Southeast Texas Allergies in August
For many Southeast Texas residents, August isn’t just about back-to-school and lingering summer heat — it’s also one of the toughest months for allergies. High pollen counts, lingering humidity, and …
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Why Every Local Family Needs a Hurricane Preparedness Plan
For Beaumont & Southeast Texas Residents Hurricane Risks in Our Area: Why Preparation Matters In Beaumont and surrounding communities, hurricane season isn’t just a distant threat—it’s a part of life. …
Family Fun and Safety at the South Texas State Fair
Spring in Southeast Texas means one thing – the South Texas State Fair is back! Held annually at Ford Park, this beloved tradition brings together families, food lovers, and thrill-seekers …
The Benefits of Learning CPR
Learning CPR or (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a life-saving technique that everyone should consider. Whether you’re caring for an elderly family member, have young children, supervise a child who plays sports, …
Why Every Beaumont Family Needs a Disaster Preparedness Guide
Disaster preparedness is paramount In the heart of the South, Texas, which stands as a testament to nature’s beauty and unpredictability. From the awe-inspiring power of Gulf Coast hurricanes like …
Emergency Medical Care Benefits Could Be Stripped From Our Most Vulnerable Citizens
Tell your legislators to Support The Emergency Care Improvement Act NOW! The pandemic showed us that immediate access to local emergency medical care is critical for all people…not just those …
What Moms Need to Know About Infant Jaundice
Jaundice is a prevalent condition in children, especially in newborns. It usually develops within the first few days of birth, and the skin color turns yellow. It goes away within …
Protect The Prudent Layperson Standard
What good is insurance if you can be denied when you seek emergency care? When you think you are having a medical emergency, you should never question your instincts. Based on …
Flu Vaccine Week – December 6-12
Each year we hear from our healthcare providers, pharmacies, and the CDC that it’s time to get a flu vaccine. Because COVID-19 may mimic some of the symptoms of flu, …
The Insurance Lobby Has Undermined the Law Again
Surprise, Surprise… Last year, Healthcare providers helped Congress pass the “No Surprises Act”…protecting patients from surprise bills when insurance companies don’t fairly cover health care costs. The law specifically created …
The Big Insurance Lobby is Finding New Ways To Underpay For Your Care
By law, a patient is protected by the Prudent Layperson Standard from having to pay unreasonably high out-of-network rates in emergency situations. However, big insurance companies outright defied these laws and made …
Big Insurance Lobby is Finding New Ways To Keep Your Money While Reducing Your Coverage
Last year, Congress finally passed provisions of the “No Surprises Act”, protecting patients from being directly charged for services gone underpaid by insurers. No surprise here, but insurance companies have figured out …