Surviving Easter’s Goodies
Easter is always a time of great joy—and sweets! It is a day of temptation when it comes to our diet. It can be a day of binging on chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chicks! So, how does one deal with this tsunami of sugar? Moderation, that’s how. And avoiding all of the aspects of treats. […]
The Healthcare Search Game
Finding quality healthcare can be like a shell game. Or a game of 20 questions. Or any other guessing game. By using online services like Healthgrades, WebMD, ZocDoc and FindaTopDoc you can read reviews and the backgrounds of physicians and healthcare options. This gives you a better chance of “winning the game” of finding the […]
The Sisterhood of the ER
It takes a lot of work to realize a career as a physician. It takes a village, a team, a shared vision. It’s about knowing what you want to do, then doing it. It is rare. Now imagine you are a twin. Each of you has a medical degree. And working, not only in the […]
Common Household Poisons and Their Treatment
Whether you know it or not, there are things in your house right now that could cause you, or, worse, your children, harm. There are a number of items in your home that could or do contain components that are poisonous to children, adults and pets. The first defense is prevention: secure these items out […]
Keeping Warm and Safe During Cold Weather
This past week of extreme weather throughout Texas was—forgive this word—unprecedented. Snow, extreme cold, loss of heat and light, broken pipes and shut off water. What are we supposed to do in times like this to stay safe, warm, dry and healthy? A few of the difficulties that you might suffer should you have experienced […]
Affairs of the Heart
Take things to heart. Heartfelt. Places in the heart. But a pain in the heart or your chest—not so romantic. What should you do when you experience chest pains? Is it your heart or something else? When should you head to the hospital ER or the acute care center? First of all, there are different […]
Acute Care Versus a Hospital ER
While Frontline ER has emergency room as part of its name, it is clear that we serve our communities with acute care. So just what is the difference between an emergency room and an acute care center? And when should you go to the hospital ER and when should you use an urgent care center? […]