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March 17, 2023 — Emergency Care, Resources
As Texans, we love our sports. We love to cheer on our favorite teams, but we also love playing them ourselves. We typically see or hear about professional athletes suffering from sports head injuries. Sadly, these types of injuries are not confined to professional athletes. Sports head injuries can happen to anyone – and this includes our […]
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December 19, 2022 — Emergency Care, Resources
The holiday season can get pretty crazy, with finding that perfect gift, relatives coming, preparing unforgettable holiday meals, and getting your home decorated. With all the parties to attend and the commotion that comes with it, the risk of suffering an illness or an accident is higher at this time of the year. Holiday medical emergencies […]
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August 26, 2022 — Emergency Care, Resources
1 in 5 US adults visit the emergency room every year. However, you might not know when to go to the ER for a cut. After all, most cuts aren’t severe and heal properly with a first-aid kit. But you must understand when a cut is severe enough to warrant an ER visit. If you do, you’ll mitigate the chances of […]
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July 27, 2022 — Emergency Care, Resources
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 20 adults has a headache almost every single day. So, if you’ve experienced this type of pain recently, you’re not alone. But if your head hurts often, you may have a few questions and concerns about your health. For starters, what causes headaches? On top of that, you probably want to […]
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June 30, 2022 — Emergency Care, Resources
A hurricane is a serious weather event and should be treated as such. If the correct actions are not taken when storms and hurricanes do strike, the consequences can be disastrous. According to the National Safety Council, tornadoes and hurricanes were responsible for 77 deaths and over 700 injuries in 2020 alone. Preparing for hurricane season […]
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January 16, 2022 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
About 34.2 million people living in the United States are suffering from diabetes. The illness has put many at risk of having frequent hypoglycemia attacks. There is a steady increase in demand for hypoglycemia emergency treatment. Hypoglycemia is a condition that lowers glucose levels in a patient’s body. It’s wise for families to receive training in […]
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November 2, 2021 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
According to the World Health Organization, epilepsy affects around 50 million individuals worldwide. Its rate of recurrence categorizes it as one of the most common neurological diseases across the globe. Living with epilepsy isn’t easy. Research indicates that the risk of premature death can be up to three times higher in sufferers of this chronic, […]
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October 22, 2021 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
Sports make up an important part of childhood development. It keeps kids active, teaches them how to work as part of a team, and boosts self-confidence. However, activities like basketball, baseball, biking, football, and other physical play can lead to sports-related injuries in youth. Over 3.5 million kids get hurt during while engaging in sports […]
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October 17, 2021 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
Breast cancer affects around one in eight US women at some point in their lifetime. As a general rule of thumb, women should start screening for breast cancer starting at age forty, unless there is a history of breast cancer in the family. The early detection of breast cancer can help save lives. There are […]
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April 26, 2021 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
Every year, appendicitis affects 1 in every 500 people, and the risk of infection increases with age. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a tube that hangs from the large intestine on the right side of the abdomen. A sudden pain in your abdomen may initially seem harmless. “Is appendicitis a medical emergency?” you […]
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