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UT Health Tyler is first in world to use Brainlab technology on awake DBS patient
Read more: UT Health Tyler is first in world to use Brainlab technology on awake DBS patientAs neurosurgeon Paul Detwiler, MD, stood behind the patient, having just inserted an electrode in his brain, neurologist George Plotkin, PhD, MD, told the patient he was going to hand him a cup of coffee to hold. The patient, who had suffered from essential tremors so intense he hadn’t been able to sign his name…
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UT Health Quitman is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care
Read more: UT Health Quitman is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular careQuitman, Texas (July 21, 2023) — UT Health Quitman has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds,…
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Younger brother gets second chance to live a healthier, longer life
Read more: Younger brother gets second chance to live a healthier, longer lifePreventable, early deaths have happened too many times in Louis Ashley’s family. “I’ve lost three of my four brothers,” said Ashley, a 51-year-old fluids engineer with a Texas oil company. “One drank himself to death, another died by suicide and one died in a car wreck. I suppose I’m the one who can change his…
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Care of many children inspires decision for bariatric surgery
Read more: Care of many children inspires decision for bariatric surgeryAishia Chism, 44, knows the value of unconditional love that a mother, grandmother or even a godmother can instill in a child’s heart. A Tyler native who now lives in Dallas, Chism remembers fondly the love shown by her family, especially her godmother. “As a kid, I had an awesome godmother who lived next door…
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UT Health East Texas patient hopes her story will inspire women to take control of their health
Read more: UT Health East Texas patient hopes her story will inspire women to take control of their healthLike many women, Laura Phillips tended to treat her own health needs as an afterthought, often ignoring her primary care physician’s recommendation to get an annual mammogram. “He’s been on me every year about it, and I usually blow it off, but this year I did it,” Phillips said. “I don’t know, this time to…
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UT Health Tyler is nationally recognized for stroke care
Read more: UT Health Tyler is nationally recognized for stroke careTyler, Texas (July 17, 2023) — UT Health Tyler has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the…
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Employee Spotlight: LaMetriss Dewberry, RN, BSN, CCM, case manager at HealthFirst TPA
Read more: Employee Spotlight: LaMetriss Dewberry, RN, BSN, CCM, case manager at HealthFirst TPAIn honor of Black Nurses Week July 27 – 31, we are featuring team member stories to highlight the contributions of Black nurses in the communities we serve. LaMetriss Dewberry knew from a young age she would end up in healthcare because of her love of helping people. Born and raised in Tyler, she attended…
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UT Health East Texas EMS expands coverage to Panola County
Read more: UT Health East Texas EMS expands coverage to Panola CountyCarthage, Texas (June 23, 2023) — UT Health East Texas EMS will expand services to cover Panola County starting June 28. The Panola County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the contract Tuesday, meaning UT Health EMS will now provide ground ambulance and helicopter service to six East Texas counties covering more than 4,600 square miles. “With…
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UT Health Tyler Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Read more: UT Health Tyler Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack PatientsTyler, Texas (June 21, 2023) — UT Health Tyler has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR (National Cardiovascular Data Registry) Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. UT Health Tyler is one of only 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes UT Health Tyler’s commitment and success…
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Bariatric surgery produces great changes for mother and family
Read more: Bariatric surgery produces great changes for mother and familyAfter years of dieting without successfully losing weight, Maria Tinajero has experienced great improvements after surgery with the UT Health Tyler Bariatric Center. “Growing up, I was always the overweight child at school,” said Maria, now a 46-year-old mother of six and a manager-in-training at a Tyler restaurant. “In grade school, my mother kept me…
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