Summer is the season of outdoor fun and events. It’s also the season in which injuries are most common according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). As an emergency medicine physician affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and Memorial Hermann Convenient Care Center in Sienna Plantation, Dr. David Wong sees many injuries that with [Continue Reading]

Far from being alone, people who experience mental health disorders often feel that way due in part to the stigma surrounding mental illness.  It is usually discussed in hushed tones or with words that further the negative stereotypes:  weak-minded, loony, weird, nuts, crazy and psycho. The whispered comments and derogatory labels are major factors in [Continue Reading]

While Monday marked the first day of summer, the heat and humidity have been upon us for some time.  As temperatures continue to rise, greater stress is put on the body to remove heat and stay cool – even among the fittest athletes.  Water and other fluids are essential not only to keep athletes safe [Continue Reading]

Summertime is here and that means spending more time outdoors – at the pool, at the shore, at backyard barbecues, hiking and biking. Being outdoors can increase your risk of bug bites, some of which can be deadly.  Most people know someone allergic to bee stings. But did you know that mosquitos, flies, fleas and [Continue Reading]

Any wife, mother or daughter will be the first to tell you that men are notorious for putting off going to the doctor – even when they are ill or injured.  But regular checkups and routine screenings can keep men well and help them to avoid serious health concerns later in life.  In honor of [Continue Reading]