Concord Primary Care Services

05/25/2026

The office is closed today and will be open tomorrow May 26 2026 from 8am - 5pm.



📸 City of Elyria

05/22/2026

Ebola, formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a severe and often fatal illness in humans caused by a group of viruses called orthoebolaviruses. It is a zoonotic disease originating in animals (most likely fruit bats), which can spread to humans and then transmit person-to-person through direct contact with infected bodily fluids.

Key Facts About EbolaFatality Rate: The disease is highly lethal, with historical fatality rates averaging about 50%, though they have ranged from 25% to 90% in past outbreaks.Symptoms: Symptoms typically start 2 to 21 days after exposure and include sudden fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and unexplained bleeding or bruising.Transmission: It is not an airborne virus. It spreads exclusively through direct contact with broken skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) with blood or body fluids (saliva, sweat, vomit, f***s, etc.) of a sick person, or through contaminated objects like needles.Outbreaks: It primarily occurs in remote areas of sub-Saharan Africa. For example, a Bundibugyo virus outbreak impacted the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Treatment & PreventionWhile Ebola is dangerous, significant advancements in medicine have improved survival outcomes:Vaccines: Highly effective vaccines have been developed and are actively deployed during outbreaks to stop the spread.Therapeutics: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved specific monoclonal antibodies (such as Inmazeb and Ebanga) to treat the infection.Supportive Care: Early medical care—such as rehydration with intravenous fluids and treatment of specific symptoms—drastically increases the chance of survival.

📸 Al Jazeera

05/22/2026

Flood Watch Friday - Monday

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in your area.

Periods of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall may cause flooding. Flooding of creeks and rivers and low lying areas is possible.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible.

End of Alert

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in your area.Periods of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall may cause flooding. Flooding of creeks and rivers and low lying areas is possible.You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in a...

05/13/2026

One of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women is officially getting a new name – after experts admitted the old one has been misleading patients and doctors for decades.

Polycystic o***y syndrome, better known as PCOS, will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome – or PMOS – under new international guidelines unveiled at a major medical conference in Prague.

The overhaul follows years of debate involving almost 22,000 patients, doctors and researchers from around the world.

Experts behind the move say the original name focused too heavily on the ovaries and wrongly suggested women had ovarian cysts – when many never do.

Instead, specialists say the condition is a complex whole-body disorder affecting hormones, metabolism, fertility, mental health and the cardiovascular system.

'Renaming this condition is more than semantics; it's about finally recognizing the full reality of what patients experience,' said Dr Melanie Cree, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Colorado Anschutz and one of the experts involved in the research.

The condition affects up to 13 percent of women of reproductive age worldwide – more than 170 million people – and can trigger weight gain, acne, excess facial or body hair, irregular painful periods, infertility, anxiety and depression.

Yet despite being so common, experts estimate around 70 percent of sufferers remain undiagnosed. Researchers say the confusing name may be partly to blame.

Read more: https://trib.al/zXBrKJz

05/04/2026

Hantavirus is a group of rare, potentially fatal viruses transmitted to humans primarily through contact with infected rodents (mice, rats, voles) or their urine, droppings, and saliva. It causes severe respiratory illness, known as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in the Americas, or Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) in Europe and Asia.

Key Facts About Hantavirus:

Transmission: Primarily through inhaling airborne particles from dried rodent droppings/urine, or touching contaminated surfaces and then the mouth/nose.

Symptoms: Early symptoms (1–8 weeks after exposure) include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and headache. It progresses to coughing, shortness of breath, and fluid in the lungs.

Severity: HPS has a mortality rate of nearly 40%.

Outbreaks: Rare; one specific strain (Andes virus) can spread person-to-person, but this is uncommon.

Prevention: Avoid cleaning rodent-infested areas without proper protection (masks/gloves), seal homes against rodents, and keep food storage areas clean.

What is Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)?
HPS is a severe respiratory disease caused by hantaviruses in the Americas. It affects the lungs, often requiring intensive care unit treatment.

What is Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS)?
HFRS is caused by Old World hantaviruses found in Europe and Asia. Symptoms include fever, headache, back/abdominal pain, and it can cause kidney failure.

