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June 2018

7 Hydrating Foods to Enjoy on the Beach

By |2022-04-07T13:28:41-05:00June 25th, 2018|Local Galveston, Wellness & Nutrition|

When you’re enjoying some time under the hot Texas sun or having a particularly active day, it’s important to stay hydrated. Dehydration can contribute to heat cramps, heat stroke, or heat exhaustion — not a good way to end a day at the beach! But we all know how water can get boring. The good [...]

The Whining Toddler: 3 Pointers to Gaining Your Sanity Back

By |2022-04-07T13:28:49-05:00June 25th, 2018|Children & Youth|

It’s 6 am and you wake up determined to have a positive day… only to have your 2-year-old toddler snatch your hopes away in a matter of seconds. Hearing whines of “I want cereal” over and over like a broken record can drive even the most patient parent a little insane. How do you fix [...]

What Types of Jellyfish are in Galveston? First Aid Tips for a Jellyfish Sting

By |2022-04-07T12:39:23-05:00June 22nd, 2018|Emergency Medicine, Local Galveston|

Jellyfish are some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. Part of their allure is their translucence, but one jellyfish sting can get a beach goer into trouble. Because we can’t see them right away, they can creep up on us and give us a good, painful sting. The Gulf of Mexico may be known to [...]

Galveston Emergency Room Discusses Alcohol Poisoning 101

By |2022-04-07T12:39:34-05:00June 22nd, 2018|Emergency Medicine, Local Galveston|

It's estimated between 250,000 and 500,000 people visit Galveston during spring break. As the second most popular spring break destination in the US, things are bound to happen like a little too much drinking and partying. As a Galveston emergency room located right in the center of it all, it’s inevitable that we’ll have to [...]

May 2018

Preventing Eye Injuries: Sports Eye Safety Awareness

By |2022-04-07T12:40:06-05:00May 31st, 2018|Children & Youth|

With the warm summer weather setting in, your kiddos are probably headed back to the daily grind of soccer, lacrosse, football, and field hockey. In honor of  Sports Eye Safety Awareness, Hospitality Health ER in Tyler and Longview is encouraging parents and coaches to make sure their young athletes protect their eyes and properly gear [...]

Raising a Well-Rounded Teenager Part 4: Behavioral Health

By |2022-04-07T12:40:14-05:00May 30th, 2018|Children & Youth|

What is normal teenager behavior? It’s hard to tell when you’re having to see past hormones and all the interesting things that happen during adolescence. Is something going on that you really need to be concerned about, or is it just normal challenges that most teens go through? During their teenage years, your children get [...]

Raising a Well-Rounded Teenager Part 3: Social/Emotional

By |2022-04-07T12:40:21-05:00May 29th, 2018|Children & Youth|

From finding independence to dating, the teen years will bring about a lot of exciting changes in your children. You’ll probably begin to notice that your teenager is less dependent on you and may want more time alone or with friends. As they begin to form their own identity, don’t be surprised that their interests [...]