Press Releases

DALLAS, Texas — HealthFirst TPA in Tyler was ranked 43 on Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare. This is the first year HealthFirst appeared on the list and rankings were announced last Friday at a banquet in Dallas.

"We are extremely honored to make this year's list of Best Places to Work in Healthcare," said HealthFirst COO Cindy Klein. "To learn that HealthFirst placed 43rd in a group of 75 healthcare industry employers across the nation is a testament to our efforts to create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered, ready to make a difference for every client."

Jacksonville, Texas (October 22, 2019) - UT Health Jacksonville is proud to partner with the Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties as the latest stop for a mobile exhibit designed to bring awareness to domestic violence.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties constructed a display of 136 pairs of women's shoes, representing the number of women who died in Texas in 2017 as a result of domestic violence. UT Health Jacksonville CEO DeLeigh Haley, who is president of the crisis center board, even donated some of her own high heels to the cause.

Athens, TX (October 9, 2019) - On Oct 14, UT Health Athens will expand its services to include outpatient IV infusion therapy, allowing patients to receive important treatment close to home. For those battling multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and other conditions, this addition offers a more economical alternative to receiving treatment than on an inpatient basis.

Tyler, Texas (October 7, 2019)Urology Center of East Texas, PA, in Athens is now part of UT Health East Texas Physicians.

"The practice will continue to operate with the same providers in the same locations with the same telephone numbers, said, G. Todd Hill, CEO of UT Health East Texas Physicians.

Tyler, Texas (September 27, 2019) — UT Health Tyler has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association's Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Stroke Certification.

UT Health Tyler underwent a rigorous, onsite review. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including interventional neuroradiologists, stroke/vascular neurologists, vascular neurosurgeons, neurocritical care specialists, physiatrists specialty trained in neuro/stroke, advanced practice providers, social workers, case managers, nurse care coordinators and therapists, including physical, occupational, speech-language and recreational. The Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

Tyler, Texas (July 24, 2019) — UT Health East Texas Long-Term Acute Care celebrated 25 years of service to the East Texas community with a reception and tours of the recently updated facility.

"This hospital’s mission began in 1994 and will continue into the future with renewed vision and resources," said Dr. David Johnson, medical director. "Through the concerted efforts of community physicians, UT Health nurses, allied health, pharmacy and administration, some 350 patients and families of East Texas are served in the post-acute care setting yearly by LTAC."

Today, UT Health East Texas LTAC continues to grow and is supported by more than 240 physicians and a 99-member staff. The 36-bed facility, located on the fourth and fifth floors of UT Health Tyler, serves patients who have experienced catastrophic illness, injury or have medically complex cases.

Tyler, Texas (July 23, 2018) UT Health East Texas Air 1 revealed their new helicopter design and uniforms today, during a celebration at UT Health Tyler, along with new state-of-the-art technology that enables flight paramedics to transmit patient data to the hospital and a safety tracking system.

Healthcare and Fortune 500 business leader Brent McCombs will lead HR transformation, integration for newly formed 10-hospital health system.

Tyler, TX (July 10, 2018) UT Health East Texas unveiled a new mobile mammography coach featuring 3-D technology, which significantly increases the detection of breast cancers.

“This is an exciting day for East Texas, as we will be able to travel throughout the region bringing the most advanced breast screenings available to local communities,” said Cody Boyd, division administrator of the UT Health East Texas Cancer Institute and CEO of UT North Campus Tyler.

Carthage, TX (July 9, 2018) UT Health Carthage has added board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist Bruno Romeo, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Romeo will offer expanded women’s health services in Panola County, including prenatal care in Carthage and delivery of babies at UT Health Henderson.