Here’s a basic truth of human life: No one plans a visit to the emergency room, and no one really wants to be there. The unexpected, oh-****-now-I’m-in-trouble nature of the place means that everyone ...

Emergency physicians were already exhausted from more than a year of treating COVID-19 patients. Now they're facing more trauma as gun violence rises.

New Year's Eve is known for seeing more alcohol-related car crashes than any other night of the year. Fireworks injuries also rise dramatically on this night.

After suffering an injury or experiencing symptoms, doctors say the best place to get care depends on what you need treated.

When you’re dealing with an immediate and serious health concern, your top priority is getting the most effective care as quickly as possible. But what’s the best place to find that care? Outside of ...