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UT Health Tyler nurse receives DAISY Award for extraordinary care

Tyler, Texas (June 14, 2021) — Estefania “Stef” Olivares, RN, with UT Health Tyler, recently was selected as a DAISY Award winner.

“I am pleased to recognize Stef as a DAISY Award recipient,” UT Health Tyler Chief Nursing Officer Christy Escandon said. “She is an extraordinary nurse who works tirelessly while maintaining a cheerful, kind attitude. She is very deserving of this recognition.”

Nurses may be nominated by patients, families and colleagues, and the award recipient is chosen by a committee at UT Health East Texas. Olivares received a formal nomination from...

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UT Health Provider Profile: Michael Galbraith, DO

Michael Galbraith, DO, Sports Medicine Physician at UT Health East Texas Physicians on Patriot Drive.

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East Texas Symphony Orchestra musician performs for caregivers at UT Health Tyler

Tyler, Texas (June 11, 2021) — Janice Reid was just coming onto her shift as a nursing assistant when she saw the harp in the second floor skywalk of UT Health Tyler.    

“I’ve waited all my life for this, to get close to this instrument,” Reid said as she captured video on her phone. “I have always been fascinated with this instrument since I was a small child, the looks, the sound, everything about it. It made my day, it created a sense of serenity and peace and joy and fulfillment.”

From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, East Texas Symphony Orchestra musician Janel Hector...

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How Diabetes Impacts Men

Having high blood sugar over months and years can damage your blood vessels and nerves, leading to heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease and foot problems. Another complication of diabetes - which affects about 50 percent of men with diabetes - is impotence. Physical, hormonal and emotional factors contribute to impotence, also called erectile dysfunction.

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Facts about Sleep

Dr. Carla Wang-Kocik MD, board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care and sleep medicine at UT Health East Texas Pulmonary Institute discusses facts about sleep.

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Stress Management and Self-Care in the Time of COVID-19

Dr. Halle Ross-Young, psychologist at UT Health East Texas Behavioral Health, discusses Stress Management and Self-Care in the time of COVID-19.

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness with Dr. Katrina Glover

Katrina Glover, MD, board-certified oncologist at UT Health East Texas HOPE Cancer Center talks about Colorectal Cancer Awareness.

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Hope Over Fear

In August 2020, Meagan Doran got the news that no one wants to hear, “You have cancer.” Meagan was only 36 years old and a mother of two young children. She had a significant family history of cancer, so she knew there was a chance she could experience it one day, but hearing those words is something you can never prepare for.

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UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Hospital nurse receives DAISY award

Tyler, Texas (June 1, 2021) — Brandi Yowell, RN, with UT Health East Rehabilitation Hospital, recently was selected as a DAISY Award winner.

“This award is for nurses who provide compassionate care to patients,” Rehabilitation Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Shawna Pippin said. “Many nurses provide exceptional care to their patients but Daisy is for those that really form a bond and go above and beyond in their practice. These nurses truly shine as examples of nursing care.”

Nurses may be nominated by patients, families and colleagues, and the award recipient is...

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UT Health East Texas Long-Term Acute Care nurse receives DAISY award

Tyler, Texas (May 21, 2021) — Mandy Stutsman, RN, with UT Health East Texas Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC), recently was selected as a DAISY Award winner.

“This award is for nurses who provide compassionate care to patients,” LTAC Chief Nursing Officer Shawna Pippin said. “Many nurses provide exceptional care to their patients but DAISY is for those that really form a bond and go above and beyond in their practice. These nurses truly shine as examples of nursing care.”

Nurses may be nominated by patients, families and colleagues, and the award recipient is chosen by a...

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