Whether you have kids playing long games of soccer in the summer sun or are preparing to run your first 5K marathon, Hospitality Health ER is here to remind you about the importance of hydration. Dehydration can lead to lethargy, headache, nausea, vomiting, and swollen hands as well as more serious medical conditions, including heat [...]
Calling all aspiring fathers! We are always talking kids’ health at Hospitality Health ER, but healthy kids start with healthy parents. In honor of Father’s Day, we want to focus on Dad’s health and wellness. Believe it or not, a man’s health can impact the chances of successfully conceiving and can even determine the baby’s [...]
Hey, parents! Make sure your kids read this blog too. With new year celebrations right around the bend, chances are you’re planning to see some fireworks. There’s nothing wrong with a little (or even a lot of) fireworks, as long as it’s done safely and you and your kiddos' avoid a trip to the emergency [...]
Riding All Terrain Vehicles for fun and sport is quite popular here in Texas. There’s no question about it: ATVs are a blast. But just like Texans, ATVs can be rough and tough. Texas actually leads the nation in the number of ATV deaths. In just one year, there were 97,260 ATV-related injuries reported across [...]
When you hear the word “poison”, the first thing that may come to mind is an episode of True Crime. But intentional poisoning — thank goodness — isn’t as great a concern as accidental poisoning. If you’re a parent, chances are you probably have caught your child chewing or swallowing something they weren’t supposed to, [...]
With our freestanding emergency rooms in Tyler and Longview, Hospitality Health ER is often asked about what our capabilities are compared to a hospital ER. Because freestanding ERs are a fairly new concept, patients aren’t quite sure what to expect or what level of care they would receive from this type of emergency room. Can [...]
How old were you when you went to the dentist for the first time? Most of us will say 7 or later. But times are a changin’. Now, when you take your toddler to the pediatrician, you will likely be encouraged to take them to the dentist. But if you’re like many other parents, you’re [...]
Hospitality Health ER in Longview and Tyler is forever grateful to those who have served and sacrificed their lives for our freedom. To honor that freedom, we encourage families to take a break from work and screen time. Get out and catch up on some much needed R&R — or shall we say F&F (Fun [...]
When I had my daughter in 2009, I remember being frazzled by a revolving door of nurses coming in to check on me. This was alternated with a team of — not one, but three — lactation consultants (or shall I say breastfeeding commandos) checking to see if my milk had come in and to [...]
We often forget how unexpected life can be. All it takes is one misstep, one accident, or one medical situation to leave your child alone in an emergency situation. Often, a parent is alone with their child, either at home or running errands. If you’re knocked unconscious at home or can’t get to their bus [...]
