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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 warra...

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...

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....

DR. SANTA C. 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...

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 cr...

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...

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...

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...

ER KATY SUPPORTS SIX LOCAL GRADUATES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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 win...

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...

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 $1...

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 w...

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 me...

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, a...

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 imp...

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 stan...

ANIMAL BITES ARE NO JOKE! HEAD TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM

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...

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY? WHEN TO GO TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM CLINIC

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 necess...

Children Emergency Room

Pediatric injuries can come from sports injuries, burns, allergic reactions, and so much more. When a child experiences a severe injury, parents must look for local emergency rooms to help them rehabi...

Our Teddy Bear Clinic Is Saturday, March 21st, Register Now!

Attention Children and Parents! See what it’s like to be a little patient at ER Katy. Visit with your Teddy Bear or stuffed animal and learn how medical tests and procedures are performed on our tinie...

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