Coping With Digestive Issues
Your lifestyle and the foods you eat impact you more than you might imagine. If you are sedentary, you need to move. Movement helps the whole body and all of its systems. When it comes to what you eat, that old saying “you are what you eat” becomes very true. By watching everything we put […]
Work, Injuries, Care and Recovery
“I’ve learned from…injury and come back even more humble.”—Troy Polamalu, former NFL player Injury in the workplace is something to be avoided yet prepared for. And while most workplaces aren’t NFL fields of play, workplace injuries happen everywhere from offices to construction sites to kitchens. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth […]
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 […]
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 […]
Safe Cycling
Living in Texas we are apt to be outside and exercising more than in colder climates. One of the most popular ways of getting aerobic and cardio exercise outdoors is bicycling. Along with the benefit of fresh air, exercise and a rush of endorphins, comes a bit of a risk. Cycling can be risky if […]
Allergies, Allergies, Allergies
Sniff, sniff. Cough, cough. Scratch, scratch. Hmmm. Must be allergy season. Well, since it always seems to be allergy season here in Texas, someone is always looking for relief. And if the cause isn’t seasonal, then they can happen anytime the body reacts to an allergen. Allergies come in many types, sizes and causes. And […]
Frontline ER’s Lab Capabilities
Having appropriate laboratory services available for an emergency acute care facility and its staff is critical for proper and complete care. That’s why Frontline ER’s lab services are always available. This availability allows us to better assist, diagnose and treat a patient’s medical condition any time of the day or night, and day of the […]
Operation Turkey Day 2020
For Thanksgiving 2020, our Frontline ER Richmond team volunteered to be a part of Operation Turkey in the Houston area. Sponsored by the Office of Veteran’s Affairs, the Frontline team was part of a joint effort with several agencies and supporting organizations. The event fed the homeless and served meals to those who, otherwise, wouldn’t […]
Telling the Difference Between Seasonal Allergies and COVID-19
With allergy season coinciding with the global pandemic, it bears repeating that we should all consider the similarities and differences between the symptoms for the two afflictions. Before you run off to be tested, consider which symptoms go with with which illness. Let’s list the symptoms of each and those they have in common (data […]