It’s easy to get overwhelmed by advice and horror stories from other parents: “Cameron fell off his scooter and broke his arm” or “Be careful at the beach…Olivia got stung twice by jellyfish and we had to take her to the ER.” 25.5 million children between the ages of 0 and 17 visit the ER [...]
Did you know that one cup of strawberries is only about 50 calories? Compare that to the 250 calories in a cup of strawberry ice cream. Now if only kids found strawberries to be just as enjoyable ice cream, childhood obesity wouldn't be a concern. The good news is that parents “in the know” are notably doing more [...]
Many of us Texans share a common enemy - big time allergies! We have become all too familiar with the yearlong effects of Texas mold spores, ragweed, and other notorious allergy mongers. Allergies that come with body aches, foggy brain, and sinus headaches disrupt your A game at work, while allergies that cause asthma attacks, [...]
Parents: do you have heat exhaustion questions? Did you know that kids are more prone to heat exhaustion because they have fewer sweat glands? If you have active kids that love to spend time outdoors, brushing up on a little first aid knowledge can’t hurt. If you’re looking for preventative measures, symptoms, and treatment for [...]
No wants to walk away from a family vacay or a relaxing day at the pool looking and feeling like a red hot lobster. So how do we go about preventing sunburn or even skin cancer? We buy the highest SPF sunscreen at $9.00 a pop. But is the cost of SPF 100 really worth [...]
Tyler, TX (June 19, 2016)- Hospitality Health ER has a message for those seeking summer fun: Swimming may be a great way to beat the heat this summer, but it can also present a danger most people aren’t aware of known as secondary drowning. Commonly mislabeled as “dry drowning”, secondary drowning occurs when water is [...]
