“It’s time to get your flu shot!” You’re probably used to hearing those words every year about this time. There are many reasons why getting your flu shot is important every year, but even more so this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll explain why the flu shot is important, and how it can keep…
It’s Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, right in the middle of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity is a prevalent issue in the US and places children at risk for poor health throughout life. One of the best ways to combat childhood obesity and its lifelong effects is to establish healthy eating habits…
The first week of September marks National Childhood Injury Prevention week. Injury is the leading cause of death in children, but the good news is that the majority of childhood injuries are preventable. Here are some of the biggest injury categories, and tips to keep your kids safe: When teaching children to cook, give them…
The Coronavirus has sparked renewed conversation around vaccines and their development, as medical researchers race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. There is a significant amount of misinformation on the Internet, so we’re dispelling myths and explaining the basics of vaccinations and immunity. Once the body is producing antibodies, you develop immunity to the disease…
It’s August in Texas, and it is HOT. Many people choose to head to the pool to cool off. But pools can pose a serious hazard. In the United States, drowning accounts for about 10 deaths per day, with one in five occurring in children 14 or younger. The majority of these deaths occur at…
Today marks the beginning of Exercise With Your Child week, a national initiative to create active, healthy kids (and parents, too!). Kids and adolescents should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. While this can be achieved during active play, there are benefits to exercising with your children. Here are some tips…
During times of high-stress, people often turn to comfort food or alcohol in an attempt to alleviate their stress. Many people have reported stress eating or drinking – or both – during the COVID pandemic and stay-at-home orders. But did you know there is a biological reason (in addition to psychological reasons) why people turn…
Working from home seemed like the dream just a few months ago, but has suddenly become commonplace thanks to stay-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the time saved on your former commute and the ability to work in your pajamas are definite perks, it’s possible to experience burnout at home, too. Burnout can…
Health insurance is complicated; it’s complicated for us, and we’re healthcare professionals. So we understand the anxiety and frustration that comes with understanding your insurance coverage and medical bills. To help our communities, we provide billing advocates that can help you navigate your insurance coverage and work with you on your bill. In addition, we…
While we may have just barely passed the summer solstice, we’re well into the depths of summer here in the Texas Gulf Coast. There’s no other way to put it – it’s HOT out there, and it will be for the next several months. With the heat and humidity only intensifying over the next few…