Have safe fun in the summer sun

Have safe fun in the summer sun

There are tremendous health benefits to being outdoors during the summer months, from soaking up some vitamin D that the sun provides to the beneficial low-impact exercise you can get in a pool. However, there also are some dangers to consider. With just a little...
LA hospitals launch patient transfer hub

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

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

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...
Focus on Men’s Health

Focus on Men’s Health

This is particularly true among 72% of men ages 35-54 who prefer to “tough it out” rather than go to the doctor. In fact, they’re so hesitant that most reported a preference of doing household chores or mowing the lawn instead of making that dreaded medical...