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
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
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
Elite Care teams up with San Antonio police officers to spread holiday joy
Elite Care 24-Hour Emergency Room locations in San Antonio are collecting gifts, cash and check donations for the San Antonio Police Department’s Blue Santa Drive this holiday season. The Blue Santa Program brings hope and joy to families who are … [Read more...] about Elite Care teams up with San Antonio police officers to spread holiday joy
Emergency Rooms and the Affordable Care Act
Navigating and understanding the Affordable Care Act’s effects on the world of insurance compliance can be confusing, but when it comes to determining whether your emergency health care will be covered, the issue can be summarized into relatively … [Read more...] about Emergency Rooms and the Affordable Care Act
Sharing our expertise: Elite Care doctors shed light on important health topics in the community
When Walter Motta traveled from his home country of Brazil to Dallas for his grandson’s wedding, he never expected his stay to last three months. Motta, though, needed an emergency triple bypass surgery, which required a three-week hospital stay; he … [Read more...] about Sharing our expertise: Elite Care doctors shed light on important health topics in the community
Performing the Heimlich Maneuver, and what to do when it doesn’t work
You’re dining at a restaurant with a friend when food becomes lodged in his throat. It’s clear he’s having a hard time breathing. “Are you choking?” you ask. He nods. What do you do? A rapid response on your part can save your friend's … [Read more...] about Performing the Heimlich Maneuver, and what to do when it doesn’t work