Because strokes are the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of severe disability, unfortunately many of us have been impacted by the suffering they cause. Thankfully, strokes are preventable and treatable. With Stroke Awareness Month happening, Hospitality Health ER hopes to educate the community on how to potentially save a life by [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Witnessing someone faint can be nerve-wracking. What’s going on with them? Should you call for an ambulance right away? Fainting in both kids and adults can indicate more serious conditions, like a heart condition or high blood pressure. So if you’re wondering what to do if someone faints, your safest bet is to go to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Who hasn’t had to deal with painful blisters after trying to break in a new pair of shoes? While shoe friction is one of the most common causes of blisters, you can also get them from burns and sunburns. If you want to know how to treat a blister, that all depends on what caused [...]
It’s 2 am and this is the third night in a row your baby has woken up and cried for hours. Is it colic? Is it teething? You recall that he’s had a runny nose over the past week: could it be an ear infection? It very well may be. After all, ear infections are [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
