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When is Your Flu Severe Enough to Require a Hospital Stay?
Recognizing the signs of severe flu symptoms that may need emergency care can protect you from serious health conditions. During the cold and flu season, symptoms like fever, cough, and runny nose are common and often cause little concern. However, while the flu is a familiar illness, it has the potential to lead to life-threatening…
Read MoreThe Importance of Gathering Family Health History This Thanksgiving
Discover how to start the conversation this Thanksgiving to learn about your family health history and improve your experience in the ER. Family history plays a crucial role in medical care. Whenever we visit a healthcare facility, whether it’s for a routine check-up or an emergency room visit, we’re often asked to provide information about…
Read MoreA Healthier Halloween: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Sugar Overload
Learn how trick-or-treaters can avoid the sugar rush this Halloween and delicious health-conscious alternatives to candy. Whether you are hosting a party or trick-or-treating around the neighborhood with your kids, costumes, spooky fun, and, of course, sugar-filled candy will be the main attractions of the night. However, during the festivities, it’s easy to overlook how…
Read MoreSigns of Breast Cancer Beyond Feeling a Lump
Recognize Key Signs of Breast Cancer Beyond a Lump to Improve Early Detection Many people associate a lump with breast cancer as the primary symptom, but it’s essential to understand that it is not the only indicator—and may not even be the most common one. What Does Breast Cancer Look Like? Reports show that 93%…
Read More4 Health Benefits of Hot Air Balloon Rides
Explore the surprising health benefits of hot air balloon rides as we gear up for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! When most people think of hot air balloon rides, they typically imagine breathtaking views and a thrilling adventure that helps them conquer their fears in the sky. However, it’s important to recognize that these rides…
Read MoreHow to Relieve Nasal Congestion During Cold and Flu Season
Discover how to clear your stuffy nose this virus season. Many people will agree that a stuffy nose is one of the most frustrating symptoms of the common cold and flu. Constant discomfort, difficulty breathing, and all that comes with our noses being clogged up can negatively impact daily activities. The good news is there…
Read MoreEstablishing Healthy Eating Habits for Kids
Routines are often disrupted during the summer. As your child returns to school, discover how to establish healthy eating habits that can benefit them in adulthood. As we all adjust to the back-to-school routine and manage various responsibilities, such as extra-curricular activities, lunch packing, and scheduling, it can be challenging to prioritize healthy eating. However,…
Read MoreHow Only 30 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Keep You Healthy
Discover 7 health benefits of committing to physical activity daily and how it may even help you live longer. It’s no secret that exercise is good for our health. But do you know how good? What may come as a surprise is that adding just thirty minutes of exercise to your daily routine can not…
Read MorePrevent Back to School Illnesses
Discover Some Tips to Prevent Your Child’s Contact with Germs and Frequency of Illnesses This School Year As your family begins to prepare for a new school year, new teachers, and new classrooms, it is important to be mindful of the introduction to new germs. Illness during the fall back-to-school season is very common. We…
Read MoreBack to School Sports Safety Tips
As the new school year approaches, fall sports will soon start. As you establish your child’s back-to-school routine, it’s important to familiarize yourself and your student-athlete with sports safety practices. Being informed about sports safety can significantly reduce the risk of serious injuries. With the busy activities of back-to-school preparations, such as shopping for school…
Read MoreBeware of Summertime Health Risks
Discover six common summertime health risks and how to prevent them. Summer wouldn’t be complete without activities and adventure, and nothing can ruin the fun like an injury or illness. Before you and your loved ones start your summer experiences, it’s important to know the most common summertime health risks and how to avoid them…
Read MoreAlbuquerque ER & Hospital Named ‘Best Place to Work’ in New Mexico For the Third Consecutive Year
The neighborhood ER and hospital is honored with the ‘Best Place to Work’ award for having exceptional workplace culture. Media Contact Lisa NealDirector of Marketing [email protected] For Immediate Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 5, 2024) – Albuquerque ER & Hospital is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized as the ‘Best Place to Work’ in…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Heat-Related Illnesses
Discover how to protect yourself and your loved ones when the heat is unbearable. During the summer months, making outdoor plans can be challenging. Is it safe to spend hours completing yard work? Is it safe to attend a birthday party in the local park? The potential health risks of overheating are an extreme cause…
Read MoreAlbuquerque ER & Hospital Celebrates Five Years of Excellence in Healthcare
The community go-to ER reflects on half a decade of setting the standard of excellence in healthcare in Albuquerque and beyond. Media ContactLisa NealDirector of Marketing [email protected] For Immediate Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (June 24, 2024) – Last month, Albuquerque ER & Hospital, the neighborhood ER and hospital, proudly celebrated five years of providing exceptional medical…
Read MoreExperiencing Mid-Year Burnout? Discover 4 Health Tips to Boost Energy Levels
Combat mid-year fatigue with ways to naturally boost energy. As we have reached the halfway point in the year, many people may be feeling constant fatigue due to adding more tasks to their to-do list than crossing off. This is normal; mid-year burnout is very common. Fortunately, there are some healthy ways to boost your…
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