Category Archives: Emergency Room
Preparing for Spring Allergies
Spring in Houston, Texas, brings warm weather, budding flowers and fresh breezes. However, for allergy sufferers, it also brings pollen, mold and other allergy triggers. People with asthma may find their symptoms are aggravated by seasonal allergens. Severe symptoms brought … Continue reading
Spread Joy Not Germs This Holiday Season
During the holiday season, there are simple ways make sure you and your loved ones stay healthy to enjoy the celebrations. Paying attention to hygiene is the best way to avoid contracting colds, infections or food poisoning. The last thing … Continue reading
What is a freestanding emergency medical care facility?
The Texas Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facility (FEC) Licensing Act was first enacted in 2009 by the 81st Legislature. What is the definition of a freestanding emergency medical care facility? Source: Texas Health & Human Services, Texas Department of State … Continue reading
Presenting with Hives…Could be the FLU!
A mom and registered nurse, Brodi Willard, shared an image on social media this week and the picture has crazy sharing and reach (250,000 shares on Facebook alone) for a medical warning. Her 6-year-old son came home from school with … Continue reading
Noah’s Ark Room – Pediatric Emergenices
When pediatric emergencies occur, it can be so scary for the parents as well as young patients. At St. Michael’s Emergency Room in Sugar Land, Texas, we are well aware of this fact and try out hardest to take care … Continue reading