Current Events

Current ER Trends at Neighbors: Our Top 5 Diagnoses Right Now

Filed Under: Best Neighbors Ever, Current Events, Health & Wellness December 20, 2022

People seek emergency medical care for a variety of reasons. Here at Neighbors Emergency Center, we track diagnoses daily for all patients. As we approach the end of the year, we’re sharing a closer look at our trends in emergency department visits. Here are the top 5 diagnoses we’re seeing at our six emergency centers across the Greater Houston area: Click below to jump ahead: 1. Influenza Nearly 9% of all patients we’ve seen in the last months of 2022 were diagnosed with …

National Picnic Month: Healthy food swaps for your summer picnic

Filed Under: Best Neighbors Ever, Current Events July 19, 2022

Who doesn’t love a good picnic? July is National Picnic Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to grab some friends, pack the picnic basket, and enjoy some al fresco dining. Whether you’re picnicking at the beach, park, campground, or tailgate, picnics are a fun and nostalgic way to share a meal and spend quality time together. Fortunately, many of the best picnic foods are healthy, too! Here are some of the best healthy food swaps you can pack for your next picnic that are more nutritious …

Holiday Safety Tips

Filed Under: Current Events December 21, 2021

The holidays are here, and with lighter COVID-19 guidelines from the CDC and travel bans lifted, celebrations will likely be in full swing this year. We hope you have a wonderful holiday, but make sure to keep safety in mind. Your Best Neighbors Ever want to make sure you are aware of all the potential dangers that threaten your celebrations and provide you with tips to prevent them. Traveling During a Pandemic Holiday travel is always a bit stressful, and this year may be especially …

Breast Cancer: What You Need To Know

Filed Under: Current Events October 5, 2021

The words “breast cancer” are perhaps the scariest words a woman can hear and without a doubt, it’s one of the scariest diagnoses a woman can receive. It attacks without bias and oftentimes with no warning at all. According to the CDC, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over their lifetime. That means a woman’s risk of being diagnosed is around 13%. But it doesn’t just affect women. While the risk is much lower …

Fall Houston Activities

Filed Under: Current Events September 7, 2021

The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to turn, and school is back in full swing. That can only mean one thing. It’s fall, y’all! Fall is a perfect time to explore Houston and take advantage of all the fun family activities it has to offer. From farmer’s markets to playgrounds, to taking a family-friendly hike, Houston has a little something for everyone. Enjoy a day at a pumpkin patch, or outside at the Armand Bayou Nature Center, or take in the wonders of the Houston Zoo. The …