From riding the ocean waves to participating in chicken fights in the neighborhood pool, most kids will spend time playing in the water this summer. While all parents know about the dangers of drowning, you might be less familiar with what ‘secondary drowning’ is. Thankfully, secondary drownings are pretty rare, but they do happen. For [...]
With all the water play that happens in the summertime, it’s not uncommon for kids and adults to wind up getting water inside their ears from swimming or splashing around. This can lead to swimmer’s ear, an infection in the outer ear canal typically caused by moisture trapped in the ear after swimming. It doesn’t [...]
When you’re enjoying some time under the hot Texas sun or having a particularly active day, it’s important to stay hydrated. Dehydration can contribute to heat cramps, heat stroke, or heat exhaustion — not a good way to end a day at the beach! But we all know how water can get boring. The good [...]
Jellyfish are some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. Part of their allure is their translucence, but one jellyfish sting can get a beach goer into trouble. Because we can’t see them right away, they can creep up on us and give us a good, painful sting. The Gulf of Mexico may be known to [...]
It's estimated between 250,000 and 500,000 people visit Galveston during spring break. As the second most popular spring break destination in the US, things are bound to happen like a little too much drinking and partying. As a Galveston emergency room located right in the center of it all, it’s inevitable that we’ll have to [...]
Memorial Weekend in Galveston can be a real good time, especially when it comes to soaking up the sea and sun at one the local beaches. But with years of experience dealing with ER care, we know a lot can happen at the beach, especially when folks are blindsided by how powerful the water and [...]
As a new emergency room in Galveston, Hospitality Health ER in Galveston would like to announce that we are a safe haven for parents to leave their newborns. Texas reported 22 babies that were abandoned in just one year, and these babies unfortunately were not dropped off at safe haven locations. Perhaps it’s because parents [...]
As one of the busiest cruise ship ports in the United States, there are so many things to do in Galveston with kids, parents, and folks of all ages. As a family-centered emergency room in Galveston, Hospitality Health ER’s goal is to not only keep locals and vacationers abreast of family healthcare topics, but to [...]
If you’re dealing with a medical issue while visiting Galveston, or your local doctor is unable to see you right away, what are your other options? Well, you can choose from hospital ERs, stand-alone emergency rooms, and urgent care clinics in Galveston. Like many people, you’re probably confused about which one to use and when. [...]
Just a couple of hours in Galveston can have your head spinning. Cruise ships, boat excursions, and a few twirling amusements at Pleasure Pier can lead to nausea and dizziness that could ultimately ruin your day. The good news is that Hospitality Health ER in Galveston is close by to help you feel better quickly. [...]
