Healthcare and Fortune 500 business leader Brent McCombs will lead HR transformation, integration for newly formed 10-hospital health system. TYLER, Texas (July 9, 2018) – “I’m delighted to be joining Click2learn, a company I have worked with and admired for several years”Tweet this Brent McCombs has joined UT Health East Texas as senior vice president,…

Tyler, TX (July 10, 2018) UT Health East Texas unveiled a new mobile mammography coach featuring 3-D technology, which significantly increases the detection of breast cancers. “This is an exciting day for East Texas, as we will be able to travel throughout the region bringing the most advanced breast screenings available to local communities,” said…

Carthage, TX (July 9, 2018) UT Health Carthage has added board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist Bruno Romeo, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Romeo will offer expanded women’s health services in Panola County, including prenatal care in Carthage and delivery of babies at UT Health Henderson. Dr. Romeo says, “Delivering a baby is one of the greatest experiences…

Jacksonville, TX (July 9, 2018) Jacksonville native DeLeigh Haley, RN, has been named CEO of UT Health Jacksonville. Haley has been a registered nurse for 23 years and has senior-level management experience in hospitals, clinics and physician employment groups. She has been with UT Health East Texas since 2002, serving in a variety of roles…

Tyler, TX (July 11, 2019) UT Health Tyler has received the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for its continued success in using national stroke treatment guidelines when treating patients. “We are very pleased to receive this award,” said Brian Brennan, vice president with…

Tyler, Texas (June 5, 2018) UT Health East Texas will offer a free Lunch & Learn featuring Dr. Joseph Conflitti of the UT Health Orthopedic Institute discussing the latest techniques in relieving chronic knee and hip pain. The event will be held Thursday, June 21, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the UT Health…

Tyler, TX (May 30, 2018) ETMC EMS, now called UT Health East Texas EMS, has filed a motion to dismiss against the counterclaims filed by Champion EMS and Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System in the suit concerning Champion’s repeated violation of a county ordinance and a breach of a contract among UT Health East…

Tyler, TX (May 17, 2018) UT Health Tyler has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2018. UT Health Tyler is one of only 37 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. “We are so proud to receive this recognition,” said Dianne Adelfio, chief nursing officer. “Our team has…