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August 2020

A Guide to Shopping and Dining Out Safely in Longview

By |2022-03-23T09:33:07-05:00August 31st, 2020|Local Longview|

Months have passed since news of the coronavirus broke worldwide. While there are many unknowns about the virus, some lessons have been learned along the way that may be useful as you try to gain some normalcy during this time. With shops and restaurants staying open amid the coronavirus pandemic, what are some ways you [...]

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A Guide to Shopping and Dining Out Safely in Galveston

By |2022-06-28T09:23:11-05:00August 31st, 2020|Local Galveston|

Months have passed since news of the coronavirus broke worldwide. While there are many unknowns about the virus, some lessons have been learned along the way that may be useful as you try to gain some normalcy during this time. With shops and restaurants staying open amid the coronavirus pandemic, what are some ways you [...]

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A Guide to Shopping and Dining Out Safely in Tyler 

By |2022-03-23T09:34:02-05:00August 31st, 2020|Local Tyler|

Months have passed since news of the coronavirus broke worldwide. While much remains unknown about the virus, we have learned some lessons that may be useful as you try to gain some normalcy during this time. With more shops and restaurants beginning to reopen, what are some ways you can venture out while minimizing your [...]

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5 Pointers for Handling Disrespectful Tween Behavior

By |2022-03-23T09:34:16-05:00August 27th, 2020|Children & Youth, Daily Living|

How do you handle disrespectful tween behavior? As your children start nearing their teen years, it’s not uncommon to think they’ve lost their minds! Remember, parents, you were that kid once — talking back, slamming doors, or giving your parents the silent treatment all because of…hormones! The tween years are also when your children begin [...]

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Return to School or Create a Learning Pod at Home?

By |2022-03-23T09:39:49-05:00August 19th, 2020|Children & Youth|

As we leave summer behind and enter fall, the coronavirus continues to spread as social distancing and sheltering in place guidelines have been relaxed. But people are still testing positive, being hospitalized, and dying from the virus. As the pandemic continues, one of the biggest questions and concerns is whether or not your children will [...]

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How to Strengthen Your Immune System

By |2022-03-23T09:40:03-05:00August 13th, 2020|Covid-19, Daily Living, Physician Blog|

How do you strengthen your immune system? Your immune system is designed to protect you from microorganisms that cause disease. Unfortunately, there are times when your system isn’t strong enough to fight germs. Is there anything you can do to make your immune system fight better? Something you can eat? What should you start or [...]

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My Child Has Asthma: Important Signs to Look Out For and 5 Life-Saving Tips

By |2022-03-23T09:55:31-05:00August 13th, 2020|Children & Youth, Daily Living|

April showers may bring beautiful May flowers, but those budding springtime flowers can also aggravate your child’s asthma. This can make it a tough season for some. Childhood asthma is actually pretty common, with about 6 million cases reported by the Center of Disease Control. Parents, if you think your child has asthma, Hospitality Health [...]

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There’s Something in My Child’s Eye: 4 Popular Questions Answered

By |2022-03-25T11:06:40-05:00August 13th, 2020|Children & Youth, Emergency Medicine, External Health|

Our eyes are the windows to our soul. We use them to smile, cry and to take in the things  play an important role in our daily lives. Because they are very delicate and can be easily injured or damaged, we should treat them with care and be aware of the environment that we are [...]

July 2020

Types of Anemia

By |2022-03-25T11:07:07-05:00July 30th, 2020|Daily Living, Internal Health, Physician Blog, Wellness & Nutrition|

You’ve been feeling tired and weak for months. You’ve even had fainting spells. After running some tests, your doctor tells you that you are anemic. Anemia is a condition in which your body’s tissues aren’t getting enough oxygen, because you lack healthy red blood cells. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia worldwide. [...]

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Hurricane, Tornado, and Storm Safety

By |2022-03-25T11:07:25-05:00July 29th, 2020|Daily Living|

Summertime is here, bringing sun, fun, and well… storms. To prepare for the season, here are a few storm facts and storm safety tips. Just know that you have a top-rated emergency room close by on Seawall Blvd for any emergency care needs.  When Do Hurricanes and Tornadoes Occur? Tornadoes can occur anytime during the [...]

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