Now Hiring! Apply Today!
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that affects adults and children in America today. According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26.9 million Americans – that is 8.2% of the American population – were known to have had diabetes in 2018. You ...
When you are struggling with high cholesterol, every bite counts, and this includes the snacks you consume in between meals. Many people think that cutting out snacks will help – it might be very tempting to skip snacks altogether – but in reality, eating at regular intervals is very ...
This month, Physicians Premier, your Corpus Christi ER, celebrates American Heart Month. This is an ideal time to remind families to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle, and urge their families and friends to reduce their risk factors to prevent heart disease. Heart disease remains the ...
Medical Disclosure & Note: If you are concerned or have questions about the Coronavirus please contact your local county Health Department. For Corpus Christi residents, the Nueces County Health Department can be reached at: 361-826-7200 It all started as a mystery virus that originated in Wuhan, China on December ...
Remember how your parents remind you to always wash your hands when you were little? They were right to do so! Here’s an interesting fact: 1 square inch on our hands can be home to approximately 1,500 bacteria! While some are beneficial ones, others can make us very sick. ...
Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to complications. The virus can infect people differently. Millions of people get the flu year after year, with many being hospitalized to tens of thousands dying from flu-related cases. The flu vaccine is still the best way to protect your ...
A measles case has been reported in Travis County on December 22, 2019. Out of an abundance of caution following Travis County’s first instance of the measles, Austin Public Health is continuously monitoring for measles cases early this year. Confirmed cases of measles continue to rise in the United ...
We are already a couple of weeks into the new year, and you must have already made your resolutions. Does your list include goals for a healthier life? The start of a new year is a great opportunity to recommit to your overall well-being. However, we know that making ...
This is the second part of a two-part article featuring a guide for the Safe Toys and Gifts Month. In the first of a two-part article, we have discussed how to tell the difference between safe and unsafe toys. Now let’s discuss the most common toy injuries in children. ...
