Are you in need of Self-Care tips for parenting during Coronavirus? If so, you're not alone. Parenting comes with a lot of challenges that can sometimes be very overwhelming. Throw in the coronavirus pandemic and being a parent can become even more stressful. Parenting has always been a full-time job, but these days it can [...]
So much of our daily lives has been altered or changed due to the coronavirus. School is not the same, family vacations are different, and how we celebrate holidays will also have to change. The pandemic continues to cause us to think outside of the box. Is Trick-or-Treating Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Safely [...]
Now that it’s clear that school will be done remotely for many, parents and teachers will have to be creative in making sure that all educational needs are being met. While math, reading, science, and social studies can be done in the virtual classroom, physical education will need to be a bit more hands-on. The [...]
If you're searching for COVID-19 ERs, there's a few things you should know. Even before the corona pandemic, people dreaded going to emergency rooms. This is mainly due to long wait times and cold and uncomfortable waiting rooms. Now, folks needing attention for cuts, broken bones, chest pain, or whatever medical emergency they’re dealing with, [...]
Doctors and emergency rooms are beginning to see pockets of COVID-19 as schools open. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. What about all the other cases that go unreported because symptoms aren't severe enough to see a doctor? It's easy to shrug away symptoms, especially in kids, who typically don't display severe [...]
What are the best masks for kids? Wearing an Iron Man or Batman mask for Halloween is quite different than having to wear a mask all throughout the day. Getting kids to wear masks to keep them safe from COVID-19 is not easy, but it is necessary. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that [...]
This is usually the time of year when children are back in school, fall sports have started, and parents are preparing for Homecoming and Halloween. But because COVID-19 can affect children, many of these things we look forward to have been put on pause. The fact that most schools are suspending fall sports and continuing [...]
We visited today with Jill Shipp, Vice President of Marketing and a registered nurse to dive into greater detail on the ways that HHER is treating incoming patients with COVID-19 symptoms. "It is important for me to be able to relate to our patients because very few outpatient medical facilities are intent on treating you [...]
How do you strengthen your immune system? Your immune system is designed to protect you from microorganisms that cause disease. Unfortunately, there are times when your system isn’t strong enough to fight germs. Is there anything you can do to make your immune system fight better? Something you can eat? What should you start or [...]
With restrictions recently lifting and businesses reopening across the country, COVID-19 cases have begun to surge. The rush to restart the economy, along with inconsistent protective measures, has led to record-high numbers of cases in many states including Texas, Arizona, and Florida. In fact, Texas Medical Center hit capacity this week, with 2300 cases reported [...]
