Aransas County Medical Services Inc

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

06/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of hurricane season, and now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared.

✔️ Build or update your emergency supply kit
✔️ Review your evacuation routes
✔️ Create a communication plan for your family and neighbors
✔️ Make copies of important documents
✔️ Stay informed by monitoring local weather updates

Make sure you, or someone you know who may need additional assistance during an emergency, is registered with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)

Preparation today can make all the difference tomorrow. Don’t wait until a storm is approaching to get ready. Take a few moments to ensure you have a plan in place and the supplies you may need in an emergency.

Aransas County Medical Services, Inc. (ACMSI) encourages everyone to stay prepared, stay informed, and stay safe throughout hurricane season.

05/29/2026

The Aransas County Medical Services, Inc. (ACMSI) assists people in gaining access to needed services throughout Aransas County. The ACMSI accomplishes this by increasing knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, patient navigation/follow-up, community health education/information, informal counseling, social support, and by being an overall patient advocate.

The ACMSI has created a Community Resource Directory to assist people in finding resources for their needs.

The ACMSI Community Resource Directory is linked on our website for anyone needing assistance.

https://www.fultontexas.org/home-page/page/acmsi-community-resource-directory

05/28/2026

ACMSI is nominated for Non Profit of the year! ⭐️🎉

Congratulations to the nominees for Non-Profit Chamber Member Organization of the Year!! Winner will be announced at Chamber Night Live: Guild of Growth.

This recognition celebrates organizations that continue making a meaningful impact across Rockport-Fulton through service, outreach, advocacy, leadership, and commitment to strengthening our community.

Congratulations to:
• Fulton Community Church
• Aransas Land Trust
• Aransas County Area Go Texan
• ACMSI
• Christmas on the Beach
• Texas Maritime Museum
• The Well
• Castaways
• Good Samaritans
• Children’s Coalition

These organizations continue creating positive change throughout our region, and we are proud to recognize their work and dedication. The winner will be announced live at our Annual Banquet on June 16th beginning at 6PM VIP Entry and 6:15PM General Entry.

If your organization has been nominated, please submit your bio by June 5th if you have not already done so so we can feature your story and involvement in the official banquet program.

Tickets and sponsorship tables are available now online or by contacting our office directly at (361) 729-6445. We highly encourage all nominees and supporters to attend this unforgettable evening.

05/28/2026

It is a heartbreaking reality in pediatric emergency rooms and burn units: microwavable instant noodles account for nearly one-third of all childhood scald burn admissions.

Because ramen is cheap, shelf-stable, and seemingly simple to make, kids love them. However, the combination of unstable top-heavy packaging, "superheated" water from the microwave, and starchy, sticky noodles that cling to child-thin skin creates a perfect storm for severe second- and third-degree burns to a child’s thighs, lap, and torso.

The "Sticky Heat" Concept: Educate parents that the starch keeps the heat trapped longer, and if it spills, the noodles stick to the skin, causing much deeper, full-thickness tissue damage before it can be washed off and clothes removed.

The Microwave Trap: People wait for microwaved water to bubble before they think it's boiling. But microwaves heat unevenly, superheating the liquid without visible bubbling. When the cup is moved, it can flash-boil or splash out at over 200°F. Microwaves are installed higher so when children remove the hot cup it can spill scalding them head to toe.

Reducing these highly preventable injuries frees up critical trauma and burn unit beds, while sparing families from painful, long-term scar management and skin grafting procedures.

With summer starting and kids at home, quick meals like microwavable ramen are a go-to choice. However, these hot containers are a leading cause of burn injuries for children in our region.

Keep your family safe with these quick tips:

Cool Down: Wait at least 3-5 minutes before removing ramen from the microwave.
Reach Safely: Let adults remove it from the microwave to prevent spills of hot liquid on you.
"Cool the Cup" Always open the lid away from your face preventing steam burns.
Supervise: Keep hot noodles out of the reach of young children.
A little patience goes a long way in preventing painful injuries. Let’s keep our kids safe.