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Red River ER's Socktober Success
October is known for spooky ghost stories and trick-or-treating, but for Red River ER, last month was known for something other than Halloween costumes. For our facility, it was Socktober, a month-long charity drive for people in need. Taking part in this world-wide event was heart warming for our staff, as we help Sherman’s generous…
Read MorePreventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest
When it comes to severe, unexpected conditions like Sudden Cardiac Arrest, you might wonder if you are at risk, and what that can mean. For anyone with family history of heart issues, seemingly random heart attacks can be something that might loom over your head. While there are many different causes and risks involved in…
Read MoreBack To School Immunization Awareness
Immunization Awareness As school comes back in session, many parents will be sending their young children off to school for the first time. Finding the right pencil cases, folders, and backpacks are all essentials on a family’s list, but for young children preparing for their first days of school, there might be something special they…
Read MoreThe Successful "Make A Splash Against Hunger" Food Drive
As we all get ready for back-to-school shopping and the last days of vacation, some families in our community are worrying about more than just their child’s upcoming quizzes. There are families in need in Sherman, and Red River ER is proud to have hosted the “Make a Splash Against Hunger” Food Drive this summer.…
Read MoreHollie Bernhard |Staff Spotlight
Hollie Bernhard is one of Red River ER’s talented front-desk registration coordinators, and in honor of this month’s National Parents Day, we wanted to celebrate Hollie’s work at our facility. When Hollie isn’t providing concierge-level service for all of Red River ER’s patients, she is taking care of her three children at home. “Being a…
Read MoreYouth Football Safety
There are a few things the state of Texas is known for. Rodeos, good barbeque, and, of course, our love for football. Nowhere is that appreciation for sports truer than here in Sherman, where many families are preparing for the upcoming football season. Sherman’s own Youth Sports Association has just finished their summer football camp…
Read MoreBlood Drives at Red River ER
Every day, approximately 36,000 units of blood are used in U.S. hospitals alone, with an average of 21 million blood components, total, transfused each year. This means that approximately every 2 seconds, someone in the country needs blood. With this great need for blood donations, it is concerning to find out that only 38% of…
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe from the Sun
In Texas, hot summers are normal. Everyone expects the heat and the sun, but are you preparing your family for it? When every summer is a scorcher, it can be easy to forget some of the precautions we all have to take when going out in the sun this summer. To get ready for a…
Read MoreSummer Safety Tips
Summer is nearly here! The time for neighborhood kickball games, outdoor cook-outs, and playing at the lake is coming right around the corner, and as the school year inches closer and closer to its close, our kids are hungry for adventures. But as families get ready to make the most of their break, let’s go…
Read MoreFAQ
With a name like ‘Freestanding ER,’ it can be easy for people to get confused about what exactly these facilities are. What kind of medical services are offered? What do you bring with you when I come in? What about your insurance? All of these questions can seem overwhelming, but the answers are actually quite…
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