Chest Pain: When to Go to the Emergency Room
Chest pain shouldn’t be ignored. If the pain is something you’ve never experienced before, there are things you should consider when deciding if a visit to the hospital emergency room …
Community Health Topics
Welcome to our curated collection of articles focusing on medical conditions and community health topics. Within these resources, you'll discover valuable insights and practical information designed to enhance your understanding of various health issues affecting individuals and communities alike. From articles addressing common ailments to discussions on preventive measures and community health initiatives, our collection aims to empower you with knowledge and strategies to lead a healthier lifestyle and contribute positively to the well-being of your community. Explore these articles to stay informed, inspired, and proactive in managing your health and supporting those around you.
Chest Pain Emergencies
It’s true that chest pain shouldn’t be ignored, but it’s also true that it can be caused by things that are not actually life-threatening. So when chest pain strikes, how …
Is My Childs Burn Serious?
Is My Childs Burn Serious? Here’s How to Know. Knowing when a child’s burn is serious is important to every parent. As kids are growing up, they are fascinated by …
6 Ways to Help Your Body Deal With Summer Heat
The Summer Heat is “On” Summer heat can be rough to deal with. “How do I know if I’m dehydrated?” Our Medical Professionals get that question a lot. Being dehydrated in …
5 Steps to Children’s Sports Safety
Children’s sports safety should be every parent’s first consideration. Children are at an even greater risk than adults of becoming injured, as they are still growing. Thus, the possibility of …
Concussion Diagnosis & Treatment
With football season in full-swing, concussions and head injuries are in the front of a lot of parents’ and coaches’ minds. With advances in protective gear along with increased awareness …
Flood Cleanup and Tetanus Risk
Many health concerns have been raised following the devastating floods that hurricane Harvey brought to Texas. Civilians and first responders have been wading through debris ridden flood waters which increase …
How Do You Get Shingles?
You may have heard about shingles from commercials advertising a vaccine but do you know what it is and how you become infected? Shingles is known to the medical community …
What Causes Fever Blisters?
Cold Sores / Fever Blisters Fever blister, also known as cold sores are a nuisance that cause annoyance and discomfort to millions of Americans. The condition is caused by a …
Causes of Meningitis
Most of us have heard of meningitis, but what most of us are not aware of is that there are actually many causes of meningitis. Meningitis is a clinical syndrome …
Mosquito-Borne Disease Prevention
With summer on the way, it’s time to get our and enjoy the outdoors. In addition to being exposed to the hot and steamy Houston summer, you’ll also be exposed to …
Treating Concussions
We have all heard more and more about concussion in the news lately, especially regarding athletes. The term concussion protocols for athletes returning to play after a head injury has …