Dangerous Diets Can Send You to the ER
Dangerous Diets Can Send You to the ER We’ve all heard how important maintaining a healthy weight is for our well-being. However, how we achieve and maintain this ideal weight is as important as how much we weigh. Unfortunately, dangerous diets can send you to the ER. In our quest to lose those extra pounds, […]
Top Christmas Emergencies
Top Christmas Emergencies Don’t let your festive holiday cheer get out of hand and land you in the ER this Christmas. Believe it or not, the weeks and days surrounding Christmas are a peak time for increased accidents and emergency room visits. Holiday stress is one reason to explain the increase in injuries, but it’s […]
Warning Signs of Infection and How to Prevent Them
Warning Signs of Infection and How to Prevent Them Everyone is susceptible to infection because we coexist with millions of microorganisms; some are benign, while others are harmful. An infection occurs when a harmful pathogen enters our body, multiplies, and ultimately interferes with our everyday functions. Our immune system goes into overdrive when it detects […]
Top Thanksgiving Emergencies and How to Prevent Them
Top Thanksgiving Emergencies and How to Prevent Them Thanksgiving is the official start of the Holiday Season. A festive time when we gather with our loved ones and eat to our heart’s content. But this celebration is also a busy time for us at the ER; however, just a bit of planning goes a long […]
Tips to Stay Safe at Home and Work
Tips to Stay Safe at Home and Work Safety is both a collective and private responsibility. At Post Oak ER in Houston Texas, we are committed to helping the members of our community stay safe no matter where they are. For this reason, we’ve put together a list of potential dangers at home and […]
Heat-Related Emergencies Warning Signs & Symptoms
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Emergencies The unrelenting heat wave we’ve been experiencing this summer is far from over and may worsen in the coming days meaning temperatures will continue to soar into uncharted territory, increasing the risk for heat-related emergencies in our area. At Post Oak ER, we believe that it’s our responsibility […]
Summer Food Poisoning Emergencies
Summer Food Poisoning Emergencies Summertime is all about cookouts, picnics, and outdoor eating. But unfortunately, food poisoning is more common during the hot summer months. The high temperatures and food left out can speed up the growth of harmful bacteria that can lead to food poisoning. At Post Oak ER we are here to help […]