People have come to accept sore throats as a part of life. Usually they aren’t an indication of anything too serious. But especially during the colder months, our emergency rooms in Longview and Tyler see plenty of patients struggling from sore throat complications caused by the flu or an infection: kids who refuse to eat [...]
You always heard that giving of yourself is a good thing, but did you know that community service can actually lead to better health: physical health, mental health, and life expectancy? Our team at Hospitality Health ER meets thousands of community members each year through our interactions at our Tyler and Longview emergency rooms, and by [...]
The California measles outbreak of 2015 prompted many discussions around the need for parents to have their kids vaccinated. The CDC reported 145 measles cases from the California outbreak, with researchers pointing to “under-vaccination” as the cause for the spread. They found that only 50% of people exposed to the measles during that time period [...]
Have you ever wondered if you’re a bad parent because you allow your kids too much iPad and screen time so you can catch a break? Well, join the crowd. Whether you’re a working parent or manage the household, most of us are guilty of giving in to a few hours, or maybe even more, of iPad, [...]
At Hospitality Health Emergency Room (HHER), we like to find ways to help our community beyond their needs for urgent care and emergency services. We want to help families be happy and healthy, which starts with encouraging positive lifestyle habits. When it comes to good nutrition, we know it’s difficult to cook a healthy, home-cooked [...]
According to Babycenter.com, about 8 percent of girls and 2 percent of boys will have at least one UTI, or urinary tract infection, during childhood. UTIs happen when bacteria gets in the urine by way of bloodstream or skin around the genitals. This can create an infection and inflammation of the urinary tract. If your kids [...]
As the price tag of cashews— and most other nuts— continues to rise, many of us will pass them up muttering, “$7.00 a bag? That’s so not worth it.” Well, think again. Cashews aren’t just tasty, protein-filled snacks: they contain powerful, health-enhancing nutrients that may keep us from, well, going nutty. Yes, you heard that [...]
While traditional gift ideas like dolls, bicycles, and video games are still popular go-tos for birthdays and holidays, let’s face it: we are living in an age of information where there are more and more tools to educate and stimulate our children than ever before. A Barbie or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle will still get [...]
Unusual chest pain, nausea, abdominal pain…could you be having a heart attack? If you’ve never felt this way before, you jump to the worst case scenario, like many of us would. You call 911 or have your spouse rush you to the nearest urgent care center in Tyler. After three hours of waiting and examinations, [...]
Your 12 year-old daughter is curled up on the bed complaining of stomach pains. You think it may just be a bad case of gas and to monitor her overnight. So you grab some ginger ale and gas relief tablets from the pharmacy and hope for the best. Eight hours and four Pepto tablets later, [...]
