Latest news from Victoria Emergency Room

Latest news from Victoria Emergency Room

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Immunization by the Numbers

Most children born now will never know the horrors of epidemic disease and how it can decimate entire nations. While disease may seem like a thing of the past, it wasn’t even 60 years ago that polio was making its way across the country. Without the advent of the vaccine,

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Victoria ER Receives Best of Victoria Award!

Victoria ER – 24 Hr Emergency Center Receives 2016 Best of Victoria Award Victoria Award Program Honors the Achievement VICTORIA May 18, 2016 — Victoria ER has been selected for the 2016 Best of Victoria Award in the Emergency Room category by the Victoria Award Program. Each year, the Victoria Award

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Yellow Fever Outbreak: Do We have to Worry in America?

  Yellow fever is a viral disease which is spread by infected mosquitoes. The recent outbreak of yellow fever in Africa has got the entire world concerned about its reach on their shores. Yellow fever falls in the same category of viruses as Dengue fever. The symptoms of include: Severe

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Heart Attack Patients: What to Expect in the ER

 For most of us, knowing when to request medical attention at the time of emergency isn’t always clear. It is easy to analyze circumstances in case of a potentially life-threatening situation such as fainting, difficulty in breathing, or traumatic accident. However, heart attack symptoms are not as easy to detect and

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Where to Go When You’re Sick

Knowing where to go after you’ve fallen ill depends on the nature of the condition and how quickly you need care. However, you should know these options before you require treatment. There are conditions where you should immediately head out to an emergency room; whereas, others do not require immediate

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Why We Can’t Accept Medicare or Medicaid

 You can’t plan for emergencies. And when it comes to your loved ones and their emergencies, the last thing you want to think about will be how to pay. It’s important to know your payment options for emergencies so you’re prepared when the time arrives. Stand-alone ER centers, like Victoria

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When You Should Go to the ER

You might be aware of a few symptoms which indicate an emergency, but do you know whether a swollen ankle can be treated with an ice pack or when you need to call 911? Read on to find out when to visit an emergency care center and which symptoms should