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How to Get More Enjoyment out of the Holidays

December 6, 2018

If the season has you stressed, here are 5 ways to help keep the happy in the holidays.

5 Things to Look for in an Emergency Room

November 30, 2018

With so much time spent in the ER and so many care choices available, it helps to know a little bit about your local ER before you make that ...

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How to Avoid Getting Burned During the Holidays

October 31, 2018

Cooking fires and other types of home fires increase dramatically during the holidays. Here’s how to keep from getting burned.

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14-Foot Fall: How to Avoid a Ladder Accident

October 17, 2018

A North Texas man survived a high fall from a ladder but didn’t go to the ER for three days. Read Hiram’s story and learn how to avoid ladder...

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How to Make Halloween Safe and Scare-Free for ...

October 17, 2018

Kids are more than twice as likely to be fatally hit by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year. Here’s how to keep little ghosts and...

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How to Get Help for Opioid Addiction

October 9, 2018

Help for opioid addiction is just a phone call away. Learn about leading-edge services in North Texas.

tags: opioids

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5 Surprising things to know about flu and asthma

September 28, 2018

Flu and asthma affect millions of people every year. Here are 5 facts about flu and asthma you may not have known.

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How to Recognize a Stroke and When to Get Help

September 17, 2018

Someone having a stroke needs immediate emergency care to prevent brain damage, permanent disability and even death.

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When Children Have an Emergency, Look for a Pediatric...

August 28, 2018

When 7-year-old Jackson injured his arm, his mom knew he needed the specialized care of a pediatric ER.

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What to Know About New Concussion Research

August 15, 2018

If you have kids who play sports or are physically active, you’ll want to read the latest concussion research.

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How to Get Kids Back-to-School Ready in 3 Easy...

August 6, 2018

Getting the kids back-to-school ready is a time-honored tradition that parents and kids alike look forward to … more or less. Here are three ...

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How to prevent and treat Cyclospora infection

July 19, 2018

Cyclospora infection can knock you out for an extended period. Here’s how to recognize, treat and prevent it.

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11 Essential Swim Safety Tips

June 13, 2018

When swimming, safety should always come first, which is why we’ve compiled some safety tips to keep summer fun in the water.

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How to Stay Safe on a Personal Recreational Vehicle

April 12, 2018

If your weekend or vacation plans include a personal recreational vehicle, we’ve got tips to help you and your family avoid the ER and stay safe...

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Tornado Safety: Top 7 Tips to Stay Safe in a Twister

April 5, 2018

A Medical City Healthcare trauma surgeon shares tornado safety tips.

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Be a Lifesaver: Learn How to Stop the Bleed

March 23, 2018

Knowing how to identify and “stop the bleed” that accompanies traumatic injuries is a valuable life skill and could help you save a life.

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How an Innovative Trauma Team is Saving Lives ...

March 2, 2018

The lifesaving onsite amputation of a construction worker’s leg in Frisco by a team of experienced ER and trauma physicians demonstrates the ...

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Panic or Heart Attack? How to Know the Difference...

February 19, 2018

How can you tell if you’re having a panic attack or heart attack? Knowing the difference and acting fast could save your life.

tags: heart attack , panic attack

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Your Fluttering Heart: Is it Love or an Arrhythmia?

January 25, 2018

Everyone’s heart skips a beat now and then. Our expert cardiologist tells you how to know if heart palpitations are harmless or if they need ...

tags: afib , fluttering heart , heart arrhythmia , irregular heartbeat

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Flu and Your Heart: Can Flu Make Your Heart Sick?

January 25, 2018

Research has found strong connections between flu and both heart attacks and strokes. Our expert cardiologist tells you what you need to know...

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How to know if It’s the flu

January 12, 2018

Not sure if it’s a cold, the flu or even food poisoning? Here’s how to tell.

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How to Get More Enjoyment out of the Holidays

5 Things to Look for in an Emergency Room

How to Avoid Getting Burned During the Holidays

14-Foot Fall: How to Avoid a Ladder Accident

How to Make Halloween Safe and Scare-Free for ...

How to Get Help for Opioid Addiction

5 Surprising things to know about flu and asthma

How to Recognize a Stroke and When to Get Help

When Children Have an Emergency, Look for a Pediatric...

What to Know About New Concussion Research

How to Get Kids Back-to-School Ready in 3 Easy...

How to prevent and treat Cyclospora infection

11 Essential Swim Safety Tips

How to Stay Safe on a Personal Recreational Vehicle

Tornado Safety: Top 7 Tips to Stay Safe in a Twister

Be a Lifesaver: Learn How to Stop the Bleed

How an Innovative Trauma Team is Saving Lives ...

Panic or Heart Attack? How to Know the Difference...

Your Fluttering Heart: Is it Love or an Arrhythmia?

Flu and Your Heart: Can Flu Make Your Heart Sick?

How to know if It’s the flu