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UT Health East Texas administers second dose of COVID-19 vaccines to caregivers
Read more: UT Health East Texas administers second dose of COVID-19 vaccines to caregiversTyler, Texas (January 5, 2021) — Three weeks after receiving the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to reach East Texas, UT Health East Texas caregivers again rolled up their sleeves Tuesday to receive the second dose of the vaccine. Left: Dr. Bola Olusola receives a vaccination sticker after getting his second dose of the COVID-19…
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UT Health Provider Profile: Jathan Cantu, MD
Read more: UT Health Provider Profile: Jathan Cantu, MDJathan Cantu, MD Family Medicine UT Health East Texas Physicians Henderson
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Holiday Eating
Read more: Holiday EatingWhat types of food to fill up on first? Holiday eating can feel overwhelming, especially with different food options! Stay on track by starting each meal with a protein source and some veggies. The fiber in vegetables helps fill you up and the protein balances your blood sugar. You may even want to eat a small…
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Tips for Healthy Eating Through the Holidays
Read more: Tips for Healthy Eating Through the HolidaysThe holidays bring both excitement and stress in our lives. Managing health and weight goals can be especially challenging this time of year. Here are some tips to help reduce anxiety and keep you on track. Don’t show up too hungry. It can be tempting to skip meals earlier in the day if you have…
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UT Health East Texas administers first COVID-19 vaccines to frontline caregivers
Read more: UT Health East Texas administers first COVID-19 vaccines to frontline caregiversWith his left thumb up as the vaccination needle was withdrawn from his right arm, Gary Viljoen proclaimed, “Nothing to it,” as he received the first COVID-19 vaccine administered in East Texas. Viljoen, director of rehabilitation services at UT Health North Campus Tyler, is actively involved on the COVID-19 units as a physical therapist and…
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UT Health North Campus Tyler Earns 2020 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Read more: UT Health North Campus Tyler Earns 2020 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and SafetyHighlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, UT Health North Campus Tyler was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is bestowed by The…
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UT Health East Texas EMS Membership Campaign Closing Soon
Read more: UT Health East Texas EMS Membership Campaign Closing SoonThe deadline to join UT Health East Texas EMS is approaching. Open enrollment will close Nov. 20. Membership costs $60 for one year; current members can renew for $50. “Membership in UT Health EMS protects insured members from costly out-of-pocket expenses because it prepays any portion of the ambulance charges not covered by insurance or…
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UT Health East Texas Hosts Ribbon-Cutting at Urgent Care in Canton
Read more: UT Health East Texas Hosts Ribbon-Cutting at Urgent Care in CantonNew walk-in care clinic to help meet the area’s growing demand for healthcare UT Health East Texas hosted a ribbon-cutting Wednesday for its new urgent care in Canton, 301 E. State Hwy. 243 in the Trader’s Square shopping plaza. Formerly known as “Canton Express Med,” the clinic re-opened as UT Health East Texas Urgent Care…
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Tracy O’Daniel Earns Patient Safety Credential
Read more: Tracy O’Daniel Earns Patient Safety CredentialThe Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Tracy O’Daniel, UT Health East Texas’ Division Vice President of Quality, as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS). “Earning this credential attests to Tracy’s professional competency in patient safety science and application,” said Patricia McGaffigan, RN, MS, CPPS, President, CBPPS. “This achievement demonstrates…
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UT Health East Texas launches Don’t Bug Me flu awareness campaign
Read more: UT Health East Texas launches Don’t Bug Me flu awareness campaignUT Health East Texas launched the “Don’t Bug Me” flu awareness campaign to stress the importance of preventing the spread of the flu at a time when COVID-19 is already impacting hospital capacity. “The combination of flu, cold, other illnesses and COVID-19 could put a strain on our health care system in East Texas,” said…
