It seems like almost every day we encounter one health issue or another. Some are minor, others are severe, but most tend to fall into a seemingly gray area. The first thought most people have is to visit the emergency room, even though most of these ailments are far from emergencies.

There are plenty of reasons people come up with to go to the emergency room. One of the most common is fear of the unknown. It can be scary for new parents when their child gets sick. They figure better safe than sorry, so off to the emergency room they go. However, the average child can get 6 to 10 colds every year. That can make for some pretty high medical bills for a pretty minor condition. Another reason people choose emergency rooms is their condition was not severe enough to be admitted into a hospital and the office Read More