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We are thrilled to announce that Physicians Premier Emergency Room in Bryan and Corpus Christi has earned the prestigious Free Standing Emergency Center Accreditation from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). This achievement emphasizes our commitment to delivering top-notch safety and quality patient care. What is CIHQ? The Center for Improvement ...

In light of the recent increase in #COVID19 cases, our local doctors are stepping in to issue a desperate plea: #GetVaccinated. When our very own Physicians PremiER Dr. Lonnie R. Schwirtlich was interviewed at KRIS 6 NEWS, he said: “So realize you are going to be exposed to it and catch it ...

For business owners, reopening their business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic means navigating a new world of face coverings, social distancing, and decreased in-store capacity. Creating a robust employee wellness plan and adopting safety measures such as social distancing, temperature check, and hand hygiene can reduce the ...

For the Coastal Bend Residents Community (Corpus Christi, Texas, June 22, 2020) – Physicians Premier Emergency Rooms announce that due to an influx in demand for COVID-19 testing, it is urging the community to follow this updated COVID-19 testing recommendation. Physicians Premier Emergency Rooms in the Coastal Bend tested ...

Great News for Coastal Bend Residents in Need of Emergency or Covid-19 Care (Corpus Christi, Texas, May 28, 2020) – Physicians Premier Emergency Rooms are proud to announce that its Corpus Christi Regional Locations are now recognized to treat Medicare patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Government has ...

Did you know that about 37 million Americans suffer from kidney disease? March is National Kidney Month, and is a great time to raise awareness about the prevention and treatment of kidney disease. You are more likely to develop kidney disease if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart ...

Freestanding emergency rooms are vital to Texans. Its presence in the local communities ensures that families receive the medical care they need as fast as possible. However, families in Texas are having their access to emergency care delayed, or worse, their coverage for care denied by insurance companies. This ...

Did you know that Texas has the highest incidences of surprise bills in the U.S.? This is because insurance companies are misleading patients, and as a result, they pass on a huge amount of emergency room costs to patients, keeping more of the profits to themselves.  The public policies ...

Every Texan deserves access to high-quality health care. A simple legislative fix would clarify the law & expand patient access for a variety of medical needs. Texas legislators are considering a bill right now that will expand your access to medical care. More often than not, patients are referred ...

Every Texan deserves access to high-quality health care. A simple legislative fix would clarify the law & expand patient access for a variety of medical needs. Texas legislators are considering a bill right now that will expand your access to Medical Care (HB 1278.) This bill will: We’ve changed ...