Health & Safety Tips

The summer heat is definitely lovely, but be mindful of the risks of having too much fun under the sun! Heat stroke and exhaustion are just some of them. Find out how you can prepare and stay safe under the sweltering heat. During intense weather, your body is struggling ...

Sinus infections affect around 31 million people in the United States. Many people will only experience mild, short term symptoms, and these are often best treated with over-the-counter medication and rest. Others put up with chronic, recurrent bouts of infection throughout their life. In some instances, the discomfort can ...

Unless a fracture breaks the skin, it may be difficult to know whether a bone is broken or not, and whether an ER visit is necessary. There are some very clear warning signs of broken bones, but in some cases, it’s impossible to tell if you have a fracture. ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that chest pain is one of the most common reasons for visits to the emergency room made by individuals older than 15. Chest pain can have a variety of causes with several implications, making it one of the most challenging symptoms ...

Today, diabetes has unfortunately become one of the most rampantly prevalent urgent medical conditions reported in the United States. Neither exclusively limited to the adult nor minor populations, diabetes is a condition that can affect people of all ages with equal ease. The exact symptoms of each diabetes case ...

Physicians Premier ER is excited to announce the opening of our brand new Freestanding Emergency Room located in New Braunfels, Texas. We are expanding our freestanding emergency room to provide accessible emergency care. We are offering high-quality and convenient emergency care with the latest technology, and staffed with board-certified emergency ...

Freestanding ERs are saving Texas’ Health. There are a lot of myths going around about Freestanding ERs. This video helps set the record straight on the myths and facts of freestanding emergency rooms. TEXAS HEALTH CARE STATUTES The Texas Department of Insurance Code, Section 1301.155 on Emergency Care requires ...

At times, we have all felt the effects of dehydration and there are some symptoms you should not ignore. Severe dehydration can lead to death, making it important for you to seek medical treatment right away should you experience certain symptoms. Palpitations/chest pains If you are dehydrated and begin ...

Pregnancy is possibly the most exciting time of your life but with the excitement of your impending parenthood also comes the beginning of the stress of ensuring the safety of your child. There are some things that may not feel normal but which actually are, and then there are ...

As parents it can be near impossible not to worry about our children whenever they shows signs of ill health, but sometimes a trip to the emergency room can be more stressful for them overall than keeping them at home and managing their symptoms. When it comes to dealing ...