📷 Micro Matters

05/01/2026

Flash Flood Warning until 3PM

https://sat.ahasalerts.com/activealerts.aspx?id=9165

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for your area.

Heavy rainfall has occurred or is occurring and runoff will cause flash flooding of creeks and streams. Roads along the banks of creeks and streams and low lying areas are subject to flash flooding.

If you are in the warning area take immediate precautions to protect life and property, do not drive across low water crossings when water is covering the road way. Turn around, don’t drown.

End of Alert

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for your area.Heavy rainfall has occurred or is occurring and runoff will cause flash flooding of creeks and streams. Roads along the banks of creeks and streams and low lying areas are subject to flash flooding.If you are in the warning....

04/30/2026

Flood Watch

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FLOOD WATCH FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

There is a potential for LIFE-THREATENING flooding in the area. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

For more information visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

End of Alert

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

04/20/2026

FLASH FLOOD WARNING

https://sat.ahasalerts.com/activealerts.aspx?id=9087

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for your area.

Heavy rainfall has occurred or is occurring and runoff will cause flash flooding of creeks and streams. Roads along the banks of creeks and streams and low lying areas are subject to flash flooding.

If you are in the warning area take immediate precautions to protect life and property, do not drive across low water crossings when water is covering the road way. Turn around, don’t drown.

End of Alert

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for your area.Heavy rainfall has occurred or is occurring and runoff will cause flash flooding of creeks and streams. Roads along the banks of creeks and streams and low lying areas are subject to flash flooding.If you are in the warning....

04/13/2026

Chickenpox vs. measles: What’s the difference?

Chickenpox and measles are both infectious diseases that are caused by viruses. They’re caused by two different viruses. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Measles, also called rubeola, is caused by the measles virus.

Both diseases used to be common childhood infections, but now are preventable through vaccination. There are still far fewer cases of measles in the US each year than chickenpox.

Let’s take a deeper look at chickenpox and measles and see what makes them different.

Chickenpox vs. measles symptoms

The symptoms of chickenpox include:

a rash that initially shows up on your chest, face, and back, but can spread to the rest of your body

fever

headache

tiredness or fatigue

decreased appetite

The common symptoms of measles include:

a rash that first shows up at your hairline or forehead, and then spreads downward to other parts of your body

fever

hacking cough

runny nose

sore throat

red, inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis)

Koplik’s spots (small red spots with blue-white centers found inside your mouth and cheeks)

While both diseases cause a telltale rash to develop, the appearance of the rash differs between the two viruses. This can be a simple way to distinguish between the two diseases.

The chickenpox rash starts with raised red bumps or papules. These bumps turn into itchy fluid-filled blisters, or vesicles, that will eventually rupture and leak before scabbing over.

The measles rash appears as flat red spots, although raised bumps may sometimes be present. If bumps appear, they do not have fluid in them. The spots of the measles rash may begin to run together as the rash spreads.

03/16/2026

Symptoms of Kidney Failure

Kidney failure symptoms may begin so gradually that you don’t really notice swelling, joint pain, or changes in how you urinate (p*e). Or, you may think that itchy skin and other signs are due to aging or another cause. The kidneys balance waste, fluid, and mineral levels in the body, and poor function can lead to body-wide effects.

Kidney failure due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) is evaluated in stages based on a blood test called the EGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate), though other tests are typically needed, too. When kidney function goes below 15% of normal EGFR, it’s classified as end-stage kidney failure. Acute kidney failure can occur too, usually due to a sudden injury, illness, or medication use.

Common Symptoms
Kidney failure symptoms can vary, and sometimes it’s difficult to notice them at first. There are common early symptoms, though, that can include:

1. Headaches
2. Itchiness
3. Swelling, especially in the ankles, legs, and feet
4. Daytime fatigue and trouble sleeping at night
5. Muscle cramps, weakness, or numbness
6. Little to no urinary output
7. Feeling sick to your stomach, changes in appetite and weight
8. Joint pain or stiffness
9. Confusion or memory problems

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