The first bullet struck Jim Schultea in the lower abdomen. When the second burrowed into his lower leg, the undercover officer knew he was in trouble. In the thick darkness of an autumn night in Houston, Schultea and his partner, who had also been shot after a scuffle with a car thief, managed to make [Continue Reading]
#FlashbackFriday – Is it the ‘90s again?
The ‘90s called…. They’re back! Have you been playing Pokémon Go? Are you getting ready for your first sip of Crystal Pepsi? Are you sporting a choker while listening to a little chart-topping music by Blink 182 and the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Could another Clinton be heading to the White House? We may be [Continue Reading]
Pokemon Go: The newest culprit in distracted driving
What launched as a game to get people up off the couch and exploring the outdoors, Pokémon Go has come under scrutiny for its distracting nature. The streets have been filled with people of all ages glued to their phones while walking or driving all to find the coveted Pikachu. Samuel J Prater, M.D., medical [Continue Reading]
How to childproof your home
Earlier this month The Clorox Company recalled 5.4 million bottles of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers because they did not meet child-resistant closure requirements, posing an ingestion or inhalation risk. While it may not seem like it can happen to your family, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that “every day more than 300 [Continue Reading]
Virtual Violence: What’s it doing to our kids?
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a timely policy on virtual violence and its effect on children. Media violence is growing and children are exposed to it now more than ever. With the ubiquitous presence of electronic devices in our lives, it is important for parents to be aware of what their children are [Continue Reading]
Striking Back at Cancer: Susan’s Story
When author and healthcare activist Elizabeth Edwards lost her battle with breast cancer in December 2010, it was a stark reminder for Susan Kramer to schedule her yearly mammogram. Just weeks later, she walked into the Bobetta Lindig Breast Care Center at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center fully expecting to leave with a clean [Continue Reading]
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