West Nile Virus: What You Need to Know
Each year we hear stories in the news about West Nile Virus, the disease transmitted through mosquito bites. Unfortunately, this year, West Nile [...]
31 Jul 2018
Knowing When Heat Stroke Requires Emergency Care
With flu season waning, it’s easy to think that the time for seasonal illnesses has ended. The reality, however, is that every season of the [...]
12 Jun 2018
SNORING…THE NOT SO SILENT KILLER!
A bed without snoring, every once in a while, is hard to come by. Let’s just say… snoring is extremely irritating for both sides of the bed. [...]
19 Mar 2018
The ABC’s of the Influenza Vaccine
The 2017-2018 flu season is off to an early start, and data so far suggests it could be a doozy. To help prepare—or just help you brush up on your f [...]
22 Dec 2017
ER Hospital Visits Spike During Thanksgiving: Here’s How to Avoid the ER!
Thanksgiving is regarded as a time for family togetherness and closeness. In reality, it is a holiday tailored for chaos! Why is there a spike in ER v [...]
22 Nov 2017
Don’t Get Sick!
Hello, it’s Dr. Vivian again from Memorial Village Emergency Room! Why am I writing this blog? Well, as I am sitting on the couch next to my h [...]
01 Nov 2017