Elitecare Emergency Hospital
24 Hour Emergency Room in League City, Texas
Articles and health care suggestions for your family, written by our very own physicians.
Group B Streptococcus (group B strep, GBS) is a type of bacteria often found in the urinary tract, digestive system, and reproductive tracts of the body. Generally, bacteria comes and goes from our bodies frequently, so most people who have it don’t know that they do. GBS doesn’t cause health problems until you’re expecting or …
As we continue to deal with the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the United States, it seems like another challenge is unfolding before us – the COVID-19 Delta variant. What Is the COVID-19 Delta Variant? All viruses, including the coronavirus, mutate, and this is not something new or unexpected. When there is a change …
Parents feel a whole range of emotions on hearing that their child has pediatric cancer. Every member of the family is shocked and overwhelmed following a child’s cancer diagnosis. As tough as it may be, remember, your child needs maximum strength and support from their parents and the community. Childhood cancer is uncommon but not …
While schools and offices have re-opened and are slowly gaining our everyday lives, we cannot ignore the hard fact of navigating amid a global health pandemic. People still need to be careful about the way they shop, prepare and pack food to minimize transmission of the novel coronavirus and foodborne illnesses. Brown bagging lunch is …
Having surgery is no simple matter. Even if the surgery is well-planned, there may be a sense of apprehension accompanying it. While most people recover well from surgery, there are chances that some may develop post-surgery complications. A minor complication could take a few days to get resolved. On the other hand, some patients may …
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) has declared September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM). Under this initiative, it is their goal to bring about awareness about all gynecologic cancers among more and more people each year. According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that more than 113,500 women will be diagnosed with …
The Delta variant became the most contagious COVID-19 strain, causing outbreaks around the globe – even in places where the virus had previously been under control. As we knew from the beginning of the pandemic, virus mutations are possible, and we are now faced with the Delta Variant causing a lot of parents to wonder …
Used almost interchangeably, sprains and strains are mistaken to be one and the same. Anything from swelling to a twisting of the ankle is called a sprain or a strain. These are the most common sports injuries. How sprains and strains are treated during the healing process can mean the difference between healing and long-term …
Looking at the current state of weight gain in children, we must look inward. In the United States alone, the number of children with obesity has continued to rise over the past two decades, posing immediate health risks. Food habits start at home. Parents can help children maintain a healthy weight by helping develop healthy …
