Press Releases

Pittsburg, Texas (July 28, 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 Pittsburg…

Carthage, Texas (July 16, 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 Carthage…

Quitman, Texas (July 16, 2026) —  UT Health Quitman has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability. Stroke is the…

Tyler, Texas (May 13, 2026) — The American College of Cardiology has recognized UT Health Tyler for its expertise and commitment in treating patients experiencing heart attack symptoms, awarding the hospital its prestigious Chest Pain PCI Accreditation. UT Health Tyler earned the accreditation after a rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to quickly evaluate,…

Tyler, Texas (May 11, 2026) — UT Health Quitman has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist. Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners…

Eighth consecutive ‘A’ grades demonstrate dedication to patients Henderson, Texas (May 6, 2026) — UT Health Henderson was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the eight consecutive grading rounds by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates UT Health Henderson as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as…

Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety  Jacksonville, Texas (May 6, 2026) — UT Health Jacksonville earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across…

Tyler, Texas (March 20, 2026) —  For most women, the hospital experience surrounding the birth of a child is a joyous occasion, but for those who experience fetal demise, it can be heartbreaking. To help families experiencing such a loss, UT Health Tyler has partnered with Mothers of Held Angels (MOHA), a Houston-based nonprofit offering…

Tyler, Texas (March 5, 2026) —   Ghulam Abbas, MD, a board-certified thoracic surgeon and internationally recognized leader in robotic thoracic surgery, has completed three groundbreaking procedures at UT Health Tyler — representing a first for the region and advancing access to minimally invasive thoracic and esophageal care across East Texas. Dr. Abbas recently performed the…

Tyler, Texas (March 3, 2026) — The interventional cardiology team at UT Health Tyler announced that they have successfully performed their first procedure using the Abbott TriClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system, the first-of-its-kind device to repair a leaky tricuspid valve (known as tricuspid regurgitation or TR). “The ability to offer the TriClip TEER system…