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Victoria ER Educates Students at Nazareth Academy Health Fair

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Did you know that the average American child consumes more than nine times the recommended amount of added sugar?

The team at Victoria ER doesn’t just treat emergencies, we want to help prevent them, too. Education and community outreach is a key component in this mission, which made the Nazareth Academy Health Fair the perfect opportunity to raise awareness about excess sugar consumption. Keep reading to see how the day went!

The American Heart Association recommends that preschool-aged children shouldn’t consume more than 170 calories daily, or 4 teaspoons, of added sugar. For children aged 4-8, added sugar daily consumption shouldn’t exceed 130 calories, or 3 teaspoons.

Children entering into their pre-teen and teenager years shouldn’t have more than 5-8 teaspoons of added sugar, depending on weight and gender. The average American child consumes 9 times more added sugar than the recommended amount for their age.

“Prevention of serious health conditions, including diabetes and heart disease, starts early,” said Sheila Kilgore, Marketing Director at VER. “It’s so important to instill healthy dietary and fitness habits in your children at an early age. The foods we eat help our bodies run, grow, walk, think and even fight off germs.”

Our team set up a booth at the fair to show the students how much sugar they consume on a daily basis and how much sugar is in some of their favorite snacks, like chips, sodas and gummy treats. The children learned how food is fuel for the body and that a well-balanced diet is critical to their growth and development.

“We want to teach the kids that a well-balanced, conscientious diet is the best way they can support their growth and development,” said Sheila. “It’s not always easy for children to understand how much sugar they’re consuming in a highly-processed snack, which is why health fairs, like this one, are crucial to their education.”

Research shows that dietary habits established in childhood follow us into adulthood and can drastically affect our health, which is why education on sugar consumption is essential. This is especially true as cases of pre-diabetes are skyrocketing among children and teenagers, and studies reveal that certain conditions, like heart disease, begin in childhood.

“The booth was very informative,” said Kelsey Schacher, a Nazareth Academy teacher. “Our students were shocked to learn how much sugar is in the foods they choose to eat everyday. Thank you for sharing with our students!”

To learn more about choosing healthy snacks, visit this page.

Did you attend the health fair? Let us know!

Nutex Health, Inc. supports you and your family’s health. Come visit Victoria Emergency Center or any one of our concierge-level freestanding facilities for the emergency care you deserve, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Meet the EMTs of Victoria

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Emergency care isn’t just dispensed at our facilities, sometimes it starts in the ambulance, on the way to our emergency center. And while nurses and physicians are the main providers of medical care in the emergency room, there’s a completely separate team of men and women who treat patients in the ambulance.

Keep reading to hear more from Victoria EMTs for National EMS Week!

EMS, or Emergency Medical Services, teams identify wounds and conditions, stabilize and if necessary, treat patients on the way to emergency centers or before emergency services arrive. They may be EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians), or paramedics and may work in variety of positions, like as a firefighter. It’s often their expert training that saves patients in critical, life-threatening situations.

Victoria ER wanted to honor the brave men and women who, like the emergency team at our facility, save lives in our community. Our Director of Marketing, Sheila Kilgore, dropped off treats at Victoria Fire Station 4 to show our appreciation.

“Victoria Fire Department is glad to have Victoria ER recognize our efforts to make our community safer during EMS week 2017,” said Joel Moncado, EMT-LT. “As a department, we come to work knowing that we take great satisfaction in providing the best care for our community. We appreciate the recognition because it reminds us all that we have a duty to act.”

“We’re incredibly grateful to our EMS teams in Victoria, who play a crucial part in protecting our community,” said Sheila. “We hope that the goodies we delivered will express our appreciation!”

To learn more about our emergency services,  visit this page..

Have you ever been helped by an EMT or paramedic?

Nutex Health, Inc. supports you and your family’s health. Come visit Victoria Emergency Center or any one of our concierge-level freestanding facilities for the emergency care you deserve, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Honoring Our Men & Women in Blue for National Police Week

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In 1962, President Kennedy declared May 5th as National Police Memorial Day and the following week, May 14th through the 20th, as a time to honor our police forces.

Our team joined in with the rest of the nation, visiting and dropping off gift baskets for our local brave men and women in blue. Check out pictures from the day below.

Our Marketing Director, Sheila Kilgore, visited both the Sheriff’s Office and Victoria Police Department.

“Victoria ER pays special recognition to those law enforcements officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others,” said Sheila Kilgore. “During National Police Week Victoria ER would like to say thank you for your courage, commitment and for your sacrifice!”

 

“We wanted to thank our law enforcement officers in person for all that they do for our community,” said Sheila Kilgore. “While our 24 hour Emergency Center is prepared for any medical emergency, we salute our brave men and women in uniform that protect our citizens everyday in our city and we are eternally grateful for your service!”

 

“The team at Victoria ER looks forward to serving our community alongside these courageous officers,” said Sheila Kilgore. “We hope that the goodies we delivered will show our appreciation and gratitude!”

 

“To every police officer out there, thank you for making the choice to protect and serve,” said Sheila Kilgore. “It’s our time now to honor our nation’s finest!”

If you’re ever in need of medical attention, you can count on our team to dispense the emergency care you need, quickly and compassionately, in our concierge-level, no-wait facility. Victoria ER is equipped with the most advanced technology available, including CT Scanner, bedside ultrasound and X-Ray, for your care. To learn more about our services, visit this page.

To learn more about all that our local law enforcement officers do, check out this page. 

How did you honor our men and women in blue for National Police Week?

Nutex Health, Inc. supports you and your family’s health. Come visit Victoria Emergency Center or any one of our concierge-level freestanding facilities for the emergency care you deserve, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.