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 [...]
From infants to the elderly, Hospitality Health ER has treated many patients dealing with complications from a wide range of allergies. More than 50 million Americans have allergies, which are often food-related. We’ve seen a wide range of symptoms including hives, cramping, swelling, shortness of breath, and anaphylaxis. The most frequent culprits of food allergies [...]
This is now the third month that your 16-year-old is scratching away at his knee. You notice raised, red bumps that won’t go away. In fact, they get worse. And you get scared! But stay calm. Before you let your mind wander into the world of flesh-eating bacteria, there are many skin disorders that may [...]
Unlike the DTap and MMR vaccines, which are required for a child to attend school, the flu vaccine is optional. About 38 percent of Americans refuse the vaccine, mainly because they think they don’t need it, believe it’s ineffective, or are scared of the side effects. If you’re one of these people, you may now [...]
Since the beginning of time, fruits and vegetables have played a vital role in human health. Most people generally know all the benefits we get from eating different fruits and veggies: immune system support from oranges, vision health from carrots, and muscle strength from spinach. So why exactly did an article about apples, carrots, and [...]
Childhood asthma is more common than you may think. According to the Center of Disease Control, more than 6 million cases have been reported in the US. One of our goals at Hospitality Health ER is to equip parents with proactive measures that protect their children’s well-being. So, if you think your child may have [...]
Did you know that in the past 30 years, rates of obesity in children doubled and quadrupled in adolescents? One third of children in the US are now overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese at a young age can predispose kids to diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, and cancer. How can parents find out if their kids [...]
April is Autism Awareness Month and to do our part, Hospitality Health ER wants to help make our community more aware about autism and challenge some misconceptions. More than 3.5 million Americans are living with autism spectrum disorder. In Texas alone, there are 500,000 people living with autism. Although much is still unknown about autism, [...]
“My child always bumps his head on something…should I be worried?” As fellow parents and as ER doctors who work with plenty of families on a daily basis, we hear this question many times each week. Watching your kid continually bonk their head on walls, floors, toys, and even other toddlers can make any parent’s heart [...]
Hospitality Health ER in Tyler and Longview wants to welcome the spring season with fun, family, and sunshine. What better way to celebrate the season than an Easter egg hunt for you and your kids to enjoy together? It doesn’t take much planning or time out of your weekend, but quality time during outings like [...]
