Choosing the best childbirth center to welcome your baby into the world is a big decision, and let's be honest—it can...
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Dr. Shaza Moussa, an internal medicine physician at UT Health Jacksonville, remembers the day 12 years ago that changed her life forever.
Moussa had been a practicing pediatrician in Syria for more than 20 years, the ongoing war increasingly affecting her family’s daily life, to the point she and her husband went to different churches to ensure their three children would have a surviving parent in case one of the churches were bombed while they attended service.
The life-changing call came...
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Henderson, Texas (February 25, 2025) — UT Health Henderson announced today that it has been recognized for outstanding improvements in clinical operations, employee satisfaction and patient experience by its parent company, Ardent Health.
UT Health Henderson received the inaugural Momentum Award for its strong performance across all aspects of operations and care delivery. This award highlights the significant progress driving the hospital's strong performance gains.
“Receiving the Momentum Award is a true reflection of the hard work and dedication of the...
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Megan Burton, PT, DPT, with UT Health East Texas, stopped by KETK's East Texas Live to discuss pelvic floor therapy and benefits. Learn more by watching this clip of the interview.
Tyler, Texas (January 15, 2025) — UT Health Tyler today announced that it is the first in the region to offer Aquablation therapy with the new HYDROS Robotic System, the next-generation platform to treat men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. Aquablation therapy, now delivered by an AI-powered robotic system, is clinically proven to provide significant, durable BPH symptom relief while preserving sexual function and continence across prostates of all shapes and sizes.
BPH is an unfortunate reality of aging...
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Tyler, Texas (January 15, 2025) — UT Health East Texas has announced the sale of HealthFirst TPA (Third Party Administrator) and two related companies, Medical Management Solutions (MM Solutions, Inc.) and Risk Funding Alternatives (RFA, Inc.), to Imagine360, an integrated health plan provider specializing in self-funded health solutions for employers.
The transaction, effective December 31, 2024, positions HealthFirst and its affiliates for expansion within the East Texas market.
“We’re thrilled about the complementary capabilities of HealthFirst and...
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Understanding Obesity
Obesity is a chronic disease influenced by sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary choices, environmental factors and genetic predispositions. The consumption of fast and processed foods, combined with unhealthy habits, accelerates the prevalence of obesity. Additionally, certain genetic factors can increase the risk.
Having excess fat tissue, also known as adipose tissue, can cause the body's immune system to overreact and release excessive inflammatory substances. This overreaction, called a cytokine storm, can result in widespread damage to the body...
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Quitman, Texas (January 2, 2025) — Guy B. Cayo has been named chief executive officer for UT Health Quitman, effective immediately.
Cayo has been serving on an interim basis as administrator for UT Health Quitman since September while retaining his role as CEO at UT Health Pittsburg. He is expanding his leadership responsibilities by now serving as CEO of both hospitals.
“I am honored to lead both UT Health Pittsburg and now UT Health Quitman,” Cayo said. “Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to share best practices, strengthen our commitment to...
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Many people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu.
What are symptoms of the flu?
- Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
- Chills
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Fatigue
What to do if you think you have the flu:
- Stay home. Avoid contact with other people as much as possible in order to prevent your illness from spreading
- Rest. This allows...
Pittsburg, Texas (December 17, 2024) — Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, UT Health Pittsburg was named a Top Rural Hospital 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 Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers known as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality. Top Hospitals will be honored...
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