April 27, 2017 — Health & Safety Tips
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 for medical professionals to accurately diagnose. […]
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April 26, 2017 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
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 can sometimes be difficult to nail […]
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April 18, 2017 — Health & Safety Tips
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 physicians and highly trained personnel. We […]
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April 5, 2017 — Health & Safety Tips
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 that insurance companies pay emergency facilities […]
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Diverticulitis is a potentially serious condition that occurs when pockets of diverticula form in the colon and then become inflamed. These pockets can cause serious pain in the abdomen and can have deadly consequences if not treated properly and promptly. While it is common for this condition to be treated simply with medication and diet […]
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March 21, 2017 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
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 to feel chest pains, you should […]
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February 24, 2017 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
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 other symptoms that require immediate medical […]
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February 21, 2017 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
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 with a fever, it can be […]
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January 20, 2017 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
Stomach pain can be caused by a number of factors. Some types of stomach pain require immediate medical intervention, some don’t. In fact, statistics show that over 15% of all emergency room visits for abdominal pain are categorized as a “serious condition”. So how does one know when to go to the emergency room for […]
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January 17, 2017 — Emergency Care, Health & Safety Tips
Back pain is a very common problem that affects almost everybody. It may be a simple and common complaint among many, but there are times when back pain becomes a symptom of a serious underlying condition. So how do we know if our backache warrants a visit to the emergency room? The most important thing […]
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