HCE Blog

Do you ever watch a movie set back in the medieval or Victorian era and think, “Man, I wish I lived back then!”? Well, things weren’t nearly as pleasant as the movies make them seem, especially the medical practices. We’ve come a long way in the medical field since then, and luckily many of the procedures and medical beliefs of the time fell out of practice. Thankfully, when we visit the doctor...

Here at HealthCARE Express we like to share the love, so today we're showcasing our wonderful Mommy Blogger, Angela Evans! We're going to inculde a short excerpt from her awesome post about useful apps for mommies (and daddies) to have on their phones.  Enjoy!   "If you’re like millions of other moms, your cellphone is attached to you like its one of your organs. Don’t feel guilty If you’ve ...

Flu season is upon us. It’s never fun to be sick, but the flu is one of the worst viruses to suffer through. You get achy and feel gross, and you don’t want to get out of bed. Being sick is just an inconvenience. You can lose a lot of time at school or work if you get sick. Most of the symptoms of the flu are pretty similar to other illnesses, so, it’s important to know its symptoms so you can...

Hey, Longview! You guys ready to have a bit of fun? HealthCARE Express is hosting a scavenger hunt event from Friday, October 6 to Friday, October 15. We want the community to participate and get involved by gathering the list of things below:   For National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, snap a picture of yourself in your pink tee-shirt! Take a picture or screenshot of you “liking” our HC...

We here at HealthCARE Express know how important it is to keep your kids happy and healthy, but sometimes against your best efforts your child somehow ends up sick anyway. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a virus that most commonly affects children 5 years old or younger, though it isn’t impossible for older children, or even adults, to contract the virus as well. Though HFMD isn’t dange...

Children love to run around and have fun, especially when visiting a playground. They can be reckless, but not every risk to them comes from acting wild and having fun.   Keep Children Within Sight At All Times -There are many dangers involved with children getting out the sight of their parent or the adult watching over them. They could be kidnapped, or they may hurt themselves. It’s best t...

BioTE is a revolutionary hormone replacement procedure that rights hormonal imbalances that occur naturally as you age. It's quick, easy, and virtually painless. Pellets are placed just below the skin in a non-invasive procedure, and these pellets gradually release bio-identical hormones into the body. It's crazy just how much this change will affect your life for the better! We received a rav...

A brain injury needs prompt diagnosis and treatment. But it’s not always easy to detect. That’s why it’s important to get any head injury checked, even if you think you’re okay. Fortunately, we can screen for concussions and other serious brain injuries right here at our center, with an innovative new device called the BrainScope® One. A BrainScope One head injury assessment is… - Fast. An ass...

The itsy bitsy spiders (and the not so itsy bitsy ones) are soon going to be trying to find shelter from the cold. And where better to do that than inside a warm house? It’s important to know which spiders have a dangerous bite and which ones are harmless, just in case you get bitten by one of these unwelcome visitors.   No Worries: These spiders are beneficial in controlling the population o...

In a world full of followers, we need leaders who can step up and help others shine. Like most things, it’s best to teach leadership skills to children while they’re still young. HealthCARE Express’s Klondike Leadership Academy (KLA) focuses on doing just that. Do you want your child to learn the skills necessary to become one of the great leaders of tomorrow? It’s not too late to sign up your...