Autumn can start to feel a little creepy with fewer daylight hours, scary Halloween decorations, spooky corn mazes, chilly weather… and spiders. Yes, spiders. As this creepy crawlies come out of hiding from the dry summer heat, you’ll probably see a few sneaking across your bathroom floor or busy building a web right outside of [...]
Everything's bigger in Texas, including its trillion dollar economy fueled by a diverse set of industries, all made possible by 13.2 million Texans working in environments that range from high-rise office buildings to high-risk construction and oil and gas fields. In recent years, there has been a bigger focus on safety and workplace injuries, with [...]
You probably learned how to get some good shut-eye and how much sleep habits can make a difference in getting to where you need to be after reading our blog, Sleep Right, Sleep Tight: 3 Tips for Good Rest. As adults, we can appreciate the focus, energy, and productivity that comes with a good night’s [...]
When your doctor isn’t available, is it best to take your child to a hospital ER, a stand-alone ER, or urgent care center? Let’s say it’s a Sunday, and your 9-year old is limping across the living room complaining of severe ankle pain after soccer practice. What do you do when you can’t get to [...]
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a disorder that disrupts the way the body uses glucose (sugar). Your body needs glucose to function, and insulin is the hormone that allows the cells to utilize glucose while making sure your blood sugar levels don’t get too high or too low. With type 2 diabetes, there is a [...]
It’s that time of year again—fever, sniffles, and aches abound. Even though it may still be 90+ degrees outside, flu season has officially begun. Make sure you take your family for their annual flu vaccination, especially if you have younger children or elderly family members. But get ready: you may be a little surprised at [...]
According to breastcancer.org: "About 1 out of 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In 2016, an estimated 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 61,000 new cases of the non-invasive (in situ) type." October [...]
If you’re searching for activities in Longview, TX for your family and friends to enjoy together, look no further. These activities will get you the daily exercise you and your family members need for your overall wellbeing. Instead of hiding indoors or spending $25.00 on Chuck E. Cheese tokens and pizza, here are some outdoor [...]
In December 2015, Longview Regional Hospital treated a victim who apparently had been shot during a road rage incident. An argument that started over the use of high beams escalated into two shots fired at the victim. Road rage statistics are quite alarming, with more than 37% of aggressive driving incidents involving a firearm. Roughly [...]
Hospitality Health ER wants you to get out and stay active this fall. Instead of being cooped up in your house with endless chores and TV, get your family out of the house and start taking advantage of the many outdoor activities Longview has to offer, including its many fall festivities and pumpkin patches. This [...]
