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UT Health Henderson among list of best hospitals for nurse communication

Henderson, Texas (August 2, 2024) — UT Health Henderson is among the best hospitals nationwide for nurse communication, according to Becker’s Hospital Review.

Becker’s compiled a list of 418 top hospitals for nurse communication in each state using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and UT Health Henderson is among the hospitals 39 listed for Texas.

“Nurse communication is a critical aspect of patient care that significantly influences patient outcomes,...

Athens, Texas (August 1, 2024) — Gone are the days of being wheeled into surgery on a stretcher. Pediatric patients at UT Health Athens can now drive themselves in style, cruising the hospitals hallways in a red, electric toy car.

“Surgery can be a scary thought, no matter what the age of the patient, so this is a way to help keep our youngest patients focused on something fun and exciting before they undergo a surgical procedure,” said Heather Densmore, director of surgery. “We’ve really seen the positive benefits because the patients have been so excited about...

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Henderson, Texas (July 23, 2024) — The addition of a 3D mammography unit at the UT Health East Texas HOPE Breast Care Center in Henderson will improve access to technology that significantly increases the detection of breast cancers for women in Rusk County and surrounding communities.

UT Health Henderson welcomed community members and Henderson Chamber of Commerce officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Tuesday celebrating the addition of the 3D mammography unit. 3D mammography technology allows images to be divided up in multiple layers, allowing...

Tyler, Texas (July 11, 2024) — UT Health East Texas EMS CEO John Smith was promoted this month to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, a rank putting him in the top 1% of all of those enlisted in the military.

U.S. Air Force leaders from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana were in Tyler on Thursday to present Smith with a certificate of promotion at a surprise ceremony at UT Health East Texas EMS headquarters.

“When folks make chief it is a very big deal,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Wolfe. “To achieve this rank requires a...

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Swimmer's ear is a bacterial infection typically caused by water lingering in the outer ear canal. This moisture breaks down protective earwax and skin, creating an environment where bacteria can thrive. While anyone can get swimmer's ear, it is most...

Athens, Texas (July 9, 2024) — Emilee Drozd, RN, recently received the DAISY Award for outstanding patient care at UT Health Athens.

Emilee was nominated for the award by a former patient and her husband, who wrote in the nomination letter that, “God used Emilee to serve my wife and I through the delivery of our miscarried baby boy. God had his hand on the entire process and used his child Emilee to assure us that everything will be OK. We will be forever grateful for her.”

He said they arrived at UT Health Athens to deliver their miscarried child and...

East Texas Nurse Practitioner Seminar featuring Dr Williams

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