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Tyler Cardiovascular Consultants receives American Heart Association’s Comprehensive Hypertension Center Certification
Read more: Tyler Cardiovascular Consultants receives American Heart Association’s Comprehensive Hypertension Center CertificationTyler, Texas (November 13, 2026) — Tyler Cardiovascular Consultants (CVC) at UT Health East Texas has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Comprehensive Hypertension Center Certification to recognize the practice’s commitment to following proven, research-based treatment guidelines to care for people with complex or difficult-to-treat hypertension, or high blood pressure. “We are thoroughly committed to…
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Keeping Kids Healthy During Fall and Winter
Read more: Keeping Kids Healthy During Fall and WinterAs temperatures cool and children spend more time indoors, families often see an increase in respiratory illnesses and other infections. Edilisa Ong, MD, pediatrician with UT Health East Texas Physicians, answers five common questions about helping children stay healthy throughout the fall and winter months. What illnesses should parents be mindful of during fall and…
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Early Detection, Advanced Treatment Give Tyler Man Hope
Read more: Early Detection, Advanced Treatment Give Tyler Man HopeRandy Roberts has always taken his health seriously, especially as he’s gotten older. He fought and beat prostate cancer several years ago, stayed current on routine doctor’s appointments and made an effort to remain active. Physically, Roberts kept fit by exercising regularly and often hitting the golf course with friends. Mentally, he felt fine. Neither…
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Questions to Ask Your Primary Care Provider
Read more: Questions to Ask Your Primary Care ProviderHaving good communication and a strong relationship with your primary care provider (PCP) is one of the best ways you can protect your long-term health. Whether you’re in your 20s and starting to build healthy habits or staying active well into your later years, knowing the right questions to ask can turn a routine appointment…
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RSV Season Is Approaching: What Parents Need to Know
Read more: RSV Season Is Approaching: What Parents Need to KnowAs respiratory virus season approaches, parents are beginning to hear more about RSV and new ways to protect children from serious illness. RSV immunizations are now available through UT Health East Texas clinics, making this an ideal time for families to learn about prevention before cases begin increasing in the community. As RSV cases are…
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UT Health East Texas EMS Honors 3-Year-Old for Helping Save Her Mother During Medical Emergency
Read more: UT Health East Texas EMS Honors 3-Year-Old for Helping Save Her Mother During Medical EmergencyTyler, Texas (September 8, 2026) — UT Health East Texas EMS recognized 3-year-old Noemi “Emi” Vatavuk for her remarkable actions during a medical emergency that helped her mother receive lifesaving care. On Tuesday, UT Health East Texas EMS CEO John Smith and UT Health East Texas EMS Medical Director Yagnesh Desai, MD, presented Noemi with…
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Frequently asked questions about the flu
Read more: Frequently asked questions about the fluInfluenza (“the flu”) can be more than a nasty seasonal bug. In some severe cases, the respiratory illness can cause serious complications, especially in older adults, younger children and other more vulnerable populations. Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, coughing, sore throats, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. Although it’s a relatively common illness,…
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UT Health East Texas Brings Expanded Specialty Care to the UT Tyler School of Medicine Building
Read more: UT Health East Texas Brings Expanded Specialty Care to the UT Tyler School of Medicine BuildingUT Health East Texas is proud to introduce an expanded range of clinical services within The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine building. This modern facility strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. Patients will enjoy convenient access to advanced outpatient imaging – including MRI, CT and mammography – along with specialized…
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UT Health Jacksonville recognized for advancing rural stroke care
Read more: UT Health Jacksonville recognized for advancing rural stroke careJacksonville, Texas (September 1, 2026) — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. UT Health Jacksonville…
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UT Health East Texas Expands Advanced Clinical Services in New UT Tyler School of Medicine Building
Read more: UT Health East Texas Expands Advanced Clinical Services in New UT Tyler School of Medicine BuildingTyler, Texas (August 26, 2026) — UT Health East Texas is expanding clinical services in the new UT Tyler School of Medicine Building, bringing advanced outpatient, specialty and imaging services together under one roof in a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance patient care, convenience and access across the region. The first floor is home to…
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