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    • 2025
      • January
        • Breaking Ground in Emergency Care with Ketamine Treatments
    • 2024
      • December
        • End-of-Year Tips for a Healthy Start to 2025
        • The Hidden Dangers of Holiday Stress
        • When to Go to the ER for a Panic Attack
      • November
        • Navigating Flu Season: How Advance ER's 24/7 Care Helps You Get Better Fast
        • Preventing Common Thanksgiving Injuries
        • What Is The Tdap Vaccine?
      • October
        • Halloween Safety Tips
        • Preparing for Fall Allergies
        • Why Regular STD Testing is Crucial
        • When is Stomach Pain an Emergency?
      • September
        • The Role of Immunizations in Pediatric Healthcare
        • Back-to-School Health Checklist
        • What Happens When You Don’t Have Insurance and You Go to Emergency Care
      • August
        • First Aid Essentials for Summer Road Trips
        • Understanding and Preventing Waterborne Illnesses During the Summer
      • July
        • Treatment for Minor Burns
        • Preventing and Managing Dehydration During the Summer
        • How to Recognize and Treat Heat-Related Illnesses
        • When to Go to Emergency Care vs. the Hospital
        • What Does Strep Throat Look Like?
      • June
        • How to Manage Seasonal Allergies During the Summer
        • Tips for Avoiding Common Summer Injuries
      • May
        • What Happens if You Don’t Treat a UTI?
      • April
        • Mono vs. Strep Throat
        • A Comprehensive Guide to Rapid STD Testing in Emergency Healthcare
        • The Importance of IV Ketamine in Emergency Care Settings
      • March
        • What to Do When You Have an Earache
        • The Importance of Rapid STD Testing in Emergency Care
        • Revolutionizing Pain and Depression Treatment: The Role of IV Ketamine
        • How Often Should You Get Blood Work Done?
        • KidKutsMD: Urgent Care for Cuts and Scars
        • STD Testing & Sexual Health: What You Need to Know
      • February
        • Food Safety 101: When Leftovers or Left Out Food Become a Liability
      • January
        • It’s Strep Season – Get Tested If You Have These Symptoms
        • Abnormal Sleeping Habits that Could Be Warning Signs of Underlying Health Conditions
        • Recognizing the Most Common Signs of a Medical Emergency
        • The ABCs of Emergency Preparedness
    • 2023
      • December
        • Why Does My Stomach Hurt When I Cough?
        • When Is Cellulitis an Emergency?
        • The Most Common Reasons for ER Visits During the Holiday Season
      • November
        • Natural Ways to Relieve Indigestion Fast
        • Common Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee
        • Emergency Room Myths and Common Questions
      • October
        • Can I Get Antibiotics Over the Counter
        • What Causes Concurring Vomiting and Diarrhea
      • September
        • Foods to Avoid if You Take These Common Medications
        • Improving Your Health by Eating Foods High in Antioxidants
        • 10 Benefits of Getting a Flu Shot
        • The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After a Concussion
        • The Effects of Heat on Athletes
        • CDC Data Shows Rise in COVID Cases at Beginning of Fall 2023
        • A New Spike in COVID Cases: What You Need to Know
        • Antibody Treatment IV Versus Oral Medicine for COVID-19
        • Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ
        • Do you Have Anemia or Iron Deficiency?
      • August
        • Positive Results: What's Next After an STD Diagnosis at an Emergency Room Center
        • The Role of Emergency Room Centers in Reducing the Spread of STDs
        • Stomach Flu vs. Food Poisoning Treatment: What’s the Difference?
        • 5 Strange Symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia
        • Ozempic Manufacturer Sued by Users Who Suffered Stomach Paralysis
        • When to Go to the Hospital for Rapid Heart Rate
      • July
        • Signs and Symptoms of Intercostal Muscle Strain
        • When to Go to the ER for High Blood Pressure and Hypertension
      • June
        • Essential Sun Protection Tips
        • Most Common Reasons for Summer ER Visits
        • Is It Indigestion or Something More Serious?
        • Dealing With Breathing Difficulties in the Summer
        • The Growing Fentanyl Issue: What You Need to Know
        • Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms and Seeking Emergency Care
      • May
        • Signs and Symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia
        • Signs and Symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia
        • Understanding Ozempic (Semaglutide & Wegovy): Exploring its Benefits and Potential Side Effects in Women
        • What Are the Signs of a Stroke?
