S5E2: Urgency or Emergency: When to Visit the ER

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Not sure whether to head to the ER or urgent care? In this episode of Beyond the Stethoscope, Kimberly Fortson, nursing director of the St. Mary Medical Center emergency department explains what is considered an emergency versus when to seek care at an urgent care center. Plus, she talks about why getting CPR certified this season is a simple step that can make a lifesaving difference.

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