Caffeine Awareness
Caffeine is consumed by most of us on a daily basis. Sometimes we ingest it without even realizing it because approximately 60 different plants contain caffeine. Furthermore, the FDA does …
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Back Pain Emergencies
We’ve all felt a pain in our back. But when is that pain worthy of a trip to the emergency room? You know your body better than anyone. If you …
Asthma
Parents avoid the emergency room as often as possible, but if you are the parent of a child with asthma, it’s important to know when the ER is the right …
How the Texas Legislature can fulfill “our promise to patients” this session
By Eric McLaughlin, M.D. & Board Member, Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (TAFEC) Texas consumers increasingly have their access to emergency medical care delayed or altogether thwarted, and their coverage …
Toothaches
The pain associated with problems involving your teeth can be very minor or incredibly intolerable. It can come on immediately and out of nowhere. It’s possible that the pain in …
Freestanding ERs seeking Medicare and Medicaid Recognition
BASTROP, Texas (Nexstar) — Texas is home to more than 200 independent, freestanding emergency centers. They aren’t affiliated with a hospital and aren’t recognized by the Centers for Medicare and …
Fever – Should I Go To The Emergency Room?
No one enjoys having a fever. When you find your temperature rising there are a few things you can do to help control it. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) can …
Broken Bones
Accidents happen and sometimes those accidents result in broken bones. Normally when a bone fracture occurs you will notice some of the following: Bruising Swelling and possibly deformity Of these …
Cuts & Lacerations
Accidents happen and when cuts or lacerations have certain traits, emergency care should be sought out. Of course, our team of ER docs and nurses are always ready here 24/7 …
Headaches
Everyone has probably had a headache at some point in their life. But if you find yourself getting them on a regular basis, it’s time to see a doctor. But …
Abdominal Pain – Should I Go To The Emergency Room
Severe Pain If your pain is so severe that you cannot stand up straight, head on over to the emergency room. Another sign of something possibly serious is if your …
Chest Pain
It’s true that chest pain shouldn’t be ignored, but it’s also true that it can be caused by things that are not actually life-threatening. So when chest pain strikes, how …