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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.

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

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The surprising (and serious) links between sleep...

May 13, 2020

Two studies have proven the connection between sleep and stroke.

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Seeking care for emergency conditions

May 10, 2020

Delaying medical care can have dire consequences. But unfortunately, that’s what has been happening recently in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic...

tags: emergency care , er

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Don't avoid emergency care

April 29, 2020

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, we are committed to helping protect the health and safety of our community.

tags: covid-19 , emergency care , er

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Heads up for kid concussions

March 4, 2020

A study from the Journal of Pediatrics has findings that are shaking things up when it comes to getting your kids back to their healthiest after...

tags: concussions , head injury , kid concussions

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Common items that send 12 kids to the ER every...

January 10, 2020

Babyproofing is typically pretty high on every new parents’ to-do list. We lock up our medications, our household cleaners and our fancy steak...

tags: babyproofing , emergency , er

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Burns: when to go to the ER

July 4, 2019

It’s fireworks season. Learn how to stay safe when handling fireworks, and how to assess whether you need medical care in the event of a burn...

tags: burn injuries , burn treatment , er for burns , fireworks burns , fireworks safety

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When old holiday traditions mean new holiday injuries

December 17, 2018

Can cherished holiday traditions lead to painful holiday injuries? ERs across the country report a seasonal spike throughout the holidays.

tags: emergency room , er , holiday injuries

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Trauma Center: Treating Patients with Blunt Trauma...

December 12, 2018

In the United States, blunt trauma as the result of a car accident is 1 of the leading causes of death in children and adults under the age of...

tags: blunt force trauma , blunt trauma injuries , trauma , trauma center

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5 holiday gifts that might land you in the ER

December 3, 2018

Tis the season for... danger? In all the excitement of the holidays, we might not see the hazards in popular holiday gifts. Check your list twice...

tags: emergency room , er

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Fact or fiction: do ER visits increase during ...

October 28, 2018

You’ve heard the story before. But is it true? Do emergency room visits really increase when there’s a full moon?

tags: emergency room , er

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Emergency Care/Trauma

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

The surprising (and serious) links between sleep...

Seeking care for emergency conditions

Don't avoid emergency care

Heads up for kid concussions

Common items that send 12 kids to the ER every...

Burns: when to go to the ER

When old holiday traditions mean new holiday injuries

Trauma Center: Treating Patients with Blunt Trauma...

5 holiday gifts that might land you in the ER

Fact or fiction: do ER visits increase during ...

Average ER Wait Times

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Emergency Care/Trauma

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