When Dr. Mark Im isn’t treating patients at Sacred Heart Emergency Center, you’ll often find him sharing his passion for medicine with the community. This spring, he spent the morning in his daughter’s GT Spiral class for their Medical Mysteries career-day series—and the students couldn’t get enough.
Why Community Outreach Matters to Sacred Heart ER
At Sacred Heart, we believe world-class emergency care starts long before someone walks through our doors. Dr. Im’s classroom visits support three core values:
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Education – demystifying medicine helps families make informed health decisions.
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Inspiration – today’s curious 5th grader could be tomorrow’s lifesaving ER physician.
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Connection – stronger ties with local schools and families strengthen the fabric of West Houston.
“They loved it so much I’m coming back in May,” Dr. Im laughed. “If I can spark even one child’s interest in science—or calm their fears about going to the ER—it’s time well spent.”
Meet Dr. Mark Im
Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Im is Medical Director and co-founder of Sacred Heart Emergency Center. He combines nearly two decades of frontline ER experience with a gentle, educator’s approach that puts patients (and students!) instantly at ease. Learn more about Dr. Im
A Few Classroom Takeaways Parents Loved
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ER vs. Urgent Care: Students learned why symptoms like sudden chest pain or severe head injuries always warrant a full-service emergency room.
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Hands-Only CPR Demo: Kids practiced compressions to the beat of “Stayin’ Alive” and took home an easy-to-share flyer.
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Healthy Habits Matter: Dr. Im emphasized helmet use, hydration, and sleep—prevention is the best medicine.
Looking Ahead
Dr. Im’s encore visit is already on the calendar for May, where he’ll tackle “microbe mysteries” with live (but safe) demonstrations on how germs spread. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @SacredHeartER for real-time updates and more behind-the-scenes photos.
Need Us? We’re Here 24/7
Emergencies don’t wait—and neither should you. Sacred Heart Emergency Center offers:
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Virtually no wait times
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On-site CT, X-ray, and lab for rapid answers
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Board-Certified Emergency Physicians (like Dr. Im) at every visit
📍 9774 Katy Fwy, Suite 500, Houston, TX | ☎ (832) 358-0200
Walk in anytime—or call ahead and we’ll prepare for your arrival.