Medical Conditions Archives - Stat Specialty Hospital

CDC Advisory-Flu Increasing

There have been many more flu cases in recent weeks, according to the CDC, which issued a health advisory Wednesday.

The Common Cold

Colds occur all throughout the year but are far more common from early fall through late spring.

Pink Eye: Usually Mild and Easy to Treat

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in the world in both children and adults.

6 Reasons to Talk to Your Family About Heart Disease

Heart disease, the leading killer of Americans, doesn’t just suddenly happen. It takes decades to develop, and your risk increases as you age.

Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer

Antibiotic use is the leading cause of antibiotic resistance. Up to one-third to one-half of antibiotic use in humans is either unnecessary or inappropriate.

STAT Flu Physician

Hear from one of our own physicians on flu symptoms

3 Infections Your Child May Catch at School

Your child’s first day of school can be both incredibly rewarding and a little heart wrenching….

How to Prevent the 3 Conditions That Send Seniors to The ER

As we age, our immune systems become weakened and can lose the ability to fight certain infectious diseases. The CDC reports that in 2009–2010, a total of 19.6 million emergency department (ED) visits in the United States were made by persons aged 65 and over, and these numbers are expected to increase. But disease isn’t an inevitability of aging.