Self-care can be bubble baths and sleeping in, but there are also specific self-care tips that you will wish you knew. Here are top tips for each decade of life. Tips for Your 20’s 1. Cool it on the booze Go out and live it up! You have time right now to spend with friends […]
5 Ways to Keep Your Diet on Track During the Holidays
Posted byThe holiday season is here and along with it, loads of good food. We all love to celebrate around a good meal. Holiday favorites don’t have to blow your diet, here are a few tips to keep you in top shape. 1) Start with a Little Start grabbing food and before you know it, your […]
What to expect and plan for when your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Posted byA dementia diagnosis can be devastating, impacting everyone in the patient’s life. You need to grieve for the changes that will occur in your loved one and this grieving process will look different for everyone. But you don’t have to feel useless, there are many ways you can support your loved one and yourself. If […]
7 Helpful Ways to Support Someone with Breast Cancer
Posted byOctober is breast cancer awareness month and as we celebrate survivors, we’ve rounded up a few ways to support breast cancer patients. Learn to Listen Listening is key to support. Meet a breast cancer patient where they’re at in that moment and let their needs and thoughts be the center of the conversation. Avoid centering […]
Common Youth Sports Injuries
Posted byPlaying sports is a great way to stay active and learn some new skills. A few bumps and bruises are normal, but depending on the sport, some more series injuries might also be common. Here’s a breakdown by sport of injuries and what to do if your little athlete suffers from one. Soccer All that […]
Emergency Room or Urgent Care? Choosing the Right One and Avoiding Costly Fees
Posted byStarting August 6, 2018, some Texas Blue Cross Build Shield (BCBS) insurance policyholders could receive a surprise ER bill for services they thought were covered. America’s ER laid out the basics of the upcoming policy changes in this article. But these policy changes beg the question, when should patients go to an emergency room vs […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Cover the Cost of Some ER Visits
Posted byBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Texas is putting some of its policyholders at risk and on the hook for Emergency Room visits. As one of the nation’s largest health insurance providers, other insurance carriers are likely to follow BCBS’ example by implementing similar policies of their own serving to increase your cost of healthcare. […]
Safety in the Sun
Posted bySummer is here and with it, long days under the sun. But as much fun as summer can be, it’s critical to monitor time in the heat. Heat related illnesses like heat stroke are preventable, but can be deadly if left untreated. And with weeks of 100+ highs common in Texas, where America’s ER is […]
Water Sports Safety Quiz– Do You Know What is and isn’t a Risk?
Posted byTemperatures are ramping up and everyone is looking for a little relief. Chilling lakeside, poolside, seaside– any side with water– is the way to go. But before you jump in and pick up a new sport, you should check your water sport safety knowledge. True or False: Strong swimmers don’t have to wear life jackets […]
The scoop on why student athletes need a yearly physical
Posted byIt’s time for $35 SPORTS, CAMP & SCHOOL physicals America’s ER – Magnolia & Woodlands! Our Dr. Terry Letsinger shares an insight as to why getting a yearly physical is so important. “The beneficial traits gained from being a student athlete include teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, physical endurance, commitment, time management, and personal and emotional health. […]