Athens, Texas (August 13, 2024) — Evyn Fletcher, RN, MSN, recently received the DAISY Award for outstanding patient care at UT Health Athens.  Evyn was nominated for the award by a patient she treated in the emergency department who said Evyn provided outstanding medical and emotional care during a traumatic event.  “The extraordinary care I received was…

Athens, Texas (August 1, 2024) — Gone are the days of being wheeled into surgery on a stretcher. Pediatric patients at UT Health Athens can now drive themselves in style, cruising the hospitals hallways in a red, electric toy car.  “Surgery can be a scary thought, no matter what the age of the patient, so…

James Fox, MD Board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine physician Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, ahead of breast, pancreatic and colon cancers combined. Per the American Cancer Society, 125,000 deaths occur each year related to lung cancer. Lung cancer can start as a single nodule, often referred…

Kelli Martin, APRN, FNP-C UT Health East Texas Physicians Gastroenterology Clinic North Campus Tyler   Hepatitis is a general term used for diseases that cause inflammation of the liver tissue. There are several types of hepatitis. The most common in East Texas is Hepatitis C. A person develops Hepatitis C when exposed to the hepatitis…

Overview Swimmer’s ear is a bacterial infection typically caused by water lingering in the outer ear canal. This moisture breaks down protective earwax and skin, creating an environment where bacteria can thrive. While anyone can get swimmer’s ear, it is most common in children. Symptoms of Swimmer’s Ear Mild Form: – Itchiness or a plugged…