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August 2021

Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Children

By |2022-03-16T10:48:05-05:00August 10th, 2021|Children & Youth, Physician Blog|

What’s the difference, can it be prevented, and what are the symptoms? Per the National Diabetes Statistic Report, 210,000 children and adolescents younger than 20 years old—or 25 per 10,000 US youths— has diagnosed diabetes. Of those, 187,000 had type 1 diabetes.  And that number continues to grow in the United States. For instance, between [...]

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Back to school! Here’s How to Prevent Parental Burnout This School Year in 8 Easy Steps

By |2022-03-15T16:09:55-05:00August 8th, 2021|Children & Youth, Daily Living|

Signs you have parental burnout and how to combat it  When kids are overwhelmed with school stress, it isn’t always easy for parents to put on a brave face, especially when you as a parent are busy yourself. Daily distractions are normal: work, school, healthcare appointments, keeping up with your social life, and managing household [...]

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July 2021

Antibody‌ ‌Medication‌ ‌Effective‌ ‌Against‌ the‌ ‌Delta‌ ‌Variant‌ ‌is‌ ‌Now‌ ‌Offered‌ ‌at‌ ‌Hospitality‌ ‌Health‌ ‌ER‌

By |2022-03-15T16:09:36-05:00July 20th, 2021|Covid-19|

REGEN-COV: offered same day at all Hospitality Health ER locations  Emerging COVID-19 variants have put many individuals who are unable to make their own antibodies in an understandably tough situation. There is, however, a trusted treatment for individuals who are fighting COVID variants, including the delta variant: REGEN-COV.  This single-dose antibody combination or “cocktail” was [...]

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10 Healthy Vegetables and the Proven Perks of Eating Them

By |2022-03-15T15:41:04-05:00July 8th, 2021|Children & Youth, Daily Living, Physician Blog|

Common nutrients in veggies and ways you can sneakily add them to your everyday meals We’ve all heard “eat your veggies!” or “don’t forget about your greens!” before. But not many of us take into account just how beneficial they are for our everyday diets. Veggies are brain food and vitamin powerhouses. Because there are [...]

Beat the Texan Heat: How to Stay Hydrated During Triple-Degree Weather

By |2022-03-16T10:48:13-05:00July 1st, 2021|Daily Living, External Health|

Simple ways to stay hydrated this summer & signs of dehydration you should look out for  Living in Texas has its perks: beautiful sunrises, scenic landscape views, and sunshine all year round. But let’s not forget a recurring wave (heat, that is) we’re faced with every year: triple-degree temperatures.  Although us Texans know how to [...]

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June 2021

Signs Your Kid May Be Experiencing Anxiety and What You Can Do To Help

By |2022-03-15T15:40:34-05:00June 14th, 2021|Children & Youth, Physician Blog|

Answering your common questions surrounding anxiety and children. Throughout your day—whether you’re on your weekly grocery run, in an important business meeting, or even on a date night with your partner—your kids are likely on your mind. Your children are your priority. That’s why we immediately notice changes, whether big or small, in their mood, [...]

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May 2021

World Blood Donor Day: All You Need To Know About Giving Blood

By |2023-05-15T15:15:47-05:00May 31st, 2021|Holidays, News Feed|

Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Here’s how you can help. With World Blood Donor Day on Wednesday, June 14th, we wanted to compile a go-to list for all the things you might want to know about giving blood. Many people know why blood donations are needed, but where do you go? [...]

5 Common Digestive Problems and Their Recommended Remedies

By |2022-03-15T15:40:09-05:00May 10th, 2021|Daily Living, Internal Health|

Here are common GI problems, their symptoms, and how you can treat the symptoms.  In a survey conducted by the US National Library of Medicine, 61% of individuals said they experience gastrointestinal symptoms. This means ⅔ of those who participated in the survey suffer from issues including heartburn, acid reflux, abdominal pain, or bloating.  The [...]

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15 Mother’s Day Gift and Outing Ideas in Galveston, TX

By |2023-05-01T08:43:28-05:00May 3rd, 2021|Daily Living, Local Galveston|

From bouquets to brunch, we’ve got your gift ideas covered Mother’s Day is right around the corner—May 14th, to be exact—and after the year we’ve had, we all deserve a bit of spoiling.  We wanted to give you some ideas that will help the moms in your life feel extra special this year.  Due to [...]

April 2021

Spring Has Sprung! Here Are 5 Trip Ideas for Families in East Texas

By |2022-03-15T15:17:40-05:00April 21st, 2021|Local Longview, Local Tyler|

With spring finally here, many families are itching to get out and enjoy the warmer air and blooming flowers. After the last year or so, many guardians and their kiddos are as ready as they can be to go out and explore someplace beyond their own neighborhood. East Texas has many beautiful spots that are [...]