Medical Minute: Tis the Season for Tick Bites
Tick bites left untreated can quickly turn more serious, and lead to other medical issues, such as Lyme disease. HELP FROM UCM ON REMOVING A TICK FROM A CHILD’S NECK The mother of a 12-year-old boy named James called in to United Concierge Medicine, concerned that she’d just found a tick with a ‘huge back end’ […]
Medical Minute: Identifying and Treating Measles
Not only is measles concerning for the patient, it can lead to exposure to hundreds of others in a short time. At United Concierge Medicine, our staff fosters an environment that truly allows us to use our knowledge and technology to accurately assess our patients, make appropriate sensible diagnoses, and formulate safe healing plans of […]
Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3)
Learn how the ET3 Model will transform emergency medicine — and how it works hand in hand with UCM’s Virtual ER The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation recently introduced a voluntary, five-year payment model called Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3), in order to provide greater flexibility to ambulance care teams to address emergency health care […]
Medical Minute: Frostbite
In cold weather, frostbite happens fast. Exposure to extreme cold means the risk of frostbite, even after just a few minutes. Do you know the signs of frostbite? A 32-year-old man’s wife called United Concierge Medicine and was immediately connected to the on-call provider. Her husband, the patient, could be heard moaning in the background. His wife […]
Medical Minute: Vitreous Detachment
A sudden onset vision change can mean something serious: How a video consult with a UCM provider revealed a potential vision-threatening condition A patient recently called United Concierge Medicine stating that he had a sudden onset vision change in the periphery of his right eye start during his drive home from work. The UCM emergency medical provider […]
Medical Minute: Meningitis
A patient called with a headache — and within minutes, our medical provider recognized the symptoms of a very serious medical issue. WHEN THE ‘WORST HEADACHE EVER’ MEANS SO MUCH MORE A 36-year-old female called into United Concierge Medicine, concerned about a headache that suddenly started the prior day and progressively worsened overnight. She had two […]
In the Spirit of Thanksgiving
At UCM, we’re thankful to be part of the solution that gives quality medical care to those in need. Thanksgiving is a time of the year when many Americans take extra time during their busy holiday season to give back to their community — and many people choose to spend part of their Thanksgiving Day […]
Medical Minute: Ear Infections
A common, and often painful, issue for children during cold and flu season. We’re providing helpful answers for parents. Common childhood illnesses such as ear infections are often best treated with comfort and compassionate care — and an informative plan for treatment between doctor and parents. Recently, Ellen, a mother of a two-year-old named Jill, […]
Virtual ER Services: A Positive Disruptor
Taking a deeper look at how virtual ER is changing the care model for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities This article originally appeared in the ANCOR August 2018 newsletter. The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) is a national, nonprofit trade association representing more than 1,400 private community providers of services to people with disabilities. […]
When Trick or Treat becomes Treat and Triage
Tips for a healthy and safe Halloween – and where to turn for virtual emergency medicine expertise should something unexpected happen Halloween night is one of those beloved childhood holidays — the excitement builds as soon as the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp. The question of the month, ‘what are you […]
