By: George Kovacik When the COVID-19 pandemic started in March, none of us thought we would still be dealing with it during the 2020 holiday season, but here we are. With the number of cases rising throughout the United States, it’s important to take certain precautions when getting together with family and close friends, especially [Continue Reading]
This Is the Year to Quit
By: Drew Munhausen Every year on the third Thursday of November, the American Cancer Society encourages smokers to participate in the Great American Smokeout by quitting tobacco. According to the American Cancer Society, by quitting – even just for a day – tobacco users take an important step toward a healthier life and help reduce their risk of developing [Continue Reading]
Every Day to Prevent and Protect
By Sandy McKay, MD FAAP Parents are naturally protective of their children, and we are constantly worrying about how we can keep our kids safe. When my kids were young, I seriously considered wrapping them in bubble wrap. My oldest would get hurt walking and could trip on air. My baby continues to be a [Continue Reading]
Everything You Want to Know About Vaccines
By: George Kovacik Vaccines have been a hot-button issue for some time now. Many people believe they are the best defense against contracting a disease, while others hold onto the faulty, discredited claims that vaccines can cause certain conditions like autism in children and they hurt rather than help. We asked Dr. Jamie McCarthy, Chief [Continue Reading]
Here are some ways to celebrate Halloween
By: Natasha Barrett Halloween is on a Saturday this year. Your children are off from school and more than likely have already been talking about what costume they want to wear for trick-or-treating, what friends they want to go with and what family can come over. While their excitement is building for a fun night, [Continue Reading]
“More Important Than Ever” Memorial Hermann infectious disease experts say getting flu shot is critical this year
by: George Kovacik Covid-19 has been with us since March and it doesn’t appear like it wants to leave anytime soon. I’m sure we would all happily buy it a one-way plane ticket into the abyss if we could, but as we know, life is not that simple. The fact is that it will probably [Continue Reading]
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