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The Importance of Knowing Your Family Medical History When It Comes to Breast Cancer

Your family members share with you more than just the same color eyes or the same kind of hair. While many features you have inherited from your family members may be easy to recognize, one thing that is not easy to immediately recognize is family medical history.

Being aware of your family medical history is important because you may be at increased risk for developing medical conditions if they run in your family. Sharing your family medical history with your doctor can help you to keep an eye on any symptoms you may be having that could be an indicator of a medical condition...

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UT Health Tyler awarded Comprehensive Stroke Certification

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...

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UTHET Provider Profile - Robert A. Boudreau, DPM

Robert A. Boudreau, DPM, is a board-certified foot surgeon and podiatrist at UT Health East Texas Physicians Fifth Street in Tyler. Dr. Boudreau believes “the feet are the mirror of your health. When your feet hurt, it prevents you from doing normal, everyday activities. This can affect your current and future health tremendously.”

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UTHET Provider Profile - Dr. Joseph B. Coopwood

Joseph B. Coopwood, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who practices at UT Health East Texas Physicians Jacksonville. As a general surgeon in Operation Enduring Freedom, Dr. Coopwood, followed in the footsteps of his grandfather (World War II) and father (Vietnam War) by becoming a surgeon in the Air Force. “Being a surgeon is what I’ve wanted to do since I was about 8 years old, and I’ve always thought highly of the military, so it was a good fit.”

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UTHET Provider Profile - Dr. William Boyd Roberson Jr

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UTHET Provider Profile - Dr. Courtney Rose

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UTHET Provider Profile - Dr. Nghia D. Truong

Nghia Truong, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at the UT Health East Texas Physicians on Fifth Street in Tyler. In his practice, Dr. Truong makes it a personal goal to form strong relationships with his patients and their families. “When I get to know my patients, I understand where they’re coming from, so I am able to give them better care.” To learn more, please visit https://uthealtheasttexasdoctors.com/

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UTHET Provider Profile - Dr. Sarah Tyner

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UTHET Provider Profile - Beryl Thompson, FNP-C, APRN

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Food Safety Tips to Keep In Mind When Preparing a Meal

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year, 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness. September is nationally recognized as Food Safety Awareness Month, highlighting the need to put into practice food safety measures when preparing and serving food. We’ve put together some tips for being conscious of food safety.

Before preparing your meal, begin by washing your hands and surfaces in your kitchen with soap and hot water. You never know what types of bacteria can be lurking on your kitchen counter tops or on your hands, as we come in...

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