Despite a significant decline in COVID-19 cases, the virus remains highly contagious, particularly with recent upticks driven by factors like the changing weather and children returning to school. For the well-being of everyone, especially the immuno-compromised, it is crucial we continue teaching our children to take precautions, even with the benefits of vaccinations and boosters. [...]
Back in April 2020, a New York Times article mentioned that there is strong evidence that “loss of smell (or anosmia) is a common symptom of COVID-19. During this time period, Google searches for “I can’t smell” were the highest in New York, New Jersey, Louisiana and Michigan — four of the states with the [...]
REGEN-COV: offered same day at all Hospitality Health ER locations Emerging COVID-19 variants have put many individuals who are unable to make their own antibodies in an understandably tough situation. There is, however, a trusted treatment for individuals who are fighting COVID variants, including the delta variant: REGEN-COV. This single-dose antibody combination or “cocktail” was [...]
REGEN-COV: offered same day at all Hospitality Health ER locations Emerging COVID-19 variants have put many individuals who are unable to make their own antibodies in an understandably tough situation. There is, however, a trusted treatment for individuals who are fighting COVID variants, including the delta variant: REGEN-COV. This single-dose antibody combination or “cocktail” was [...]
Nearly 59 million people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and more than 30 million have had two doses. After the CDC released the new guidelines for fully vaccinated people, many are eager to check their eligibility status. Knowing the difference between the vaccines, who qualifies, and what this means for [...]
Dr. Bier, Galveston’s Medical Director, shares his experiences, living conditions, and adventures while abroad, as well as how COVID-19 has impacted his deployment Hospitality Health ER Galveston’s Medical Director, Dr. Scott Bier, has left his usual “station” in Galveston to report for duty. More specifically, as the COVID-19 cases continue to surge, Dr. Bier has [...]
All 3 of Hospitality Health Emergency Rooms are offering this life-changing antibody treatment. So, what is BAM? The 24/7 Hospitality Health Emergency Rooms in Tyler, Galveston, and Longview are all extremely excited to announce that BAM (bamlanivimab) is now offered at each of our locations. BAM is at the forefront of COVID-19 treatments and is [...]
Experiencing a worldwide global pandemic was certainly not at the top of our new year's resolutions list. 2020 will not be winning any awards for favorite year, but it will definitely be one of the most memorable years to date. So, how do we reflect on this time in a positive way? You conquered many [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If only your nose would stop running and you could breathe properly! As the temperatures start to drop, colds, flus, viruses, and respiratory illnesses increase. One of the most frustrating parts of becoming ill is when you start to lose your sense of smell and taste. The [...]
After many of us have spent the majority of our 2020 indoors, we’re all ready to gather with our close friends and family for the holidays. However, the cases in Texas are at an all-time high, with 253 of the 254 counties in Texas reporting cases. We’ve compiled a list of safety precautions that we [...]
