Posts by Philip M. O'Halloran, MD
The Rising Threat of Lyme Disease in Macomb County…
and the Emergence of the Asian Longhorned Tick Ticks are most often found in wooded areas and in tall grass. The Blacklegged (deer ticks) variety can carry Lyme Disease. As summer unfolds in Macomb County, Michigan, residents are hitting the trails, parks, and backyards to enjoy the warm weather. But with the joys of outdoor…
Read MorePoison Ivy: Prevention and Treatment Strategies
We’ve entered “peak season” for this problem As the warm summer months roll into Southeastern Michigan, outdoor activities like hiking, gardening, and picnicking become staples of our daily lives. However, with the beauty of nature comes the risk of encountering poison ivy, a pesky plant that can turn a pleasant day outdoors into an itchy,…
Read MoreStay Safe in the Heat: Navigating High Temperatures in Southeastern Michigan
Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and headache, signaling the body’s struggle to stay cool. As Southeastern Michigan battles an intense heat wave, with temperatures soaring close to 100 degrees and heat index values reaching up to 105°F, residents face heightened risks of heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service has issued an…
Read MoreNew DOT Med Card regulations in June
No more paper Med Cards. The DOT is moving to an all-digital system, but we’re ready for the new regs! Attention TRUCKERS and FLEET MANAGERS: After a 7-year delay, there are new regulations that implement the “Integration Rule” from the Department of Transportation (DOT). On June 23rd of this year, the DOT will end the…
Read MoreSpring has sprung!
SIX Preventive strategies for the next three months designed to keep you out of urgent cares and ER’s As the planting season approaches, our outdoor activity level will explode! Let’s make sure we “look before we leap” into Spring, so as to reduce the risk of both injuries and illnesses. Here’s a list of what…
Read MoreFall Illness and Injury outlook
As the sunburns, poison ivy, bee stings and allergies slowly go the way of the warm weather, cooler climes and their effects on thousands of kids going back to school have finally arrived. Namely, colds, flus and bronchitis, courtesy of students trading viruses and bacteria like 3rd graders used to trade baseball cards. We have…
Read MoreTick update!
A blacklegged deer tick. This insect is known to carry the microorganism that causes Lyme Disease. The tick situation in Macomb and Oakland has taken a turn for the worse. The latest Lyme Disease distribution maps for the state of Michigan show a statewide increase in the prevalence of ticks testing positive for the organism…
Read MoreSame day appointments available!
At Village Health Urgent and Family Care we know it’s not always easy to get in to see a doctor. Appointments are often booked for weeks in advance. Right now, Dr. Philip O’Halloran and Dr. Chad Mika are accepting new patients! They are both board-certified with decades of experience in urgent and family care. In…
Read MoreFall illness round-up
Now that the color changes on the trees are here and we are fully into the Fall, let’s look at what are the most likely conditions to cause visits to urgent cares and ER’s – along with key concerns, if any. Whatever your Fall illness, Village Health is ready to see and treat you! Call…
Read MoreWhy we perform screening SPORTS PHYSICALS
Parents and student athletes often wonder why sports physicals are necessary when the athlete is young, healthy and feels generally fine. The answer is that in a very small — tiny, actually — subset of all young athletes, there are those with potentially fatal heart conditions. These can be “structural,” such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or…
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