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UT Health East Texas and UT Tyler partner on Music and Medicine program
Read more: UT Health East Texas and UT Tyler partner on Music and Medicine programDan Kyzer, UT Tyler adjunct professor of guitar, plays guitar in the UT Health Tyler lobby on Wednesday as part of the new Music and Medicine partnership between UT Health East Texas and UT Tyler. Tyler, Texas (April 23, 2021) — The soothing sound of guitar strings greeted patients, visitors and staff at UT Health…
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Don’t break your heart! Tips on preventing heart disease
Read more: Don’t break your heart! Tips on preventing heart diseaseHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One person dies of heart disease every 36 seconds, equaling about 655,000 deaths per year in America. Here are some tips on preventing heart disease. Eat better Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Eat foods high in fiber such as beans, fruits,…
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East Texas Pin-A-Sister conducts community outreach and education of minority health programs
Read more: East Texas Pin-A-Sister conducts community outreach and education of minority health programsThe East Texas Pin-A-Sister group was formed in 2010 after results of the Tyler Affiliate of Susan G. Komen’s community needs assessment indicated a decrease in screening mammograms among African American women residing in Smith County. The goal of the program is to encourage women, specifically African American women, to receive screening mammograms. Objectives: To…
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Keeping Kids Healthy This Spring
Read more: Keeping Kids Healthy This SpringSpring brings about new life to our landscape, along with warm, sunny days. As we begin to spend more time outside and near the water, it is important that we know how to keep our kids healthy and safe this time of year. Sunscreen Did you know that just a few severe sunburns during childhood…
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Tribute to Courage
Read more: Tribute to CourageIn March 2020, the world flipped upside down. For many, it was COVID-19 concerns, but for Navy veteran Jeff Hickerson, it was a battle with leukemia. “I started feeling tired and was getting worn out quickly,” Hickerson said. “I used to have high blood pressure, so I thought it was my blood pressure going…
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An opportunity to learn and grow
Read more: An opportunity to learn and growEvelyn Joseph is the director of Pharmacy at UT Health Carthage and UT Health Henderson. She is a member of the Ardent and the UT Health East Texas Diversity and Inclusion Council. Evelyn Joseph was intrigued by healthcare even at an early age, often carrying around a bag with bandages in it as a young…
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UT Health Pittsburg provides COVID-19 vaccines for Pilgrim’s employees
Read more: UT Health Pittsburg provides COVID-19 vaccines for Pilgrim’s employeesPittsburg, Texas (April 16, 2021) — UT Health East Texas caregivers vaccinated nearly 200 Pilgrim’s employees against COVID-19 this week during a two-day vaccine clinic at the company’s truck shop on Texas Street. For Karen Nelson, transportation coordinator for the feed mill, getting the vaccine required little more than a walk across the parking lot.…
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UT Health East Texas EMS recognizes dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Read more: UT Health East Texas EMS recognizes dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekSheree Gates receives the 2020 UT Health East Texas Telecommunicator of the Year award from Ivan Leon, UT Health East Texas EMS/ AIR 1 Communications Manager. Tyler, Texas (April 15, 2021) — In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12-17, 2021), UT Health East Texas EMS is recognizing the pivotal role its emergency…
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UT Health East Texas congratulates Kevin Eltife on reappointment to UT Board of Regents
Read more: UT Health East Texas congratulates Kevin Eltife on reappointment to UT Board of RegentsTyler, Texas (April 14, 2021) — UT Health East Texas Interim Market CEO Donald Baker offered his congratulations to Kevin Eltife on his reappointment to The University of Texas System Board of Regents by Gov. Greg Abbott. “Chairman Eltife has been a passionate supporter of UT Health East Texas and its goal of improving the…
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Women’s Health
Read more: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Women’s HealthDisparities in health and healthcare are most likely to occur among women of racial and ethnic minority groups, socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and underserved rural populations. These disparities continue to affect healthcare despite increasing recognition among patients and providers. Studies have shown while current health status, disease risk factors, access to healthcare, genetics, social, economic and…
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