Did you know that 31 million Americans have a chronic kidney disease? Although it’s such a widespread problem, many of us don’t know much about our kidneys. You’ve probably known someone with kidney stones, but what exactly do the kidneys do for us? In honor of National Kidney Month, Hospitality Health ER Longview will take [...]
Did you know that about 85 percent of American adults consume some form of caffeine on a daily basis? From espressos and energy drinks to colas and teas, you can say that caffeine has become as commonplace as H20. But is caffeine good for your health? How much can I have in one day? And [...]
Spring break is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning for a week of fun with the kids. Planning on visiting or staying on the island? Then you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of spring break activities in Galveston for kids to enjoy. And Hospitality Health ER is [...]
Teaching your child how to interact with people they don’t know can be a tricky thing. Parents want nothing more than to keep our kids safe, but we also want our kids to be engaging and polite in certain social situations. So how can we ensure we’re not sending them mixed messages? Well, teaching them [...]
Do you remember the time when kids would just hop into a car without even the thought of seat belts or car seats? Yes, things might have been less complicated back in the 70s, but they were also a lot riskier. To put it simply, seat belts save lives. Reports show that for every five [...]
Just because Hospitality Health ER is open 24-7 doesn’t mean we don’t believe in taking time off from work. In fact, we encourage taking as many vacations as your work allows. Why? Plain and simple: vacations are good for your health. Workaholic standards in the US are one reason that stress and depression are at [...]
The doctor looks down at his clipboard and says, “We’ll have a CBC done and go from there.” You know it has something to do with your blood being tested…but for what exactly? Blood tests can help detect an underlying disease or medical condition that may be causing your symptoms. Some can even tell how [...]
With well over a million fires reported across the US every year, fire safety shouldn’t be taken lightly. Many residential fires result from cooking, heating, electrical malfunctions, and easily-preventable causes like lit cigarettes that aren’t disposed of properly. Are you and your loved ones prepared should a fire happen in your home? If businesses and [...]
You’re probably hip to one of the most famous golden rules of parenting: “Keep ‘em busy.” Between sports, music lessons, social gatherings, and schoolwork, there’s definitely enough stuff out there to keep your kids occupied. But is my child too busy? We all want the best for our kids, but here are some warning signs [...]
Sinus pressure can make for a miserable day. But if you’re the type of person who doesn’t like jumping straight to medications, there are many different things you can try to relieve sinus pressure naturally. Even if you decide to take an over-the-counter decongestant, you might have even better results with some of these tried-and-true [...]