        • Fighting Back Against the Effects of Stress
      • April
        • Antioxidants for Enhanced Health and Wellness
        • Common Cancer Symptoms to Look Out For
        • How Stress Impacts Your Health ??
      • March
        • 7 Important Spring Break Safety Tips
        • Advance ER Voted Addison 2022 Readers’ Choice Award Winner
        • A Spring Reset for Your Health
      • February
        • The Importance of Zero Wait Times
        • The Best Foods to Boost Your Cardiovascular Health
        • Common Signs and Causes of Kidney Stones
        • The Winter Freeze and Icy Roads in Texas: Why Seeking Medical Attention is Crucial After a Slip and Fall Accident
      • January
        • A Healthier You Through Dry January
        • Everything You Need to Know About Migraines
        • The Importance of Going to the ER
    • 2022
      • December
        • Tips for Staying Heart Healthy this Holiday Season
        • Winter Injury Prevention: Staying Safe During the Holidays
        • Keep Away From Germs This Holiday Season
        • The Ultimate Winter Health Guide
      • November
        • Treating Cheerleading Injuries: What to Do When Injured
        • Keeping Yourself Safe with STD Testing
        • RSV Season Safety Tips: Keeping Kids Healthy
        • How Common Are ACL Injuries in Football?
        • Giving Thanks for Better Health
      • October
        • Don't Let a Recent Mental Health Diagnosis Spook You
      • September
        • Do You Think You Have a Concussion? You Should Go to the ER
        • Common Football Injuries: Symptoms and Medical Care
        • The Link Between Addiction and Mental Illness
        • A Healthy Mind Is a Healthy Body
      • August
        • Dallas Monkeypox Vaccine Hotline Overloaded as Cases Rise
        • Common Causes of Summer ER Visits
      • July
        • Summertime and Casts
        • 5 Healthy Summer Snacks and Their Benefits
      • June
        • 4th of July Safety Tips Everyone Should Follow
        • The Importance of Prompt Medical Treatment for Head Injuries
        • CDC Warns of Traveling During Monkeypox Outbreak
        • When Does Heat Exhaustion Become an Emergency?
        • Stay Safe on Pool Day
      • May
        • Baby Formula Shortage Scares Parents But FDA Says Help Arrives Soon
        • What Is the Difference Between Viral & Bacterial STD Treatment?
        • How Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Works for COVID-19
        • Is Lyme Disease a Medical Emergency?
        • Summer Outdoor Safety Tips
      • March
        • When You Should Go to the ER for Abdominal Pain
        • Is Heatstroke a Stroke?
        • 5 Practical Tips to Protect Your Thyroid
      • February
        • Common Spring Sports Injuries
        • When to Go to the ER for a Migraine
        • When Does a Fever Require a Trip to the ER?
      • January
        • Why You Should Go to the ER Instead of Taking an At-Home Covid-19 Test
        • Heart Healthy Tips
        • Understanding Your Risk of Blood Clots
    • 2021
      • December
        • 5 Healthful New Year’s Resolutions
        • RSV Safety Tips for the Holidays
        • One Test for COVID-19, Flu, and RSV
      • November
        • 4 Common Holiday Health Emergencies
      • October
        • Giving Thanks for Better Health
      • September
        • 5 Reasons to Donate Blood
        • When to Go to the Emergency Room for a Sports Injury
        • Supporting Healthy Lung Function
        • Your Cancer Prevention Checklist
      • August
        • Back-to-School Health Tips
      • July
        • COVID Variant (Delta): What You Need to Know
        • When Should I Seek Treatment for a Burn?
      • June
        • COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects: Do I Need to Go to the ER?
        • Fourth of July Safety Tips
        • Steps You Can Take to Prevent STD’s
      • May
        • Tips for a Safer Summer Season
        • Common Summer Medical Emergencies
      • April
        • Emergency Signs and Symptoms of Appendicitis
        • Why You Need to Be Honest with Your ER Doctor
        • The Importance of Keeping Up with Routine Tests
        • Maintaining Good Health While Working from Home
        • What Happens If I Don’t Get the Booster Shot (Second Dose) for COVID-19?
