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How to avoid the ER this fall

September 20, 2024 by Tabitha Barbé

Here are common reasons that bring people to the emergency room in cooler months and tips on how to avoid a trip to the ER this fall.

tags: emergency care , er , trauma , urgent care

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12 issues that require a trip to the emergency...

June 10, 2024

Figuring out whether a condition requires ER care can sometimes be tricky. Here are 12 common reasons for emergency room visits.

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What you should know about freestanding emergency...

February 7, 2024 by Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Emergency rooms? Freestanding ERs? Urgent care clinics? Learn more about them and when to visit an ER rather than an urgent care center.

tags: dover-emergency-room , seabrook-emergency-room

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Care during an emergency

July 1, 2022

In a medical emergency, EMS providers and hospitals work in tandem to provide life-saving care to patients.

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When to go to the ER: 15 symptoms

June 1, 2022

We've gathered 15 symptoms that are definitely ER worthy and how you can tell. This list of symptoms is not complete, but does cover the most...

tags: emergency , emergency-room , er

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How to know if it's the flu or COVID-19

October 18, 2021

The signs and symptoms for COVID-19 and flu are very similar, the only way to confirm which you have is to get tested.

tags: covid , covid-19 , flu

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How to wear the right facemask the right way

June 15, 2020

With recommendations from the CDC about wearing cloth facemasks in public places (and some areas enforcing compliance laws), it’s a good idea...

tags: covid-19-blog

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9 Athletes Under 40 Who Suffered Strokes

May 20, 2020

Even young, in-shape athletes can be victims of a stroke. It happened to these athletes when they were all under 40. Could it happen to you?

tags: athletes who suffered stroke , stroke , stroke under 40

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Emergency Care/Trauma

How to avoid the ER this fall

12 issues that require a trip to the emergency...

What you should know about freestanding emergency...

Care during an emergency

When to go to the ER: 15 symptoms

How to know if it's the flu or COVID-19

How to wear the right facemask the right way

9 Athletes Under 40 Who Suffered Strokes

Average ER Wait Times

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Emergency Care/Trauma

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