July 4th is usually celebrated by hosting parties with lots of friends and family. But this year may be a little different. Firework safety is always a priority, but now COVID-19 prevention should also be first in mind while celebrating. Although it's easy to forget about the pandemic when we're outdoors enjoying ourselves, folks should [...]
Most folks don’t know all of their options when they need to see a doctor right away. If you can’t get a last-minute appointment to see your primary care physician, it’s important to know what other choices you have. Many cities, like Tyler, have a selection of urgent care clinics and emergency rooms that patients [...]
With all of the back-to-school preparation, work stress, and kids’ activities, it’s time to enjoy a little play and relaxation as summer comes to a close. By the way, did you know that playtime is actually really good for your health? It’s proven to relieve stress, improve brain function, and stimulate creativity in both kids [...]
Parades, Music, and Fireworks to Celebrate Independence Day If you’re looking for Fourth of July events in Galveston, then look no further. Hospitality Health ER sits right on Seawall Blvd., so we know all about Galveston’s biggest Fourth of July celebration: The Galveston Annual Independence Day Parade and Fireworks. Check out the location and details [...]
Rip Current Awareness Week What makes Galveston special is its 32 miles of beautiful beaches. Like most beaches, there are rip currents in the Gulf of Mexico that you might not be prepared for. Any beach with breaking waves can have rip currents, which increases your risk of drowning. In the U.S., over 100 people [...]
Galveston Island is full of sun, fun, sports, and live music for a relaxing Memorial Day weekend! Here, you’ll find a couple of Memorial Weekend events in Galveston you might be interested in. We’ve even included a special Memorial Day commemoration event at Seawolf Park to remind us of the real reason we celebrate Memorial [...]
Drowning lands in the top three leading causes of accidental death in the US. It takes just one glance away or a misstep for a casualty to happen. So before you head out to the Galveston beaches, there are some things you should know to keep your loved ones safe. #1. Accompany any inexperienced swimmers [...]
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 [...]
Spring break is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning for a week of fun with the kids. Planning on visiting or staying on the island? Then you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of spring break activities in Galveston for kids to enjoy. And Hospitality Health ER is [...]
There’s nothing like being snuggled up in your cozy home with family from near and far for the holidays. But after day after day of being cooped up in the house, we all can relate to feeling a little antsy. Here at Hospitality Health ER in Galveston, we love the holiday spirit around Thanksgiving and [...]
