Appendicitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Article medically reviewed by Dr. Steven T. Elsbecker, DO. Have you heard the story about how Houdini, the great illusionist, died? Rumor has it that after he was punched
Mayo Clinic Medical Student Wins SignatureCare ER 2021 Fall Medical and Health Scholarship
Dzhuliyan (Jay) Vasilev, a Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, AZ Campus medical student says his decision to enter the medical profession was influenced by the death of his grandparents
Houston, TX ER Physician Advises Texans to Avoid Becoming Casualties During ‘100 deadliest days’ of Summer
Dr. Shelise Edwards says that with more Texas families on the road this summer, there is an increased risk of distraction leading to more accidents and death. HOUSTON,
Bellaire ER School’s Out For Summer Party
Celebrating students' hard work and accomplishments for the 2020-2021 school year! Do you live or work in or around Bellaire, TX? Join SignatureCare Emergency Center in Bellaire, TX
COVID-19: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe? By Dr. Michael Sarabia, MD 1000 or 1? All reports on vaccine side effects should begin and end with these numbers. For every one
Killeen Memorial Day Summer Bash
Join us for a Good Old Fashioned Family Bash! SignatureCare Emergency Center is pleased to announce that we will be hosting an Old Fashioned Family Picnic Summer Bash! Set
Fire Up the Grill First Responders BBQ
First Responders, we are pleased to invite you to the cookout! At SignatureCare Emergency Center, Austin, TX, we love our first responders, and to honor our first responders,
Hangover: Causes of Hangover
By Dr. Steven Elsbecker, DO, FACEP Most of us have been unfortunate enough to experience a hangover. Some are more severe than others to be sure, and some are
Lightning Injuries: Causes, Prevention, and How to Help Victims
Do you know what to do to help a lightning strike victim? Our Emergency Room Physician, Dr. Christopher L. Huerta, MD, details the causes, prevention methods, and how to
University of Houston Medical Student Awarded SignatureCare Emergency Center’s 2021 Spring Scholarship
David Wang, a third-year medical student says he knew from an earlier age that he wanted to be in the medical field to help preserve humanity in medicine and guide
Snake Bite: ER Physician Details What to Do
Learn what to do if you are bitten by a snake, how to get medical help and why you should not use Tourniquet after a snake bite. Written
SignatureCare Emergency Center Now Administering Eli Lilly’s Bamlanivimab and Etesevimab Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19
SignatureCare Emergency Center has been approved to administer Eli Lilly’s Bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) and Etesevimab COVID-19 treatment to patients through its network of 24-hour emergency centers located in Texas.
How to prevent getting the flu (Influenza) during coronavirus (COVID-19)
How to prevent getting the flu during coronavirus: Learn the difference and similarities between the flu (Influenza) and coronavirus (COVID-19) Written by Dr. Ruby Rose, MD. We are
TCU Medical Student Wins SignatureCare Emergency Center’s 2020 Fall Scholarship Award
Sereena Jivraj says she has always dreamed of becoming a physician and SignatureCare Emergency Center scholarship award will help offset some of her financial obligations as she pursues her medical
University of Washington PA Freshman Wins SignatureCare Emergency Center’s 2020 Spring Semester Scholarship
Caitlin Richardson says the $1,000 scholarship award will enable her to pursue her passion to facilitate healthcare access to underserved rural communities. HOUSTON, TX – Caitlin Richardson, a University of
What We Know About the Way the Covid-19 Virus Spreads
Do you really know how the COVID-19 virus spreads? Coronavirus can spread in many ways. Below is what we know. QUESTION: What are the main ways coronavirus spreads? People can
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Questions Answered
SignatureCare Emergency Center Physicians Answer Your Questions About Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection is rising throughout the country and we know you have a lot of questions. At SignatureCare
Signaturecare Emergency Center: Standing Strong with Texans Against coronavirus (COVID-19)
As Texans battle the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, SignatureCare Emergency Center, your neighborhood 24-hour emergency room operator wants to update the community on the steps we are taking to
Steps to Avoid Getting Coronavirus
Information below is courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent
How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Spreads
Person-to-person spread The Coronavirus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) Through respiratory droplets produced
Coronavirus FAQ: Learn About COVID-19
The following answers provided by SignatureCare Emergency Center's ER physicians. To send in your questions, complete our short form to submit your coronavirus questions. If I am HIV
GERD (Heartburn) – Pain in the Upper Gut
Written by Dr. Ruby Rose, MD. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or “heartburn”, has likely affected you at some point in your life. Up to 20% of people suffer
Coronavirus: Everything You Should Know About the COVID-19
Now Offering Regen-Cov Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 SignatureCare Emergency Center locations throughout Texas are administering the Regen-COV Monoclonal Antibody infusion to COVID-19 patients who qualify to receive the
Flu Outbreak: ER Physicians Report Spike in ER Visits, Urge Texas Residents to Get Vaccinated
Physicians with Houston, TX based SignatureCare Emergency Centers are reporting huge spike in the number of patients coming into the emergency rooms with flu symptoms. Physicians with SignatureCare Emergency
Preparing for Flu Season
Written by Dr. Ruby Rose, MD. Winter is coming…and so is the flu! Whether you are a medical professional, teacher or office worker, you will be exposed at some
