5 Questions…for Returning to the Office during the Covid-19 pandemic July 8, 2020 5 Questions Employers are starting to reopen offices, with employees returning to work on a partial or full schedule. As you prepare to return back to your office, make sure that you are asking your employer or building manager the following questions to ensure your health and safety: 1. How is cleaning and sanitization being adjusted to… Read More
Summer Travel Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic July 3, 2020 Current Events 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,… Read More
5 Questions – When Shopping For Health Insurance June 28, 2020 5 Questions 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… Read More
Symptoms of… Dehydration June 23, 2020 Health & Wellness 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… Read More
Make Men’s Health a Priority June 15, 2020 Dr. Mom & Dr. Dad 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… Read More
Monthly Health Tips – Summer Sun Safety June 5, 2020 Health & Wellness 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… Read More
Screen Time Guidelines For At-Home Learning May 25, 2020 Dr. Mom & Dr. Dad 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… Read More
Symptoms of Stroke in Women May 20, 2020 Health & Wellness 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… Read More
Best. Nurses. Ever. May 5, 2020 Meet Your Neighbors 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… Read More
Physical Activity for Mental Health While Staying Home May 2, 2020 Health & Wellness While we know that physical activity is important for the health of your body, did you know that National Fitness Day and Mental Health Awareness month go hand-in-hand? While certainly not a ‘cure’ for all mental health issues, exercise has been proven to help improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Reduction in these symptoms can… Read More