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Un tema delicado: la faringitis estreptocócica

Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. This bacteria dwells in the nose and back of the throat, but it doesn’t always cause illness. It shows up most commonly in children and youn...

Publicado el Thursday, January 28, 2021 9:30 am

Viajes y pruebas de COVID-19

Some travel destinations or airlines are requiring you to get tested for COVID-19 before your flight! In fact, here are a couple of things you need or need to know before you can fly: Documentation of a negative COVID-19...

Publicado el Thursday, January 14, 2021 8:37 am

Virus de la gripe en los juguetes

Flu season is in full swing, so it’s best you start taking precautions to keep your whole family flu-free! The influenza virus can live on hard surfaces for up to 24 hours, including your child’s plastic toys. Children a...

Publicado el Thursday, January 14, 2021 8:01 am

¡Influenza vs. COVID-19!

Flu season is upon us. The best way to avoid the flu, and its possible complications, is to get the annual flu vaccine! The strain of flu that is prevalent each year can vary, and the body’s immunities deteriorate over t...

Publicado el Wednesday, January 6, 2021 8:42 am

¡Programa tu consulta de bienestar de Año Nuevo!

The New Year is almost here, so you should come to HealthCARE Express to get your wellness visits! Early detection and prevention are the best way to overcome illness! You can schedule wellness visits for the whole famil...

Publicado el Thursday, December 31, 2020 8:35 am

Héroe local de Texarkana: Natalie Haywood

We would like for you to meet this week’s Hometown Hero: Natalie Haywood! Natalie is the Director of Events and Communication for the Texarkana USA Regional Chamber of Commerce. She’s been part of the chamber since Febru...

Publicado el Monday, December 28, 2020 7:59 am

Seguridad de los juguetes

Flu season is in full swing, so it’s best you start taking precautions to keep your whole family flu-free! It’s a hard thing to admit to ourselves, but our children’s toys are covered in germs. We don’t want to think abo...

Publicado el Monday, December 21, 2020 10:49 am

¡Llegó la temporada de gripe estomacal!

While it is often referred to as “stomach flu,” viral gastroenteritis isn’t related to the flu at all. Gastroenteritis is often caused by rotavirus or norovirus. These viruses cause inflammation of the stomach and/or int...

Publicado el Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:00 am

Héroe local de De Queen: Jerald "Burger" Birmingham

We would like for you to meet this week’s Hometown Hero: Jerald “Burger” Birmingham! Why is he called “Burger,” you may ask? When he first started EMT school, he was working at Burger King. His instructor used to refer t...

Publicado el Tuesday, December 15, 2020 11:10 am

¡HealthCARE Express ahora ofrece FLUMIST!

Scared of needles? Get vaccinated against the flu without having to get a shot. We’re now offering FLUMIST QUADRIVALENT! It’s a vaccine that is sprayed into the nose to help protect you against the flu. The flu is mainly...

Publicado el Monday, December 14, 2020 3:05 pm