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Should You Go to the ER if You Might Have Appendicitis?
From the Desk of Dr. Ethan Brown, Medical Director of ER Katy Over 30 years ago when I was in medical school, the professors and textbooks told us how the typical patient with appendicitis presented to the emergency room. After...
Advantage Of ERs Over Urgent Cares
Although Urgent Care facilities do a good job on many simple ailments, not everything that seems simple is mild. And therefore, those apparently mild symptoms in many cases should be evaluated at a full-service Emergency Room, that has Board Certified...
Katy Christian Ministries Holiday Food Drive
ER Katy has and will continue to partner with Katy Christian Ministries on their holiday season food drives. This fall, we will be collecting cans and non-perishable containers of food in our lobby at ER Katy, 25765 Katy Freeway, Katy...
A Case of Pure Pericarditis Associated With COVID-19: Application of Classical Clinical Evaluation for Differential Diagnosis
Dr. Brown of ER Katy co-authored an article, A Case of Pure Pericarditis Associated With COVID-19: Application of Classical Clinical Evaluation for Differential Diagnosis, published by Cureus. Cureus is a Springer Nature journal leveraging the power of an online, crowdsourced...
ANXIETY INDUCED REASONS FOR AN EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT
There is no such thing as a “wasted” visit to the emergency room for an anxiety attack. For someone who may be experiencing anxiety, or their first panic attack, a visit to the emergency room is warranted to make sure...
REDUCING YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE
There is more to February than the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras. February is also National Heart Health Month. Sadly, heart disease claims approximately 1 million lives a year. It is the leading cause of death for both...
THE ZIKA VIRUS: RISKS AND PREVENTION
A Guide To What You Should Know About The Zika Virus It can be a bit scary and confusing to hear about an incurable disease with potentially serious birth defects making it’s way around the globe. The World Health Organization...
DR. BROWN HELPS THE KATY FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH TOYS FOR TOTS
To kick off December in the spirit of giving, ER Katy staff and family assisted the Katy Fire Department in gathering a sleigh full of unwrapped toys for USMC Toys for Tots program. ER Katy’s own Dr. Santa C. Brown, accompanied...
SIX UNFORESEEN DANGERS OF HALLOWEEN
This October 31 an enclave of ghosts, ghouls, and witches will hit the streets looking for treats. Alongside this spooky entourage comes a considerable threat. Emergency rooms are considerably more crowded on holidays, particularly Halloween. Keep your kids safe and...
KATY HERITAGE SOCIETY TRAIN PAINTING CELEBRATION AT ER KATY
This Saturday, December 5th, 2015, ER Katy will partner with the Katy Heritage Society to host a train painting celebration. Bring the whole family to connect with the community, help preserve Katy’s heritage, and learn a thing or two about...