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, [...]
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 [...]
When I had my daughter in 2009, I remember being frazzled by a revolving door of nurses coming in to check on me. This was alternated with a team of — not one, but three — lactation consultants (or shall I say breastfeeding commandos) checking to see if my milk had come in and to [...]
We often forget how unexpected life can be. All it takes is one misstep, one accident, or one medical situation to leave your child alone in an emergency situation. Often, a parent is alone with their child, either at home or running errands. If you’re knocked unconscious at home or can’t get to their bus [...]
From infants to the elderly, Hospitality Health ER has treated many patients dealing with complications from a wide range of allergies. More than 50 million Americans have allergies, which are often food-related. We’ve seen a wide range of symptoms including hives, cramping, swelling, shortness of breath, and anaphylaxis. The most frequent culprits of food allergies [...]
This is now the third month that your 16-year-old is scratching away at his knee. You notice raised, red bumps that won’t go away. In fact, they get worse. And you get scared! But stay calm. Before you let your mind wander into the world of flesh-eating bacteria, there are many skin disorders that may [...]
Unlike the DTap and MMR vaccines, which are required for a child to attend school, the flu vaccine is optional. About 38 percent of Americans refuse the vaccine, mainly because they think they don’t need it, believe it’s ineffective, or are scared of the side effects. If you’re one of these people, you may now [...]
