Eaker Family Medicine

All the crew Is working the garage clinic this week. I hope you haven’t needed it, but if you do we’re here for you. Please get your vaccines!! It saves everyone so much headache and heartache!!

Calling all EFM teens! Join us at the hospital for your covid vaccine tomorrow!

VACCINE!!!

We will finally be getting our first individual allotment of the covid vaccine. We will be getting the Moderna brand. The vaccine will be available for everyone age 18 and up (current patients of EFM only). Call 235-0770 and get on the schedule to get yours!

For those that are not current patients, call RPMH (235-1701) and schedule yours through the hospital.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Stay safe and wear your mask!

Flu shots are in stock for all ages. Come in for your injection anytime between 830am - 4pm.

EFM team before our recent 15 year anniversary. What a wonderful team! Give us a call for any of your primary care needs. (Kristi Harris Ramirez not pictured)

We at Eaker Family Medicine and Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital are working diligently to prepare for the possible influx of patients with COVID-19. Please help us out by staying home unless it’s absolutely necessary to get out. Our maintained vigilance with this will help ensure a minimal impact of this illness in our community.

If you need to discuss an important medical need but are fearful of coming in, we have telemedicine services available to help meet your needs. Please let us know how we can help.

Together, we can beat this!!

Have a happy and safe Halloween from all of us at Eaker Family Medicine!

Our office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen Monday morning for normal business hours. May God richly bless us all as we remember the sacrifice of His Son on the cross and the power of His resurrection!

Y’all have a safe Halloween!!

The flu shots are available for all ages 6 months and up! No appointment necessary, come anytime between 8am-4pm. Protect yourself and your family today!

NEWS FLASH - school is just 1 month away. Well child/teen exams with vaccinations are required at 4-5 y/o, 11-12 y/o, and 16 y/o. Your child may not be allowed to start school until these vaccines are given. Please, call today to set up this appointment. Don't delay!! We are taking new patients now and can make accommodations for your child.

Due to continued hazardous road conditions, the office will open at 10am today. Stay warm and safe!

The Flu Vaccine Is Working Better Than Expected, C.D.C. Finds A preliminary analysis finds the vaccine 25 percent effective against this year’s dangerous H3N2 strain, and twice as effective in children.

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The Case for Letting Fevers Run Their Course Numerous studies over the past few years have shown that taking fever reducers hurts your body’s ability to recover from an illness.

6 Tips To Help Your Child Get Through the Flu The holidays are over, but the flu season has arrived … early. Last week, 1,118 patients were tested for the flu at Cook Children’s and 429 tested positive (380 for Flu A and another 49 for Flu B). Get your flu shot (go ahead, it’s not too late), wash your hands, say a prayer…all the things ...

Let's Learn About Tamiflu OK. Tamiflu. Let's talk about some facts. At Cook Children's, 921 kids were tested for the flu the week before Christmas and 353 kids were positive (314 Flu A, 39 Flu B). So the flu has arrived in our area. Every year our office gets inundated with phone calls about Tamiflu. Who can take it? Will it...

Are you feeling sick? Sore throat? Cough? We have open appointments for established patients this morning with all our providers!! Get feeling better before the holiday!!!!! 235-0770 to schedule an appointment!!!! Merry Christmas!!!!

Eaker Family Medicine wishes you a safe and healthy July 4th holiday. Wear that sunscreen and drink that water as you enjoy this beautiful land today!

Does your child need a sports physical? Are their immunizations up to date? Plan ahead and get your sports physical and immunization visits scheduled. Spring and summer is the best time to do these visits and appointments are available. Immunizations are required at 4, 11, and 16 years old. Don't wait until the last minute, schedule your child's visit today!!

Eaker Family Medicine updated their information in their About section.

Make a difference this holiday season and mark your calendar for the Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital annual food drive!
November 17, 2016 from 7a.m.-7p.m.

Too many emotions about our fantastic team at EFM!! Y'all have a safe and happy Halloween!!

Don’t forget to bring the kids to Trunk or Treat! Our staff will decorate their cars in all kinds of spooky stuff and hand out treats to trick-or-treaters. The event takes place from 5 pm to 6 p.m. in the cardiac rehab parking lot.

Teething tablets may be linked to 10 children's deaths Ten deaths of children who used homeopathic teething tablets and 400 adverse events associated with the tablets have been reported to the FDA.

Enjoy the day off (if you got it) for Columbus Day, but use the time wisely. Come by and get your flu shot. We have them available for all ages (we start giving it at 6 months), and for all insurance types. $30 for self pay, $40 for High Dose (age 65+). No appointment necessary, but current patients only.

We are pleased to say we have our seasonal influenza vaccines in stock! A flu vaccine is needed every season for everyone aged 6 months and older. No appointment is needed for current patients. Just come in Monday - Friday from 8am - 4pm to get you and your family vaccinated!!!!!

Also, FluMist (influenza vaccine nasal spray) is unavailable this year.

TOMORROW! Come celebrate our 40th Anniversary at a special reception on Aug. 1, at 9:30 a.m., at the RPMH Front Entrance. Coffee and birthday cake will be served. Brief remarks begin at 10 a.m. This event is FREE to attend, and everyone in our community is invited to join. See you there!