Provider Profile:
Harrison Tong, D.O.

Questions can arise for where to get common, non-life-threatening conditions treated. If anyone should see the symptoms of a heart attack or stroke in themselves or someone around them, the first move should be to call 911 and request an ambulance. The same should be done if there’s been an accident, and bones are broken and wounds are significantly bleeding. For these potentially life-threatening conditions or severe injuries, immediate treatment should be sought at the nearest ER and trauma center. Bu...

Be prepared when the dog days of summer arrive. As the snow thaws, temps rise and the sun starts to peek out, the risk of heat-related illnesses also begins to rise. Symptoms for heat-related illnesses include: Excessive thirst Weakness Headache Loss of consciousness Nausea and vomiting Muscle cramp Dizziness Confusion Rapid heartbeat Fatigue And it’s those symptoms that become more frequent in the McLaren Oakland emergency department. Heat exhaustion, dehydration and shortness of breath are common chie...

“We’re going the distance to make patients feel safe and cared for in the ER.” “Right away, we implemented far-reaching safety measures in our care environments, because we knew they might be anxious about seeking care.” In March, reports about the coronavirus on TV soon became a reality in the region – positive cases and, unfortunately, deaths in Southeast Michigan. Almost immediately, a tent was deployed outside the emergency department to keep COVID-19-suspected patients from having to enter the faci...