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No Gurnee Needed
If the paramedics didn’t bring you in on the stretcher, there’s a good chance—greater than a 70% chance, in fact—that you can stay home and contact us for medical a
The ER ISN'T as Sexy as You Think!
Yes, ER docs are the best. However, here’s my free advice for the day. Skip the ER trip if you can. You won’t find Clooney in the ER. What you will find is a longer
Baby's Sick? Contact SterlingMedicalAdvice.com
When you contact SterlingMedicalAdvice.com or 844-SMA-TALK, you’ll receive advice immediately from expert consultants who have spent decades caring for children and who are s
ER as Quick Fix: I Get It!
Knowing there’s an ER nearby creates peace of mind. You can get immediate and effective care when something goes terribly wrong. So it makes sense that you’d run over
You Work Hard for Your Money. We Work Hard to Save It.
Why waste it? co-pays deductibles facilities fees transportation and parking time off work Avoid unnecessary doctor/ER visits. Call your personalized expert consultants to work wit
Straight, No Chaser: The Top 50 Things I've Learned in 50 Years on Earth Related to Health (Part II)
I could muse on my observations on human nature forever. I’ve been very fortunate to have had this front row seat to life’s quirks and nuances. You can go here for the
The Price of a Pill, The Price of Peace of Mind
Do you know how much over-the-counter pain medicine costs as line items on your ER bill? Have you ever heard of the $12 Tylenol? Snoop around on the Internet and see how much you w
Straight, No Chaser: The Top 50 Things I've Learned in 50 Years on Earth Related to Health (Part I)
Thank you for your indulgence, because today I’m going to deviate from the regular routine and share some life lessons. This took a while to figure out, but here’s a li
Pain in the Tooth?
Did I mention that you can consult with dental experts through your Sterling Advice Plus subscription? Reach out to your expert consultants about that toothache, dental abscess, wh
You May Be One of the Fortunate Ones
If you’re wondering if you’ll be the sickest patient in the ER waiting room who will go to the front of the line, register at SterlingMedicalAdvice.com or call 844-SMA-
Straight, No Chaser: Fat Burn vs. Cardio – How Do I Best Exercise?
You’re working out. Congratulations! But do you know what you’re doing? If you’ve ever been to a gym, perhaps on an elliptical, a treadmill or stationary bike, perhaps you’
How Long Are You In For?
I know this bunch personally, and they were in their early 20s when they checked in at the ER. At a few of the hospitals at which I’ve worked, people knew to bring both a bag
Psychiatric Patients Wait
This graph is worth a billion words. What I’d like to point to is that care of psychiatric patients is just one of the factors that adds to U.S. emergency rooms’ realit
The Straight, No Chaser Guide to Completing Your New Year's Resolutions
We’ve spent the last week addressing your health-related New Year’s resolutions involving healthy eating, exercise routines, smoking cessation and stress reduction. None of the
By The Way
By the way, how much did that unnecessary ER trip cost you? On average, that would be about 40 times more than a phone call to 844-SMA-TALK or a monthly subscription to www.sterlin
Why Wait LongER?
Have you ever waited and waited in an emergency room only to find out that you could have stayed home in the first place? There are two things we’d like to say about that: I
Straight, No Chaser: Here's How You Stop Smoking – Quick Tips to START Smoking Cessation
Don’t pick your birthday to stop when New Year’s has just passed. Do it now. Can’t do it now? Do it Monday. In fact, do it every Monday. It’s a fight. If you fall down
Call or Chat: It's Your Choice
If you prefer making a quick call rather than purchasing a month’s subscription (which, by the way, costs the same and in one month gives you more immediate, live contacts, mor
Peace on the Job – Guaranteed!
Have you sensed grumpiness related to healthcare around your workplace? The bosses grumbling about healthcare costs? Understand why they feel that way? Well, here’s a great chanc
Straight, No Chaser: Here's Steps for You to Take – Get Active!
Here’s how you get started with a work out regimen. Joining me in this conversation is another SMA expert consultant, Fitness Guru and owner of Loving The New Me Fitness, Shina M
