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UT Health East Texas physicians involved with study to treat high blood pressure

Tyler, Texas (Oct. 26, 2023) —  High blood pressure is a problem for a large percentage of East Texans, but that soon may be changing thanks to a study led by two physicians with the UT Health East Texas Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Frank Navetta and Dr. Robert Smith are researching a new procedure that may lower blood pressure even if it is resistant to medication. They already have performed this outpatient procedure, the first in East Texas, with positive results that will continue to be monitored. 

The procedure, called renal denervation, actually takes...

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HealthFirst Ranked as Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Tyler, Texas (October 2, 2023) – Modern Healthcare has announced rankings for healthcare organizations recognized as Best Places to Work in Healthcare, with HealthFirst returning to the list for the third year, ranking #25 among the top in the country. 

“We’re thrilled at this honor because it recognizes the work we do every day – building a culture where every employee feels empowered, valued and ready to make a difference for every client,” said Cindy Klein, chief operating officer for HealthFirst.

HealthFirst joins six other entities from Ardent Health...

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UT Health East Texas breaks ground on $12 million new facility

Tyler, Texas (September 15, 2023) —  UT Health East Texas will build a two-story, 20,000-square-foot building in South Tyler to house orthopedics and sports medicine services, an urgent care, a diagnostic and imaging facility as well as outpatient rehabilitation.

On Friday, Tyler Mayor Don Warren joined UT Health East Texas physicians and leaders to break ground on the new facility, which has an anticipated opening in mid to late 2024.

The new building will be located on Old Jacksonville Highway, adjacent to the existing UT Health East Texas Physicians...

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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony held for UT Health East Texas Behavioral Health in Pittsburg

Pittsburg, Texas (August 22, 2023) — UT Health East Texas joined the Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce and community leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at UT Health East Texas Behavioral Health, 502 Quitman St. in Pittsburg.

“We are excited about the positive impact this new facility will have on our communities, and how services provided in this outpatient setting will help address some of the behavioral health needs that are prevalent in this geographic location,” said UT Health Pittsburg CEO Guy Cayo.

The location offers...

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UT Health Quitman is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care

Quitman, Texas (July 21, 2023) —  UT Health Quitman has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. Studies show patients can...

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UT Health Tyler is nationally recognized for stroke care

Tyler, Texas (July 17, 2023) —  UT Health Tyler has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or...

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UT Health East Texas EMS expands coverage to Panola County

Carthage, Texas (June 23, 2023) — UT Health East Texas EMS will expand services to cover Panola County starting June 28. 

The Panola County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the contract Tuesday, meaning UT Health EMS will now provide ground ambulance and helicopter service to six East Texas counties covering more than 4,600 square miles. 

“With more than 50 ambulances, three active helicopters and one helicopter in reserve that are strategically located across the region, our emergency teams are equipped to provide rapid access to care across East...

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UT Health Tyler Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

Tyler, Texas (June 21, 2023) — UT Health Tyler has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR (National Cardiovascular Data Registry) Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. UT Health Tyler is one of only 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.

The award recognizes UT Health Tyler’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that UT Health Tyler has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the...

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HealthFirst TPA Marks Three Years as Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Best Places to Work

TYLER, Texas (May 24, 2023) – For the third year, HealthFirst TPA was named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 150 healthcare companies and providers recognized as Best Places to Work in Healthcare.

“The quality of the culture at HealthFirst is outstanding, and it’s emblematic of our entire health system’s culture of caring for people and providing great service,” said Donald Baker, market president of UT Health East Texas. “The HealthFirst team gets great energy from the positive impact they make daily improving the health and experience of plan members, as well as...

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UT Health Henderson Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog

Henderson, Texas (May 3, 2023) —  UT Health Henderson 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 Henderson’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.

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general...

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