An Austin-based freestanding emergency room, Physicians Premier ER, will open at 5525 Burnet Road, Ste. A., Austin, in late spring. The company offers emergency and trauma care as well as on-site services such as ultrasounds and flu tests.

The management company, Physicians Premier, is based in Corpus Christi. The forthcoming Austin location is locally owned and staffed.

361-980-0911. www.mdpremier.com