Thousands of residents have started the process of tearing out their drywall and repairing their flood-ravaged homes. While the immediate weather threats from Harvey have largely subsided, recovering from a flood can also be dangerous. Flood victims who are overwhelmed by the magnitude of the disaster may forget to put safety first, but it’s critically [Continue Reading]
Mold Starts Growing Within 24 Hours. How You Can Limit Your Exposure.
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the historic flooding in Houston, countless homeowners whose dwellings took on water have a new concern to look out for: MOLD. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says mold can begin growing on damp surfaces within 24 to 48 hours. If your home took on water, you should [Continue Reading]
Floodwater Can Pose Hidden Dangers. What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself.
With much of the Houston area experiencing flooding or high water, physicians affiliated with Memorial Hermann offer these warnings about the flood waters: Avoid getting in the flood water and do not allow children to play in flood water. Flood water can contain a variety of contaminants and debris, including bacteria like E. coli. It [Continue Reading]
Preparing for Hurricane Harvey
As Hurricane Harvey approaches the Texas Gulf Coast, Memorial Hermann is keeping a close eye on the storm’s progress along with our emergency management partners across the region. According to the latest projections by the National Weather Service, Hurricane Harvey is expected to make landfall over the Corpus Christi area late Friday or early Saturday, [Continue Reading]
Going Back to School with New Hips.
After 33 years as a physical education coach, Eddie Carlton was considering retirement or taking a classroom job because severe hip pain was slowing him down. A former college athlete, Carlton had difficulty putting his socks on as his pain steadily worsened. To ease the pain, he sometimes taught his PE classes while seated and [Continue Reading]
Look at these Bright New Stars Born During Today’s Eclipse
It was a total eclipse of the melt-your-heart day at Memorial Hermann hospitals around the Greater Houston area. While many people were staring upwards at the closest star in our solar system, new parents were looking down at the bright, shining additions to their families. These eclipse-day babies are pictured sporting sunglasses to commemorate the [Continue Reading]
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