Emergency Room
'I'm an ER Doctor Working on New Year's Day'
On a holiday like New Year's, emergency department staff are entrusted to care for your loved ones and be on our game even if you are not on yours. That's something we take really seriously.
'My Baby Had a Medical Emergency During COVID'
What took place with our baby daughter early on the morning of July 18, has changed our lives forever.
Activist Calls for Healthcare Reform After Dad's COVID Diagnosis
In a Twitter thread, Avalos criticized politicians for not valuing undocumented workers and said changes need to be made for both immigration and healthcare, with Biden's administration incoming.
Denver Woman Dies in Car Near E.R, Body Undiscovered For 3 Days
A woman was found dead in her car after three days, outside Swedish Medical Center in Colorado.
How Doctors are Saving Coronavirus Patients with Innovative New Techniques
Doctors in ERs and ICUs are trying new approaches and using social media and email chains to help each other learn on the fly.
Chicago Doctors Already Report Spike in ER Visits After Weed Legalization
Doctors report higher incidents of cannabis-related problems, such as confusion, anxiety, paranoia and hallucinations.
Fisherman Almost Loses Finger After Fin Cut Spreads Rare Bacteria
"I could have lost a finger or hand, or the way the doctor described it, even worse," fisherman Colby Milward said.
Tennessee Police Use Stun Gun to Bring Down Nurse
Nurse Roger Davis was charged with assault and resisting arrest following an incident at Erlanger Hospital.
Man Goes to ER After Eating World's Hottest Pepper
He immediately began to experience severe symptoms after eating just one "Carolina Reaper" pepper.
Driver Intentionally Crashed Into ER, Officials Say
A driver intentionally crashed his vehicle into a Connecticut emergency room entrance, police say. He then exited the car engulfed in flames.
Watch: Nurse Rants About Miserable Flu Season
The Florida nurse recounts recent moments in the hospital that have made her cringe.
Fidget Spinners Turn Dangerous
A mom in Houston went viral this week after posting a lengthy Facebook status about having to take her young daughter to the emergency room when the girl swallowed part of her fidget spinner.
Michael Dorf: Trumpcare Will Cause Boom in ER Patients
Hospitals will compensate by increasing charges on those with coverage.
Surprise! That Urgent Care Center May Send You a Big Bill
Urgent care clinics may not be a good option, even when they say they accept your insurance.
E.R. Visits Make Memorial Day Memorable in Bad Way
The holiday weekend marks the start of some stupid behavior and many emergency room visits.
Twitter Could Predict Emergency Room Rush Hours
Researchers say Twitter data can predict surges in emergency room visits for chronic illnesses with 70 percent accuracy.
Every Three Minutes, a Child Sustains a Toy Related Injury: Study
A new study links kinds of toys related to injuries, and suggests how to prevent emergency room visits.
