Do you know your rights when it comes to your health insurance coverage for emergency visits? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The average person may not know their rights. But with your money and health at stake, it’s time to be informed. If you’re one of the billions of patients who want the freedom to [...]
St. Patrick’s Day is a day filled with food, festivities, and fun. Homes, restaurants, and bars will be packed with friends and patrons dressed in green and sipping on tasty toddies. While there’s nothing wrong with a drink or two on St. Patty’s day, we don’t want to push our luck by overindulging. HHER wants [...]
Your child’s tummy hurts all the time. It’s almost everyday, but you’re not quite sure what it is. Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints by patients in the ER, but because there are such a wide range of causes, it can be difficult to diagnose exactly what’s going on, especially in young [...]
Do you have a red bump on an eyelid that came out of nowhere? Chances are, it’s probably a stye. If it is, there’s no need to fret. Styes are generally harmless, and they can usually be treated from home with simple at-home remedies or easy recommendations from your medical provider. It’s important to know [...]
Drowning lands in the top three leading causes of accidental death in the US. It takes just one glance away or a misstep for a casualty to happen. So before you head out to the Galveston beaches, there are some things you should know to keep your loved ones safe. #1. Accompany any inexperienced swimmers [...]
Patient safety is always front and center at Hospitality Health ER. For Patient Safety Awareness Week in March, we like to shine an even bigger light on what patient safety really means to our community. Our nation’s medical facilities are always striving for quality care. We've seen reported improvements in 17 out of 33 patient [...]
Did you know that 31 million Americans have a chronic kidney disease? Although it’s such a widespread problem, many of us don’t know much about our kidneys. You’ve probably known someone with kidney stones, but what exactly do the kidneys do for us? In honor of National Kidney Month, Hospitality Health ER Longview will take [...]
Did you know that about 85 percent of American adults consume some form of caffeine on a daily basis? From espressos and energy drinks to colas and teas, you can say that caffeine has become as commonplace as H20. But is caffeine good for your health? How much can I have in one day? And [...]
Spring break is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning for a week of fun with the kids. Planning on visiting or staying on the island? Then you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of spring break activities in Galveston for kids to enjoy. And Hospitality Health ER is [...]
Teaching your child how to interact with people they don’t know can be a tricky thing. Parents want nothing more than to keep our kids safe, but we also want our kids to be engaging and polite in certain social situations. So how can we ensure we’re not sending them mixed messages? Well, teaching them [...]
