2026
April
02,
2026
|
03:00 AM
America/Chicago
The Texas state flower is in full bloom, but it’s important to take precautions as you step out to take memorable photos and ensure the outing doesn’t become an unforeseen trip to the emergency department.According to the Texas Department of State …
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2025
June
05,
2025
|
14:13 PM
America/Chicago
With summer settling in, Texans should be aware that snakes are becoming more active, increasing the risk of snakebites. Snakebites are most common between April and October, with snakes typically most active in the morning and at dusk.Sophia Price, …
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2019
August
06,
2019
|
11:26 AM
America/Chicago
Cook Children’s Emergency Department has seen eight snake bites this year and 35 in 2018. As a physician assistant in the ED, Phillip Ray has treated some of those cases, but he never imagined he would one day be on the other end of …
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2018
June
28,
2018
|
09:28 AM
America/Chicago
About one minute outside was all it took for 1-year-old Harrison Bakke to be bitten by a baby rattlesnake. It happened just three feet from the door of his home in Abilene, Texas on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He’s currently being treated at …
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2017
May
26,
2017
|
10:31 AM
America/Chicago
Memorial Day weekend is here and for many of us, this is family time away from the office or school.
Unfortunately, it can also be a time of tragedy when kids are rushed to Cook Children’s for help.
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2016
May
26,
2016
|
08:42 AM
America/Chicago
Already in the month of May, two children have been cared for at Cook Children's after getting bit by a snake. As summer approaches, more kids will be outside and parents should take the opportunity to teach their kids about snakes and what …
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