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Dad stays connected to daughter at UT Health Tyler
Read more: Dad stays connected to daughter at UT Health TylerOne local family found a way to stay connected while their daughter was treated at UT Health Tyler. While his 2-year-old daughter was being treated at the hospital, Ben would stand outside the front of the hospital and talk to her while she waved down from the window above. The hospital is limiting visitors due…
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Are at home stool tests good alternatives to a colonoscopy?
Read more: Are at home stool tests good alternatives to a colonoscopy?Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for the number of colorectal cancer cases in the United States for 2020 are: 104,610 new cases of colon cancer 43,340 new cases of rectal cancer (1. American Cancer…
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UT Health East Texas launches telehealth services
Read more: UT Health East Texas launches telehealth servicesTyler, Texas (March 20, 2020) — To make accessing physicians easier, UT Health East Texas Physicians has launched telehealth. Telehealth appointments can be made by calling 903-596-DOCS. Established patients may schedule FaceTime visits with their provider. Telehealth visits also are available for new patients in need of care for an acute illness. Established patients also…
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What is the difference between pulmonary rehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation?
Read more: What is the difference between pulmonary rehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation?Most of the 11 UT Health East Texas cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics offer both pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation on-site. However, each rehab program has distinct differences from the other. Registered respiratory therapist Jordan Allen, RRT, explains the similarities and differences between the two programs. While both programs combine exercise and education with improving a patient’s quality of life,…
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UT Health Provider Profile: Eric Reed, DO
Read more: UT Health Provider Profile: Eric Reed, DOEric Reed, DO, FAOCO, is a board certified otolaryngologist (ENT) at UT Health East Texas Physicians in Mt. Pleasant, Pittsburg and Quitman. Reed focuses on treating the whole patient. “I try to counsel as extensively as possible so the patient and family understand. I view the patient as the most important member of the healthcare…
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UT Health Provider Profile: Meagan Smith, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
Read more: UT Health Provider Profile: Meagan Smith, APRN, MSN, FNP-C“Meagan Smith is a family nurse practitioner at UT Health East Texas Physicians in Mt. Pleasant, who believes that nursing has always been her calling. “Both of my grandmothers, my mother and my cousin are nurses.” Believing that prevention is the key to each patient’s health, Smith’s goal is to partner with the patient and…
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When should I get a knee replacement?
Read more: When should I get a knee replacement?Knee pain can keep you from living your fullest life. But how do you know when it’s time to consider a knee replacement? Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Kevin Fain, MD, gives those suffering from chronic knee pain the need-to-know facts about knee replacement. What is a knee replacement? A knee replacement is a surgical procedure used…
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Heart Disease and Bariatric Surgery: A chat with Dr. Charles Keith
Read more: Heart Disease and Bariatric Surgery: A chat with Dr. Charles KeithDid you know that being overweight can significantly increase your risk of heart disease? Tune in as we talk with Dr. Charles Keith about how bariatric surgery can help. For more information on heart disease, visit UTHealthEastTexas.com/HeartMonth. Did you know that being overweight can significantly increase your risk of heart disease? Tune in as we…
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Dr. Francine McCain shares tips on how to breastfeed like a pro
Read more: Dr. Francine McCain shares tips on how to breastfeed like a proOk ladies— let’s talk breastfeeding. Have you ever thought to yourself, “I hate breastfeeding”? I have. After giving birth, did you feel unprepared or intimidated by the thought of breastfeeding? I did. Have you suffered through sore and cracked nipples while feeling the pressure (largely self-imposed) to “produce” while you fight off exhaustion and frustration?…
