Watching someone have convulsions or lose consciousness can be a scary thing. Seizures can be devastating and can severely impact a person’s daily life. There are many types of seizures: focal seizures, absence seizures, tonic seizures, atonic seizures, clonic seizures, febrile seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures. And they all come with various symptoms. But [...]
Peak hurricane season in the Gulf Coast is upon us. Although the season runs from June 1 through November 30 every year, the highest activity happens August through November. While the perils of tornadoes may be more immediately obvious, what exactly can hurricanes do to us? What are some types of injuries that hurricanes cause? [...]
Global travel is on the rise, with about 1.1 billion people crossing an international border every year. This includes travel to the world’s most developed and least developed countries. No matter where you’re headed, it isn’t a bad idea to see a doctor before your trip. A doctor can help with everything from tips to [...]
Having a medical emergency is scary. Then there are all the insurance questions that run through your head. Will this emergency room be covered by my insurance? What portion will I be responsible for paying? How many bills will I receive? This is the last thing you want to think about when you’re dealing with [...]
In one of our recent blogs, Hospitality Health ER brought light to the Prudent Layperson Standard. This concept is becoming ever so important as more and more patients are selecting standalone ERs for medical care. In short, patients should know that no matter which emergency room you choose —hospital or standalone—your health insurance cannot deny [...]
Do you know your rights when it comes to your health insurance coverage for emergency visits? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The average person may not know their rights. But with your money and health at stake, it’s time to be informed. If you’re one of the billions of patients who want the freedom to [...]
Patient safety is always front and center at Hospitality Health ER. For Patient Safety Awareness Week in March, we like to shine an even bigger light on what patient safety really means to our community. Our nation’s medical facilities are always striving for quality care. We've seen reported improvements in 17 out of 33 patient [...]
The doctor looks down at his clipboard and says, “We’ll have a CBC done and go from there.” You know it has something to do with your blood being tested…but for what exactly? Blood tests can help detect an underlying disease or medical condition that may be causing your symptoms. Some can even tell how [...]
Hurricane season is here, and if you haven’t been in Galveston for long, you’ll quickly learn that the most important thing you can do before hurricane season is to get your family and home prepared. Natural disasters can lead to an influx of medical emergencies, and Hospitality Health ER wants to help minimize those situations [...]
You can potentially save someone’s life by knowing CPR, yet only 20 percent of Americans do. Even if you aren’t a lifeguard, coach, or teacher, you can take CPR classes and become one of the few Americans that are equipped with the skills to save a life. We at Hospitality Health ER in Galveston encourage [...]
