News & Events
November Spotlight Showcase: Leslie Huerta
We are please to showcase one of our amazing nurses for this month’s Spotlight Showcase.
Introducing… Leslie Huerta.
Concussions, Contusions. Head Injuries are Serious.
It’s not uncommon for kids to fall, or hit their head while playing. Some injuries to the head can cause lasting symptoms, or may become more severe if not treated. While some head injuries may show obvious signs like bleeding, some do not, so it is important to always treat them seriously and have them assessed by a doctor.
Respiratory Care Week 2020
It’s respiratory care week! So we thought we’d take a minute to chat about a few of the common lung issues we often see in our facilities.
Mobile Mammography Van
Throughout the month of October, we are doing our part in Keeping Moms StrongER by raising awareness for breast cancer. Sign up to complete your annual mammogram via the Mobile Mammography Van at Texas Emergency Care Center! November 14, 2020 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Texas...
Halloween Safety Tips & Tricks
There may be ghouls and goblins, but Halloween doesn’t have to be scary for your family! Here’s a few tips to keep your little ones safe this year
Community Outreach – October
Throughout the month of October, you can drop off canned goods and non-perishable food items at both the Atascocita and Pearland locations of Texas Emergency Care Center
Hey Mama…your family needs you
Learn how to spot the signs, how to practice self checks and when to get checked for breast cancer.
October Spotlight Showcase: Dr. Kareem Girgis
We are pleased to tell you about Dr. Kareem Girgis – our October Spotlight Showcase.
Hey Doc, so we’re heading back to school…
This year, heading back to school looks quite different. Some of us are masked, some of us are staring at a computer screen, some of us have taken on the role of teacher, parent and employee simultaneously. Whatever this season looks like for you, here are a few tips...
School is in Session
An Open Letter to Parents: Dear Parents, The 2020-2021 school year has finally kicked off after the longest “spring break” in history. I know it's been tough balancing work and kids these past 6 months. I really do get it! I’m a nurse and CEO, but my most important...
Freestanding ERs Can Increase Capacity to Treat Coronavirus Pandemic
HOUSTON - MARCH 23, 2020 – As coronavirus spreads throughout Texas, particularly in large urban areas like Austin, Dallas and Houston, Rhonda Sandel, CEO of Texas Emergency Care Center, founding member and immediate-past president of the Texas Association of...
Hey, Mama….Meet Your New Bestie!
#HeyMama We've all been there. Something is wrong with one of your kids... fever, vomit, falls that lead to cuts, bumps, and bruises. Most of the time you know exactly what's wrong and can manage it like a pro, but then there are times when you just aren't sure......
Four Steps to Reclaim Witching Hour
If you're a parent, you've experienced "witching hour," that time when you all get home from school/work, usually around dinner time and it may last until bedtime. It's a time when kids are begging for snacks and screens, actively avoiding homework, or doing it with...
Urgent Care Centers “Fill the Gap”
You probably haven't ever thought about living in a 'medical desert' have you? Medical deserts are inhabited areas that are more than 60 minutes away from a fully-equipped hospital. So you could see how in even in densely populated cities like Houston and Dallas,...
Can Personal Care Products Send Your Child to the ER?
As school winds down and summer heats up, make sure you’re taking special care to protect your kids (and yourself) from sun damage!
Don't Be Shy
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