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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

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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

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

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...

Average ER Wait Times

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Emergency Care/Trauma

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