Hospitality Health ER encourages parents to keep kids active over the summer, but no one wants kiddos to fall into the summer slide. The “summer slide” isn’t what it sounds like—you won’t find it at a water park or a playground. Instead, it’s the significant decrease in reading skills students experience after taking the summer [...]
For states like Texas that have hot, humid summers, weather impacts more than personal comfort. It’s easy to let your kids run wild outdoors and swim all day at the pool, but with temperatures reaching over 100°F, you should take proper precautions so you and your children don’t wind up in the ER. If your [...]
Summertime has arrived! With school out, parents and guardians may be struggling to keep kids busy throughout the longer days. There are lots of activities to be planned and fill up these longer days. In between camps and summer learning opportunities, it’s ok to work in a little treat here and there, and movies for [...]
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 [...]
