LA hospitals launch patient transfer hub
Pipeline Health is launching a patient admit and transfer process under the name Patient Hub to better serve patients and our communities. The new process provides referring providers and medical facilities with a single point of contact for sourcing patient beds...
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care
When should you go to the emergency room and when is it best to go to urgent care? It used to be standard practice to go to the emergency room when ill or injured, but now that urgent care is an option, many people struggle to decide where to go. Illnesses and...
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Leg Pain
You’re experiencing leg pain. Now you have to decide if it’s best to make an appointment to see a general practitioner, go to the urgent care or emergency room. Though you may feel inclined to put the decision off until a more convenient time, you may not have that...