      • March
        • Health Issues That Are More Common in Women
        • Diagnosing COVID-19 Through Rapid PCR Testing
      • February
        • Common Signs of Lung Disease
      • January
        • Debunking Common Myths About Fevers
    • 2020
      • December
        • The Importance of Masks & How To Safely Wear
        • Safety Precautions When Traveling During COVID-19
        • Tips for Improving Respiratory Health
      • November
        • How to Protect Your Multigenerational Household From COVID-19
        • How to Prepare for the Holidays During COVID-19
        • The Most Common Sports Injuries and How to Treat Them
      • October
        • How to Handle a Broken Bone
        • What Is the Difference Between Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation?
        • What Happens When You Have Respiratory Failure?
        • Hygiene 101: How to Prevent the Spread of Germs
      • September
        • How to Prepare Early for Flu Season During COVID-19
        • Asthma Symptoms vs. COVID-19 Symptoms
        • Staying Healthy During Back-to-School Season
      • August
        • The Causes of Chest Pain
        • Keeping Yourself Well in the Summer
        • Most Common Sports Injuries Seen in the ER
      • July
        • When to Go to the ER with a Fever
        • When Do Stomach Pains Become a Cause for Concern?
        • Signs of Dehydration and How to Avoid Them
        • When to Seek Medical Attention for a Headache
      • June
        • When to Go to the ER for a Wound
        • The Most Common Summer Health Issues
        • Warning Signs of Dehydration
      • May
        • Visiting the ER for Chronic Pain
        • The Most Common Causes of Abdominal Pain
        • Quick Tips for Relief When You Can’t Breathe
      • April
        • Is it an Ovarian Cyst or Appendicitis?
      • March
        • Should I Call Poison Control or Go to the ER?
        • How to Handle a Blunt Abdominal Injury
        • Common Causes of UTIs and How to Solve Them
        • Should I Call 9-1-1 or Drive to the ER?
      • February
        • Resources for Coronavirus
        • What Is a Silent Heart Attack?
        • Staying Healthy Through Flu Season
      • January
        • Strokes and Why it’s Important to Act F.A.S.T.
        • When Is CPR Training Necessary?
        • Is the Flu a Medical Emergency?
        • Top Flu Myths Debunked
    • 2019
      • December
        • How to Properly Wash Your Hands
        • Advance ER Voted Best Freestanding Emergency Room
      • November
        • Recognizing Medical Emergencies
        • Is it a Panic Attack or a Heart Attack?
      • October
        • Football & Concussions: When “No Pain, No Gain” Doesn’t Apply
        • Are Wounds Medical Emergencies?
        • Common Eye Injuries and How to Prevent Them
      • September
        • Allergic Reactions to Makeup Among Teens
        • Vaping: How Big Tobacco Got a New Generation Hooked on Nicotine
        • Concussions and Post-Traumatic Headaches
      • July
        • When Does Nausea and Vomiting Require Emergency Care?
        • FOOSH: The Most Common Hand Injuries Seen in the ER
        • Warning Signs of Appendicitis
        • 5 Myths About Concussions
        • Psoriasis 101: Everything You Need to Know About Skin Irritations
        • Spinal Headaches
        • Flu Symptoms? Advance ER Is Here To Help.
        • How to Know the Difference Between Stomach Flu and Food Poisoning
        • 11 Water Safety Tips for Kids
      • June
        • Summer Flu
        • Hypernatremia: Understanding Dehydration & Electrolyte Imbalance
        • How to Spot a Heart Attack
        • What a Boxer’s Fracture Can Mean for You
        • Understanding ER Billing
        • Beyond Thirsty: Dangers of Dehydration
        • 3 Things You Didn’t Know About a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
      • May
        • 6 Swimming Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Before Going in the Water
        • Why a Plastic Surgeon on Demand in an Emergency Is Needed
        • Where to Get Tested for STDs Without Compromising Your Privacy
        • When to Worry About a Headache: 7 Most Serious Symptoms
        • Spider Bite, Spider Fright. Arachnids that Could Land You in the ER
        • What You Need to Know About Colles’ Wrist Fracture
        • The Link Between Energy Drinks and ER Visits
        • How to Know if You Have a Urinary Tract Infection
        • A Complete Guide on What to Do in a Mental Health Emergency
        • Common Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries and When to Visit the ER
        • Safety First: What to Do After a Car Accident
        • Detox Side Effects: The Hidden Dangers of Detox Products
        • Ouch, This Hurts: The Most Common Types of Fractures, Their Causes, and Treatment
        • Hypertensive Crisis: When to Go to the ER for High Blood Pressure
        • Measles: Know What to Look For
      • April
        • 3 Signs You Need To Go To The ER, Being Short On Breath
      • March
        • Are Common Sports Injuries Normal for ER Doctors?
