Having trouble viewing the email below? Click here.
To ensure you receive our emails in your inbox (not a bulk folder), add news@nec24.com to your address book.
 
NEC Check Up Your source for the latest health news and more from Neighbors Emergency Center.
New Name, Same Great Care http://www.bec24.com/ Notice anything different lately? Bellaire Emergency Center, located at 6030 S. Rice Avenue in Houston, recently took on the Neighbors Emergency Center name. While we're still working on replacing our outdoor signage, you won't notice any difference in the level of service. That's because NEC Bellaire offers the same great quality care and team of experienced doctors — now we're just easier to find with one cohesive company name for all four of our Houston area locations! Come By and See Us! 6030 S. Rice Avenue, Suite C Houston, Texas 77081 713.669.9900 Want to Know More? Visit Us Online www.nec24.com
Holiday Charity Toy Drive Sponsored by NEC Kingwood http://www.nec24kingwood.com/ Saturday, Dec 10 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 1120 Kingwood Drive 281.358.8488 Help make a child's holiday a little brighter. Join us at our NEC Kingwood location, where we'll be collecting toys to hand out during the holidays at area hospitals. Highlights: • Cook Out Proceeds will benefit the Houston Food Bank. • Santa Claus He'll make a special appearance! • Family Fun Bring the kids and your camera.
Keeping the Pulse Holiday Feasts that Pack a Punch Did you know the average Thanksgiving dinner can have up to 3,000 calories? That would require a four-hour run, five-hour swim or a 30-mile walk to burn off all that turkey and dressing. Don't go overboard this holiday season and undo all your hard work over the summer. Here are some tips for avoiding the calorie-loving dishes this Thanksgiving and keeping trim while you enjoy all the trimmings. The Snack Attack It's hard to believe that consuming nearly 3,000 calories in one day happens to a lot of us unknowingly. But what's even more disconcerting is that most of those calories are from continually snacking in front of the TV while watching sports — not from that delicious helping of holiday turkey. Don't Blame the Turkey Yes, turkey contains a chemical called 'tryptophan,' which is known to have sleepy side effects. However, most people experience a 'food coma' not because of the chemical in the turkey, but because their body is working overtime to digest all that food. Make Smart Choices Don't think that just because Thanksgiving is known as the ultimate feast holiday that you have to avoid every bit of food in sight. Most holiday meals offer lots of healthy options — you just have to know where to look. Sticking to lean protein, fresh fruits and lots of vegetables will lead to a satisfying meal that won't put you overboard. Avoid creams and gravy, or at the very least, ask for them on the side. www.nec24.com
Did You Know? Fun Thanksgiving Facts • The average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey is 15 pounds. • Thanksgiving wasn't an official holiday until Sarah Josepha Hale (who is also the author of 'Mary Had a Little Lamb') petitioned President Abraham Lincoln to recognize Thanksgiving as a national holiday. • President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the date of Thanksgiving to help boost the economy in 1939. Texas was the only state to celebrate both the old and new dates until Congress stepped in to declare an official date in 1942 — now the fourth Thursday of November. Always In the Know At Neighbors Emergency Center, we are committed to providing you timely information and always welcome your feedback. If there is a topic of interest you have in mind, please email us at info@nec24.com. [Add bullets of services/info] • Open 24/7 • No Long Wait Time • Adult & Pediatric Emergencies & Minor Illness • Staffed by Board Certified Emergency Physicians • Fully Equipped Private Treatment Rooms • 24 Hour Imaging & Laboratory Testing [NEC general logo] The doctor's always in. Bellaire | Grand Parkway | Kingwood | Medical Center nec24.com
 
Click here to Unsubscribe.
 
Neighbors Emergency Center Neighbors Emergency Center Bellaire Kingwood Grand Parkway Medical Center BEC 24 NEC 24 NEC Kingwood info@nec24.com