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Driving a motorcycle requires lots of vigilance, as you don’t have the same level of protection that an enclosed vehicle with airbags provides. Practice these motorcycle safety tips to avoid a trip to the emergency room: 1. Always Wear A Helmet It should go without saying, but always ride smart and make sure your helmet […]

Heatstroke can become a real and serious threat in the intense heat of Texas summers. Complications arise when your body temperature rises rapidly and has trouble cooling down. Sever cases can be life-threatening, causing damage to the brain and other vital organs. Heatstroke can be caused by strenuous activity outdoors in the summer months, or

Tell your friends and co-workers, or come alone and meet others at this fun lunchtime event promoting healthy living and the arts in our beautiful community. Friday June 5th 11:30am to 1:30pm $15 for non-members, $12 for Kcam members (walk-ins are welcome, but pre-purchase is encouraged)

Ear infections in children are one of the most common reasons for doctor visits outside of regular checkups. According to the National Institutes of Health, by the age of three, 75% of children will have experienced at least one ear infection. WHAT IS AN EAR INFECTION? Ear infections, or otitis media with effusion, involve the tubes

For many people in Texas, it’s that time of year again. Runny noses, sniffles, and coughing are all too common symptoms in the springtime. While you generally don’t need to panic and seek emergency medical treatment, here are some signs that may help you decide if a trip to the ER is necessary. But is

Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body reaction to a chemical that has become an allergen. This generally occurs due to exposure to a chemical from things like snake bites, bee stings, food, and drugs, although allergic reactions can also occur at any time with no known reason. Symptoms develop quickly, often within seconds or minutes, and

Board certification requires extensive training and a rigorous review of a doctor’s knowledge, experience and skill in a medical specialty. Board certification also means that a doctor is actively improving his or her practice of medicine through continuing education. A board-certified doctor is more likely than a non-board-certified doctor to have the most current skills

Dr. Ethan Brown was featured in a story by Fox News about free standing emergency rooms. Thank you Fox News for including us in this great clip! The story offers a good explanation about why free standing emergency rooms are necessary to help alleviate long waits and over crowing at the traditional emergency rooms in

Whether you’re out at the dog park, visiting a friend, or even playing with your own pets, you are always at risk of dogs, cats and other small animals biting you or your child. Below are some tips in case this ever happens to you. First Aid These are steps you should follow for all

As a parent, any bump, fall, or bruise can cause both you and your child to have a major freak out. But just because there’s a lot of screaming and crying, and even if there’s blood, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to rush to urgent care. Severe symptoms of a pediatric emergency: 1)