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ER KATY COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS

ER Katy is proud to support the Katy High FFA booster club given their focus on the community, premier leadership, personal growth and career success. The Katy FFA club has deep roots in the Katy community and their members regularly host charitable...
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MOTORCYCLE SAFETY: DON’T END UP IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM

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...
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ER KATY SUPPORTS SIX LOCAL GRADUATES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS

With summer upon us and recent grads looking forward to their first year of college, ER Katy is proud to award scholarships to six local high school graduates, ranging from $250 to $1,000. Each winner wrote an essay explaining why...
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEATSTROKE

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...
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CONSIDER KCAM AND ERKATY FOR LUNCH!

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...
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POOR BABY! EAR INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN – ER KATY

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....
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WHEN SPRINGTIME SNIFFLES REQUIRE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

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...
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ALLERGIC REACTIONS: WHEN TO VISIT ER KATY

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...
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WHY IS BOARD CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT?

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...
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DR. ETHAN BROWN ON FOX NEWS

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...