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Tyler Cardiovascular Consultants receives American Heart Association’s Comprehensive Hypertension Center Certification
Read more: Tyler Cardiovascular Consultants receives American Heart Association’s Comprehensive Hypertension Center CertificationTyler, Texas (November 13, 2026) — Tyler Cardiovascular Consultants (CVC) at UT Health East Texas has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Comprehensive Hypertension Center Certification to recognize the practice’s commitment to following proven, research-based treatment guidelines to care for people with complex or difficult-to-treat hypertension, or high blood pressure. “We are thoroughly committed to…
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Keeping Kids Healthy During Fall and Winter
Read more: Keeping Kids Healthy During Fall and WinterAs temperatures cool and children spend more time indoors, families often see an increase in respiratory illnesses and other infections. Edilisa Ong, MD, pediatrician with UT Health East Texas Physicians, answers five common questions about helping children stay healthy throughout the fall and winter months. What illnesses should parents be mindful of during fall and…
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Early Detection, Advanced Treatment Give Tyler Man Hope
Read more: Early Detection, Advanced Treatment Give Tyler Man HopeRandy Roberts has always taken his health seriously, especially as he’s gotten older. He fought and beat prostate cancer several years ago, stayed current on routine doctor’s appointments and made an effort to remain active. Physically, Roberts kept fit by exercising regularly and often hitting the golf course with friends. Mentally, he felt fine. Neither…
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Kitchen do’s and don’ts: Avoiding cooking burns
Read more: Kitchen do’s and don’ts: Avoiding cooking burnsThe holidays are a busy time in the kitchen. Whether you’re preparing a large meal for family or hosting a holiday party, practicing safety strategies in the kitchen can help your friends and family avoid burns and injuries and keep the festivities rolling. Explore the following “do’s” and “don’ts” in the kitchen to celebrate safely…
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Common Orthopedic Injuries That Occur at Home
Read more: Common Orthopedic Injuries That Occur at HomeOrthopedic injuries at home are very common. Millions of people visit the emergency room every day for injuries sustained from home activities such as cleaning, cooking or gardening. Falling is the No. 1 cause of home injuries in the U.S., with children under the age of 5 and adults over 70 most susceptible to fall-related…
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Understanding the Stages of Labor
Read more: Understanding the Stages of LaborLabor is a natural, three-stage process that is unique to each person who gives birth. For some, one stage may last hours, while others might breeze through it and move onto the next stage. Though it’s impossible to predict how your labor and delivery will go, understanding what to expect can help you feel more…
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Questions to Ask Your Primary Care Provider
Read more: Questions to Ask Your Primary Care ProviderHaving good communication and a strong relationship with your primary care provider (PCP) is one of the best ways you can protect your long-term health. Whether you’re in your 20s and starting to build healthy habits or staying active well into your later years, knowing the right questions to ask can turn a routine appointment…
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RSV Season Is Approaching: What Parents Need to Know
Read more: RSV Season Is Approaching: What Parents Need to KnowAs respiratory virus season approaches, parents are beginning to hear more about RSV and new ways to protect children from serious illness. RSV immunizations are now available through UT Health East Texas clinics, making this an ideal time for families to learn about prevention before cases begin increasing in the community. As RSV cases are…
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Do You Know Your Risk?
Read more: Do You Know Your Risk?Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in American women. Roughly 13%, or one in eight women, will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. New advancements in detection and treatment have increased breast cancer survival rates, and when caught in its earliest, localized stages, the survival rate is over 99%. One…
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Facing breast cancer while pregnant, nurse finds strength and hope
Read more: Facing breast cancer while pregnant, nurse finds strength and hopeKirsten Vulgamott was 12 weeks pregnant when she noticed redness under her left breast after getting out of the shower. Then, she felt a lump. A registered nurse at the time in UT Health Tyler’s emergency department, Vulgamott had just finished a night shift when she made the discovery. “Between the pregnancy hormones and being…
