School is almost out, and summer is on its way! Kids will be playing in the bright sun, and family adventures will call to us all, but it is important to be prepared for all that summer has to offer. With every fun game by the pool or bike race
Pain can be one of the most difficult conditions that anyone will have to deal with. Whether it is a symptom of an injury or illness, or whether it is inexplicable and chronic, pain is never easy to endure. People who suffer from chronic pain conditions like Fibromyalgia know this best of all,
This week is Brain Awareness Week, and we wanted to share one of Victoria ER’s favorite Mind Diet recipes to celebrate. The Mind Diet is a series of guidelines for your family’s diet that promote brain health and help to prevent conditions like Alzheimer’s later in life. Incorporating some of
At the height of winter, everyone must watch out for blizzards, freezing pipes, and hypothermia—unless you live in Texas, that is. All Texans know that winter time is more of a reprieve from the heat than it is a stroll through a snowy wonderland. Being able to comfortably wear your
Over the past decade, alcohol-related emergency room visits have increased by 38% for both men and women. This means despite the increased education surrounding safe alcohol consumption, many people aren’t drinking conscientiously. During this National Alcohol Awareness Month, we’re going to discuss how to drink safely and in moderation. Check
Every year, 140,000 men and women are told they have colorectal cancer and a further 40,000 of those people die from it. These numbers make colorectal cancer one of the deadliest cancers. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month so we want the members of our community to not only be
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., causing a quarter of all deaths each year. Contrary to what you might think, you aren’t predetermined to develop heart disease, even if there’s family history. While certain factors, like a family history, may increase your risk, heart disease
The holidays are a time for family, friends and food. But with all the twinkling lights and gingerbread houses, there are also some pretty serious viruses, like the flu, making their way through our homes. Hear from Dr. Joseph Hathorn, one of our board certified emergency physicians, about common flu
A cough. A sniffle. A sneeze. Don’t fall prey to any germs this holiday season. Spend your holidays with friends and loved ones, not sick and stuck in your bed. Keep reading for our tips on washing hands and keeping any viruses or infections away! If you’re washing your hands
For most of us, hygiene is a natural part of everyday life – we wash our hands, we cover our coughs, and we wipe down surfaces – but that doesn’t mean we don’t come into contact with nasty, even dangerous, wintertime germs. While we try our hardest to stay healthy,
