Patient Safety Awareness – COLA Laboratory Excellence Award In conjunction with Patient Safety Awareness Week, Rice Emergency Room announces that we are awarded the COLA Laboratory Excellence Award for 2022-23. The COLA award recognizes a laboratory that has gone above and beyond to ensure patient safety and quality care. We share this award …
Hearing loss in children can affect their ability to learn and grow, socially impacting their overall development. That’s why it’s essential to spot any worrisome signs as soon as possible and seek medical advice. Here we present childhood hearing issues are common and how they can be treated effectively. What Is Hearing Loss …
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a very real risk during childhood. Whether your child falls off their bike or gets hit in the head during a baseball game, they could suffer a traumatic brain injury if they don’t receive immediate medical attention. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. It’s essential to know how to protect …
Recognizing 60 Years of Poison Awareness and Control Poison Prevention Week is a reminder to all of us that we have to be intentional with poison control, especially with children. Nearly nine out of 10 unintentional poisonings occur in the home. On average, 31 children under five die in the U.S. each year of unintentional …
Rice Emergency Room is proud to announce our first ever scholarship contest for our local high schools! Schools designated to receive a scholarship are: Michael E. Debakey High School Carnegie Vanguard High School Lamar High School St. Johns High School Each school will have one winner of a $1,000 scholarship award. Minimum Requirements: Must be …
What is Edema and how to treat it Edema is a condition that causes the body to swell. It can affect any body part, but it is most common in the feet, ankles, and legs. Edema can be caused by many different things, including injury, infection, medication, or pregnancy. To appropriately treat your edema, it …
Sprain or Broken Finger? A sprain or broken finger can be hard to deal with, especially those of us who use our fingers for working on a computer. Our fingers are an essential part of our daily lives, allowing us to engage with the world in various ways. Although they are often exposed to multiple …
What to Do for Severe Bleeding Severe bleeding, also known as hemorrhaging, is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. It is defined as the loss of a large amount of blood, either externally or internally, that can lead to shock and death if not treated promptly. Hemorrhaging can be caused by various factors, …
Should I Worry About Blood in My Stool? At some point, most people will experience blood in their stool. It can be a cause for concern, but often it is not. Find out about the causes of blood in stool and when you should worry about it. We will also provide tips on how to …