        • EnterHealth Overview: What Services and Treatments are Offered through EnterHealth?
        • What Is Telemedicine? The Complete Guide to Telehealth
        • Remote Telemedicine: How Do Patients Use It?
      • February
        • Migraine vs Headache: What’s the Difference?
    • 2018
      • May
        • North Texas Hospitals Make the Grade
      • April
        • St. Rita’s 5k and Fun Run
      • March
        • What to Know When Your Child Has a Fever
      • February
        • When it Hurts to Breathe: Respiratory Distress & What to Do About It
    • 2017
      • December
        • Taming the Tension Headache
      • November
        • What to Do When It’s a Migraine
      • September
        • 7 Critical Symptoms in Children You Can’t Ignore
      • August
        • Getting the Facts on Spine Pain
        • Important Steps to Take with Breathing Problems
        • Where Did this Ankle Pain Come From?
      • July
        • An Inside Look at a Frozen Shoulder
        • Understanding Heat Emergencies
      • June
        • The ABCs of Fractures: What You Need to Know
        • Dry Drowning: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Kids
        • Specialized Gastrointestinal Help Now at Advance ER
      • May
        • Streamlined Access to Behavioral Health Services
        • What to Do When Skin Conditions Erupt
      • April
        • How LET Treatments are Revolutionizing Pediatrics
        • Dallas Sees Outbreak of Mumps
        • Top 5 Sports Injuries Seen in the ER
      • March
        • 3 Things You Need to Know About Back Pain
        • What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Concussions
        • STDs: What You Need to Know
      • February
        • The Many Faces of Chest Pain
        • 7 Myths About Your Child’s Fracture or Sprain that Everyone Believes
      • January
        • Know the 6 Signs of a Stroke
        • The Insider’s Guide to Migraines
        • What You Need to Know About Your Gallbladder
    • 2016
      • December
        • What You Need to Know About Your Baby’s Fever
        • 3 Tips About Heart Attacks that May Save Your Life
        • Top 10 Reasons to be Thankful for Advance ER
      • November
        • Tips for Today’s Turkey Tummy
        • More than a Cold: How to Know if it’s an Upper Respiratory Infection
        • When to Go to the ER
      • October
        • Safe Practices for a Healthy Halloween
        • The Nausea Vortex
        • Board-Certified Physicians, Demystified
      • September
        • Going, Going, GONE! The Perils of Sports Injuries
      • August
        • A Raw Deal: Dealing with Skin Infections
        • What You Need to Know About Sprains
        • Warning Signs of a Severe Reaction
      • July
        • Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke: Know the Difference
        • Taking One for the Team: The 1st Thing You Should Do When Injured at Work
        • When Kids Don't Bounce: 3 Things To Do for a Broken Bone
      • June
        • 5 Critical Pool Safety Tips
        • Over the Top: 5 Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion
        • 3 Things Every Man Needs to Be Able to Do in an Emergency
        • When a Breath of Fresh Air is Disastrous: Seasonal Triggers for Breathing Problems
      • May
        • Action Points: 5 Things to Do Before Heading to the ER
        • Q&A: 5 Things You’ve Wondered About Visiting the ER
        • 7 Reasons for Long ER Wait Times at Hospitals
      • April
        • Pioneers of Luxury Emergency Rooms
        • Respond to Bleeding Like a Pro
        • The Benefits of a Freestanding Emergency Room
      • March
        • Top 3 Ways to Keep Your Child Calm at the ER
        • Breathing Difficulties: Let Me Catch My Breath
        • What You Should Know About Urgent Care Centers
      • February
        • When Abdominal Pain Sidelines You
        • 10 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
        • CDC Alert on Flu This Season
        • Fight the Flu Faster
      • January
        • What You Wish You Knew About STDs
        • Children’s Fevers: When to Worry
        • Exploding the Energy Barrier
    • 2015
      • December
        • Stop the Pain, I Want to Get Off
        • Sticking to Your Resolutions and Staying Out of the ER in 2016
        • Sitting is the New Smoking: 5 Tips to Avoid Back Pain
        • 5 Top Causes for ER Visits During the Holidays (and How to Avoid Them)
        • 3 Tips to Avoid Distracted Walking
        • Be Your Athlete’s Bodyguard
        • Top 5 Reasons to Pick a Freestanding ER
      • November
        • Squashing the Flu Bug
      • September
        • Chicken Pox Vaccine? Why You’re Never Too Old
        • Three Most Common Football Related Injuries
        • Safe Medicine Disposal Protects the Environment
        • Arthritic Pain & Arctic Weather
        • Freestanding ERs Find a Home in Dallas
        • Cold Medications Don't Work for Kids
        • Contact Lens Wearers: Stop Hurting Your Eyes!
