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UT Health East Texas physicians involved with study to treat high blood pressure

October 26, 2023

Tyler, Texas (Oct. 26, 2023) — High blood pressure is a problem for a large percentage of East Texans, but that soon may be changing thanks to a study led by two physicians with the UT Health East Texas Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Frank Navetta and Dr. Robert Smith are researching a new procedure…
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HealthFirst Ranked as Best Places to Work in Healthcare

October 4, 2023

Tyler, Texas (October 2, 2023) – Modern Healthcare has announced rankings for healthcare organizations recognized as Best Places to Work in Healthcare, with HealthFirst returning to the list for the third year, ranking #25 among the top in the country. “We’re thrilled at this honor because it recognizes the work we do every day –…
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Provider Profile: Shilpa Chitnis

September 25, 2023

Shilpa Chitnis, MD, PhD, FAAN, is a board-certified neurologist, who believes in reaching for the best possible outcomes with her patients by empowering through education, compassionate care and open communication. She see patients 18 years and older at the UT Health East Texas Neurological Institute in Tyler.
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UT Health Quitman receives DAISY Team Award

September 22, 2023

The UT Health Quitman nursing staff recently was honored with a DAISY Team Award, which recognizes that while an idea to achieve better patient and family outcomes may start with one individual, it often takes an entire team to implement successfully. The DAISY Team Award is designed to honor collaboration by two or more people,…
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Bariatric surgery delivers more options, better life to Mineola resident

September 19, 2023

Let’s be clear – there is nothing easy about the preparations for bariatric surgery, but the rewards can be great. “I’m not going to lie, it was a big struggle,” said Wendy Blake, 46, who serves as a 911 dispatcher in Mineola. “The preparations and the liquid diet before surgery were not easy. I just…
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UT Health East Texas breaks ground on $12 million new facility

September 15, 2023

Tyler, Texas (September 15, 2023) — UT Health East Texas will build a two-story, 20,000-square-foot building in South Tyler to house orthopedics and sports medicine services, an urgent care, a diagnostic and imaging facility as well as outpatient rehabilitation. On Friday, Tyler Mayor Don Warren joined UT Health East Texas physicians and leaders to break…
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony held for UT Health East Texas Behavioral Health in Pittsburg

August 22, 2023

Pittsburg, Texas (August 22, 2023) — UT Health East Texas joined the Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce and community leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at UT Health East Texas Behavioral Health, 502 Quitman St. in Pittsburg. “We are excited about the positive impact this new facility will have on our communities, and…
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Positive attitude through health challenges

August 17, 2023

Despite the obstacles she has faced throughout her life, Joanna Blundell is only looking forward. “I don’t have time to look backward,” said Blundell, a 57-year-old resident of Ore City. “I always try to be positive and move forward.” Diagnosed at age two with cerebral palsy, a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability…
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UT Health East Texas employee impressed by young son’s care

July 31, 2023

As document control administrator for UT Health East Texas, Steven Rhame’s interaction with the health system focuses largely on paperwork, trying to ensure the entire market — all 10 hospitals and 90-plus clinics — are adhering to the same policies. When Rhame’s 10-year-old son, Ransom, recently landed in the hospital following a tonsillectomy, he saw…
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UT Health East Texas leaders replace moped to help an employee in need

July 28, 2023

Steven Hickman recently finished his shift excited about his birthday dinner with his mom that night, only to realize his moped had been stolen. What was supposed to be a great day soon turned into the beginning of a dark few weeks for Steven, who works in environmental services at UT Health Tyler. Despite the…
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