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…
Between travel restrictions and quarantines overseas – and even some domestic – vacations have been disrupted for the foreseeable future. Experts are still advising against non-essential travel, as some parts of the US are starting to experience a second increase in COVID cases. But with many people starting to express frustration with being at home,…
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…
In addition to June being the month that we celebrate Father’s Day, it’s also Men’s Health Month. That’s right – we get an entire month to remind us that in order to be healthy and around for our families, we have to take care of ourselves. This is because men are statistically less likely to…
It’s June in Texas, which means sun – and lots of it! Texans know that the summer heat and sun are no joke. Overexposure to heat and sun can cause a host of health issues, ranging from dehydration and heatstroke, to sunburns and skin cancer. We’ll cover symptoms of dehydration later in the month. For…
Screens have steadily become more and more common in daily life starting with the TV in the 1950s. Americans have steadily increased the number of screens they own, from one TV up to multiple TVs, computers, tablets, and phones. Many adults who work in offices find themselves in front of a screen for the majority…
Across the United States, and the rest of the world, emergency room staff are witnessing concerningly-low patient volumes. This trend is being seen in the Houston-area, as well, with both hospitals and freestanding ERs documenting record-low patient volumes. At Neighbors Emergency Center, our centers have seen a decline in patient volume of 38%. This is…
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the US. Many people have become familiar with stoke and the most common warning symptoms associated with them, thanks to the acronym F.A.S.T: Did you know that women still account for nearly 60% of all stroke deaths? This may be because women tend…
It’s National Nurses Week, and we would be remiss if we didn’t recognize the fantastic nursing staff that keep our emergency centers running in top form. They take phenomenal care of our patients, and we couldn’t be more thankful to them for their grace under pressure, the warmth they extend to our patients, and their…