Items Stuck in Ears or Noses – A Mom’s Guide
We’ve all heard stories of young children’s curiosity getting the best of them and putting small objects into an orifice. […]
Pediatrics
Broken Bones – ER or Urgent Care?
Where to go for Broken Bones? When to go to the ER or the Urgent Care. Growing up, whenever we
BBQ Safety Tips, Grill Safely!
Seven BBQ Safety Tips For most Texans, there is no such thing as a “BBQ season” as we grill year-round.
Common Reasons Men Visit the ER
June is Men’s Health Month, a full month dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of keeping the men in
Preventing Car Heatstroke Accidents
In Texas we strive to be number one in everything we do, although this is usually a good thing, there
Most Common Food Allergies
It is vital to get to the the most common food allergies to help avoid an emergency. When we think
Preventing Accidental Injuries at Work and School
SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU! At Altus Emergency Centers we’re the biggest fans of health and safety. Today we’d like to
Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe from Respiratory Illnesses
Flu season is anything but over; in fact, the CDC reported just last week that they’d seen an increase in
What is Croup? Prevention, Signs & When to go to the ER
If you notice your child suddenly develops a barking cough, has trouble breathing, or makes a whistling sound when breathing,
Sports Head Injuries & When to Go to the ER
We often hear about tragic stories of professional athletes suffering traumatic Sports Head Injuries. Unfortunately, sports head injuries are not exclusive