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Safety remains our top priority as elective surgeries resume The health and safety of our patients and caregivers remains the top priority across our clinics and hospitals as we resume elective surgeries and procedures. One of our biggest concerns in the weeks since COVID-19 emerged are patients who may be putting off routine medical care…

Rodney Davis’ bout with COVID-19 was so bad that he wants to make sure he can do anything he can to help others suffering from the virus. Davis, 44, of Grand Saline, plans to participate in the convalescent plasma research being conducted by physicians with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and…

The state of Texas is using lessons learned from hurricane response efforts to combat COVID-19, and UT Health EMS crews are training to be part of the state’s solution. On Thursday, UT Health EMS provided training at its headquarters for their employees and Hopkins County EMS crews, both of whom are part of the state’s…

COVID-19 patients share stories of recovery at UT Health Tyler Roy Anderson and Vivian Schumer arrived at UT Health Tyler within 24 hours of one another, both gravely ill from COVID-19. They both spent weeks on a ventilator and were celebrated with viral videos of hospital staff cheering as they “graduated” from ICU and were…

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for the number of colorectal cancer cases in the United States for 2020 are: 104,610 new cases of colon cancer 43,340 new cases of rectal cancer (1. American Cancer…

Is the flu vaccine safe for pregnant women? Absolutely. Influenza (flu) is one of the common viral illnesses, but it can lead to potentially serious illness during pregnancy. Due to changes in the immune, respiratory and circulatory systems during pregnancy, pregnant women and post-partum (up to two weeks after delivery) women are at high risk…

Your family members share with you more than just the same color eyes or the same kind of hair. While many features you have inherited from your family members may be easy to recognize, one thing that is not easy to immediately recognize is family medical history. Being aware of your family medical history is…

Today, more than 7.7 million Americans have PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition that develops in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. The symptoms of PTSD can have a negative impact on your mental and physical health, work and relationships. PTSD recovery can be received through community resources and…

Getting hurt in athletics can mean more than just a strain or a sprain. Sports hernias are another common injury among athletes. A sports hernia, also known as athletic pubalgia, is a strain or tear of any soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament) in the lower abdomen or groin area. Unlike traditional inguinal hernias, sports hernias…

Carolyn Gianettino, 75, started volunteering at UT Health Tyler three years ago after her husband spent several days in the hospital. She was looking for a way to fill her retirement and to give back to her community.   “We received excellent, excellent help and care here and after that was all over with we…