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New vaccine available for the 2024-25 flu season
Read more: New vaccine available for the 2024-25 flu seasonA new vaccine that fights three strains of influenza is now available from health care providers across the U.S. The most effective way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the virus can spread among the population during the entire year, the flu…
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Golfer returns to the course after heart attack, improved diabetes care
Read more: Golfer returns to the course after heart attack, improved diabetes careFor Mark Burns, 70, a retired carpenter who lives with his wife Cathy in Carthage, Texas, much of his exercise during the last two decades occurred on the golf course. “As I approached retirement age, I stayed active and continued to play lots of golf,” said Burns. “Sometimes I played 50 rounds a year. I…
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Jared Smith named CEO of UT Health Henderson and UT Health Carthage
Read more: Jared Smith named CEO of UT Health Henderson and UT Health CarthageHenderson, Texas (September 27, 2024) — Jared Smith has been named chief executive officer for UT Health Henderson and UT Health Carthage, effective Oct. 13. Jared has been instrumental in the growth and development of UT Health Quitman since he started there as CEO in December 2020. He worked to improve quality of care and…
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AORN names UT Health Tyler as Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Prevention of RSI
Read more: AORN names UT Health Tyler as Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Prevention of RSITyler, Texas (October 7, 2024) ─ The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), representing more than 200,000 surgical nurses across the country, has named UT Health Tyler as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Prevention of RSI. With this award, AORN recognizes the medical center for its commitment to reducing the risk of surgical…
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Breast Health Awareness
Read more: Breast Health AwarenessOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month and can serve both a reminder and an opportunity to take care of YOU! Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts…
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UT Health East Texas launches life-saving ECMO services
Read more: UT Health East Texas launches life-saving ECMO servicesTyler, Texas (October 2, 2024) — UT Health East Texas is proud to announce the launch of its Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program, a cutting-edge life support system that offers critically ill patients a vital chance at recovery when conventional treatments fail. ECMO is an advanced technology used to support patients whose heart and lungs…
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UT Health Tyler Earns Level 3 NICU Designation, Elevating Newborn Care Standards
Read more: UT Health Tyler Earns Level 3 NICU Designation, Elevating Newborn Care StandardsTyler, Texas (October 1, 2024) — UT Health Tyler is proud to announce that it has achieved a prestigious Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) designation, recognizing its commitment to providing the highest standard of care for critically ill and premature newborns. This achievement reinforces UT Health Tyler as a leading provider of advanced…
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Patient thankful for care team who saved his fingers after woodworking accident
Read more: Patient thankful for care team who saved his fingers after woodworking accidentWhen Dayton “Junior” Pierce stopped by the UT Health Carthage emergency department to thank his care team, he was able to give them a wave goodbye when he left. That small gesture is something his care team celebrated, especially since when they first met Pierce he was missing his fingers, the result of a woodworking…
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UT Health East Texas EMS earns award for dispatch excellence
Read more: UT Health East Texas EMS earns award for dispatch excellenceTyler, Texas (August 29, 2024) — UT Health East Texas EMS has been recognized by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) as an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) for emergency medical dispatching. IAED is the standard-setting organization for emergency dispatch services worldwide. Accreditation (and subsequent re-accreditation) from the IAED is the highest distinction given…
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UT Tyler, UT Health East Texas and Oceans Healthcare Partner on New Behavioral Health Venture
Read more: UT Tyler, UT Health East Texas and Oceans Healthcare Partner on New Behavioral Health VentureTYLER, Texas (August 22, 2024) – The University of Texas at Tyler, UT Health East Texas and Plano-based Oceans Healthcare today announced a partnership to expand behavioral health care in East Texas, including facilities in Tyler and Longview. The Tyler facility is expected to open in 2026 and will offer individualized treatment options for adolescents,…
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