BUZZ! When Insects Are Deadly

BUZZ! When Insects Are Deadly

by Susannah Wollman Immediate Actions When Facing Anaphylaxis from an Insect Bite or Sting Experiencing anaphylaxis from an insect bite or sting can be a terrifying and life-threatening situation. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires immediate...
Learn CPR and Save Lives

Learn CPR and Save Lives

by Susannah Wollman What is CPR? Do you know what to do if someone should experience a cardiac emergency in front of you? Most people know they should “administer CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)” but a whopping 70% of Americans have no clear idea of how to...
Treating Little Ghouls in 2021

Treating Little Ghouls in 2021

by Susannah Wollman When ghosts, goblins, witches, and who knows what else show up at your door this Halloween, what will you serve them? Halloween—aka Hallowe’en or All Hallows’ Eve—has dark origins spanning hundreds of years, but few Americans know (or care) about...
Snake Bites: Should You Be Concerned?

Snake Bites: Should You Be Concerned?

by Susannah Wollman “I hate snakes because they have no feet. You could say I’m… lacktoes intolerant.” @Fro_Vo (Twitter) Okay, all kidding aside, how common are snakebites in and around the Houston area? How do you know if a snake is venomous? How do you keep...