        • The New Rage: Essential Oils
        • Are Expired Medications Safe?
        • Headache Emergencies: 4 Headaches that Require Care Now
        • Protect Your Family: Safe Prescription Disposal
      • August
        • How Millennials Are Shaking up Healthcare
        • Dallas ISD Immunization Requirements
        • Dallas Schools & Immunizations
        • Staff Favorites: Hiking Outdoors in Dallas
        • Telemedicine: The Future of Medical Care
      • July
        • 45 Fascinating Blood Facts
        • The Many Uses for a Single Blood Donation
        • Colic 101: Tips for Moms with Colic Concerns
        • FDA Bids Farewell to Trans Fats
        • Doctor, Retail Clinics, Urgent Care & ERs, What’s the Difference?
        • Boating Safety on Dallas Area Lakes
        • Sun Screen Debunked: UVA, UVB & SPF Explained
        • Handy Hydration Guide: Tools for Dallas Moms
        • Video Games Moms Can Love: Fitness Games & Children’s Activity Levels
      • June
        • Fireworks: Guidelines & Safety Tips for Dallas Families
        • New Powdered Alcohol Raises Concerns about Underage Drinking
        • Stroke Symptoms for Women May Vary from Classic Signs
        • Drowning Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe Around Water
        • Fighting the Fangs: Texas Snake Bites
        • Top 3 Causes for Emergency Room Visits
        • Major Trauma and the ER
        • The Vicious Side of Treadmills: Thousands of ER Visits Each Year
      • May
        • Misuse of Prescription Drugs: A Serious Threat
        • A Parents Guide to Febrile Seizures
        • Natural Remedies for Common Ailments
        • Kidney Stones Explained
        • Ectopic Pregnancies
        • Vitamin D Prevents Injuries When Seniors Fall
        • Vaccination: Texas Bills Boost Vaccine Laws
        • Varicose Veins, Explained
      • April
        • Plan An Assault on Your Dallas Allergies
        • Dirty House, Healthy Kids?
        • Bee Stings: Battling the Bumble
        • Tips for ER Visits
        • Open House at Advance ER Park Cities on May 2nd
        • Knocking Out Knee Pain, Advice From ER Doctors
        • BBQ Safety Tips for the 2015 Big D BBQ Battle
        • Fun in the Sun: Sun Safety from ER Doctors
        • Caring for Cuts: Common ER Patient Questions
        • Bed Bugs
        • The Challenge of Chigger Bites
      • March
        • Battling Athlete’s Foot
        • Pharyngitis (Strep Throat): The Cause of Your Sore Throat
        • Force Out the Flu: How to Prevent & Beat Influenza
        • Your Child's Fever
        • The Mysterious Blue Toes
        • Top Reasons for Headaches in Dallas
        • Stomach Pain
        • High Fever
        • Cold or Flu Symptoms
        • Sore Throat Home Remedies
        • Treating Acne
        • The Measles: Why Is It A Big Deal?
      • February
        • Increased Reliance on Emergency Rooms in the Age of Obamacare
      • January
        • Winter Woes: The Top Reasons for Emergency Room Visits During Winter
    • 2014
      • December
        • 4 Tips for Your Next Emergency Room Visit
        • 3 Major Differences Between Urgent Care Center & Standalone Emergency Rooms
      • November
        • Thanksgiving Health Safety Tips
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