Press Releases

Tyler, Texas (May 3, 2023) —  UT Health Tyler received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates UT Health Tyler’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic.

Athens, Texas (May 3, 2023) —  UT Health Athens received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates UT Health Athens’ achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic.

Tyler, Texas (March 30, 2023) —  As UT Health East Texas marks its five-year anniversary, the health system is celebrating not only the expansion of services in East Texas, but also sizable investment in the communities we serve. 

Tyler, Texas (February 27, 2023) — UT Health Tyler has been recognized for excellence with the Ardent Cup, the highest honor awarded by Ardent Health Services. UT Health Quitman also received honors with Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Rob Terry named CNO of the Year. 

UT Health Tyler and Rob Terry were selected among other eligible hospitals and leaders within Ardent, which includes 30 hospitals and more than 200 sites of care. Ardent operates UT Health East Texas through a joint venture with The University of Texas System.

Tyler, Texas — All UT Health East Texas Physicians clinics with the exception of those in Jacksonville, Henderson and Carthage will delay opening until 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, due to inclement weather. Clinics in in Jacksonville, Henderson and Carthage will open at the regularly scheduled time. Due to road conditions, the clinics in Gun Barrel City and Mt. Pleasant will be closed today for the remainder of the day. Clinics closed or with delayed openings will contact patients to reschedule their appointments. 

Jacksonville, Texas — Cassi Wilbur, RN, was selected by UT Health Jacksonville as a DAISY Award winner.

Nurses may be nominated by patients, families and colleagues, and Wilbur received a formal nomination from a coworker, Callie Jackson, RN.

In her nomination, Jackson described how she observed Wilbur take phenomenal care of a patient who arrived with a rapid heart rate to a crowded emergency room. Wilbur stayed with the patient while medication was administered, coaching her through what was happening and helping her to remain calm.

Pittsburg, Texas — UT Health Pittsburg is offering a free lunch and learn seminar at noon Wednesday, February 22. The seminar will feature a presentation by William Oglesby, MD, titled Understanding Hypertension. The presentation will be at UT Health Pittsburg, Conference Room A, and a complimentary lunch will be provided.

Please register in advance using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/kRjN7BY39V

Tyler, Texas (January 27, 2023) — Tracy Vinciguerra has been named CEO for UT Health East Texas Long-Term Acute Care and UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center, effective Jan. 31, 2023.

Vinciguerra has more than two decades of experience in healthcare leading and directing operations in acute and post-acute environments as well as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). 

Tyler, Texas (January 27, 2023) — Primary care/sports medicine physician and running expert Rebecca Peebles, DO, is leading a six-week series to teach the basic techniques of running.

Tracy Vinciguerra has been named CEO for UT Health East Texas Long-Term Acute Care and UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center, effective Jan. 31, 2023.

Vinciguerra has more than two decades of experience in healthcare leading and directing operations in acute and post-acute environments as well as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).