical care? Learn how to choose between primary care, urgent care, the ER or virtual visits based on your symptoms. Get the right care at the right place!

By Nicole Giambrone, MD

Food & Fitness

Nov 18, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Safe Turkey Carving This Thanksgiving

Make your Thanksgiving stress-free with these essential turkey carving safety tips. Learn how to carve like a pro while avoiding injuries and find out what to do if accidents happen.

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 25, 2024

8 Top Remedies to Soothe a COVID-19 Sore Throat in 2024

Since sore throats stem from many illnesses, it is important to know if your sore throat is COVID-19 or something else.

By Ajsa Nikolic, MD, MHA

Conditions & Treatment

Dec 1, 2022

Best Medications and Home Remedies to Cure Your Sore Throat

A throbbing sore throat can cause pain and discomfort. Find some relief for your aching throat with these tips on medications and home remedies.

By Granville Morse, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 30, 2022

How To Stop a Runny Nose

Waking up with a stuffed and runny nose can be an annoyance. Read our tips on what to do if your snot has taken control.

By Jordan Harry, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 28, 2022

Keep the Holidays Safe and Fun With These Fire Safety Tips

The holiday season can be one of the most dangerous times of the year for household fires, so take note of these tips to reduce your risk.

By Matthew Latiolais, PA

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2020

Emergency Room Safety Measures During COVID

If you need to be treated for an emergency medical condition, such as chest pain, broken bones, severe burns or seizures, please don’t try to treat these conditions at home!

By Charlane Hardy Liles, MD

Health Trends

Dec 30, 2019

Packing Holiday Decorations: Play It Safe

Ochsner Urgent Care sees a lot of cuts, falls, burns and broken bones from decorating accidents this time of year. Here's how to stay accident-free.

By Ajsa Nikolic, MD, MHA

Prevention & Wellness

May 26, 2017

When To Go To Urgent Care

Urgent care is for conditions that are not considered serious medical emergencies but still require speedy treatment.

By Chad Braden, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Apr 19, 2017

Choosing Between Primary, Urgent, or Emergency Care

Match your symptoms to the services treated by urgent care, primary care or emergency room providers.

By Granville Morse, MD