Kids Take Over the Kitchen – Teaching Healthy Cooking to Help Combat Childhood Obesity September 13, 2020 Dr. Mom & Dr. Dad 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… Read More
Keeping Kids Safe During National Childhood Injury Prevention Week September 1, 2020 Best Neighbors Ever 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: PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE SAFETY:Start early, teaching children… Read More
Understanding Vaccines August 25, 2020 Health & Wellness 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. What is a vaccine?First things first - what is a vaccine? A… Read More
Keeping Your Kids Safe as They Head Back to School August 17, 2020 Current Events The spread of Coronavirus has affected all aspects of our daily lives, including what it may look like to return to school in a few weeks. Kids may only be returning to campuses part-time, or to significantly reduced class sizes. What should you do to prepare your kids for returning to school in the midst… Read More
Prevent Drowning With These Pool Safety Tips August 12, 2020 Dr. Mom & Dr. Dad 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… Read More
Tips for Exercising with Your Kids during Exercise with Your Child Week August 4, 2020 Health & Wellness 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. Setting a positive example… Read More
Why Curbside Testing? July 30, 2020 Best Neighbors Ever There is a lot of confusion and sometimes deception in medical billing. There are many reasons for both of these outcomes that we won’t get into here; however, as we roll out curbside COVID testing at our locations, we have heard of other facilities that are using some questionable billing practices for Coronavirus testing. We… Read More
Options to Address Your Healthcare Needs During COVID-19 July 28, 2020 Best Neighbors Ever As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect society, people are wondering - what about my healthcare needs? Some people have prescriptions that require refills and need to visit physicians, some have mental healthcare needs that should not be put on hold long-term, and some are even experiencing emergencies that need immediate attention. So, what are… Read More
COVID-19 Testing Explained July 21, 2020 Best Neighbors Ever, Current Events, Health & Wellness Testing for COVID-19 has been an understandably popular topic in traditional and social media alike, complete with misinformation and plenty of questions. Since this is a topic we get many questions about, we wanted to address the different types of testing available, how the tests work, and at what stage of infection they should be… Read More
The Risks of Stress Eating and Drinking July 13, 2020 Health & Wellness 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… Read More