Shyann and Tonya  May is National Foster Care Month, recognizing foster children and those standing for them.  Tonya Kirkpatrick, executive assistant for UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1, has always had a calling to help children.  She was at her son’s baseball game almost 20 years ago when she saw a little girl sitting alone…

Jim Jordan returned from a golfing trip in August knowing something wasn’t quite right with his health. After undergoing bloodwork, which had been perfect at a visit in March, he was told he needed to go to the emergency room immediately. He and his wife, Becky, arrived at UT Health Tyler, not knowing what exactly…

A catheterization laboratory or cath lab, is an examination room with diagnostic imaging equipment used to examine the arteries and chambers of the heart and treat any stenosis or abnormality found. At UT Health East Texas Cardiac Plaza, recent renovations included an update to the cath lab. In the cath lab, cardiologists perform cardiac catheterization…

By Marci Wright, UT Health East Texas Are you over the age of 35? Are you overweight? Do you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure or a family member with diabetes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be at risk for developing diabetes. The good news is that diabetes can…

As we celebrate Healthcare HR Week, we highlight the career journey of Jennifer Rummel, who recently was promoted to Market Vice President of Human Resources. Healthcare HR Week — the third week of March — is designated to recognize human resources professionals in healthcare organizations across the nation for their important role across the continuum…