NAME Jennifer Salinas, MD, at Elite Care Harmony In Spring MEDICAL SCHOOL Michigan State University EDUCATION AND CAREER HISTORY Dr. Salinas grew up in Michigan and attended Michigan State University for both undergrad and medical … [Read more...] about Jennifer Salinas, MD
Emergency Healthcare Insurance Q&A
With the rise of freestanding emergency rooms in Texas comes the rise of questions and concerns about how they operate. Many of these concerns manifest from the financial operations of freestanding ERs. The high insurance deductibles and co-pays … [Read more...] about Emergency Healthcare Insurance Q&A
Texas Summer Safety Guide
Texas. The Lone Star State. Everything here is bigger...even the injuries. Summertime is the season that many Texans look forward to the most—from spending all day at the beach to hosting barbecues around the campfire under the stars. … [Read more...] about Texas Summer Safety Guide
Do I go to a Freestanding Emergency Room or an Urgent Care?
Picture this: It’s a Sunday evening and you’re preparing dinner for the family. While cutting some vegetables, you slice your finger open. Your first thought (after you’ve stopped thinking about the pain) is, I probably need stitches. Then your mind … [Read more...] about Do I go to a Freestanding Emergency Room or an Urgent Care?
Myth or Fact: What You Need to Know About Freestanding Emergency Rooms
Lately, misconceptions about freestanding emergency rooms have been circulating in healthcare news, due in large part to the frustration that consumers express over the services provided and the price of treatment. The confusion, however, has a lot … [Read more...] about Myth or Fact: What You Need to Know About Freestanding Emergency Rooms
The Zika Virus: What You Need To Know
By now, you’ve probably heard about the Zika virus, the mosquito-transmitted disease that is spreading widely in the Americas. Though it didn't gain widespread media attention until this year, it was discovered in Africa back in 1947. It wasn't … [Read more...] about The Zika Virus: What You Need To Know
Dr. James Vincent Named Medical Director at Elite Care ER – League City
Elite Care welcomes our new Medical Director, Dr. James Vincent MD, FACEP, FAAP to head up our League City, TX 24 hour emergency center beginning February 1, 2016. Dr. Vincent has been practicing Emergency Medicine for over 14 years and has achieved … [Read more...] about Dr. James Vincent Named Medical Director at Elite Care ER – League City
Distracted walking: A growing cause of emergency room visits
The perils of distracted driving are well-documented in our society. Some states have even implemented laws banning cell phone use while driving. There’s another form of cell phone distraction, however, that is leading to a sizable spike in emergency … [Read more...] about Distracted walking: A growing cause of emergency room visits
Top 20 reasons for ER visits for children
Emergencies can’t be predicted -- there’s no telling whether you’ll visit an emergency room this year, or whether your child will suffer an injury requiring immediate medical care. Regardless of whether your family visits the ER in 2016, the more … [Read more...] about Top 20 reasons for ER visits for children
Help Elite Care in League City bring joy to children this holiday season
Can you help us bring joy to children in need this holiday season? Elite Care Emergency Room in League City is an official dropoff site for the League City Police Department’s Blue Santa Program. You can donate Target gift cards, cash or checks … [Read more...] about Help Elite Care in League City bring joy to children this holiday season