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Flu vs. Cold vs. RSV
Read more: Flu vs. Cold vs. RSVWhen you or a loved one starts to cough or have a runny nose, it’s normal to worry – especially in the fall and winter when everyone seems to be getting sick. Colds, the flu and RSV are especially widespread during the colder months. Though these illnesses have similar symptoms, there are a few telltale…
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UT Health East Texas Hosts Open House for Expanded Bullard Clinic
Read more: UT Health East Texas Hosts Open House for Expanded Bullard ClinicBullard, Texas (August 20, 2026) — UT Health East Texas celebrated the grand re-opening of UT Health East Texas Physicians – Family Medicine in Bullard with an open house on Monday, Aug. 17. Located at 435 N. Doctor M. Roper Pkwy., the clinic completed a major expansion adding nearly 2,000 square feet of space and…
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UT Health East Texas EMS Expands Access to Lifesaving Whole Blood in the Field
Read more: UT Health East Texas EMS Expands Access to Lifesaving Whole Blood in the FieldTyler, Texas (August 19, 2026) — UT Health East Texas EMS has expanded its prehospital blood program by equipping supervisor vehicles with new blood coolers, increasing the availability of whole blood for patients experiencing life-threatening medical emergencies and traumatic injuries. The addition of the blood coolers allows specially trained EMS personnel to transport and administer…
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Four Broken Bones, One Lasting Impact
Read more: Four Broken Bones, One Lasting ImpactFormer patient reconnects with Dr. Alireza Behboudi to thank the physician whose care left a lasting impression As Claire Kesler prepared to graduate from high school and begin the next chapter of her life, there was one person she knew she wanted to thank. Someone she had seen consistently through her elementary years due to…
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UT Health Tyler Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Read more: UT Health Tyler Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack PatientsTyler, Texas (August 11, 2026) — UT Health Tyler for the fourth consecutive year has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. UT Health Tyler is one of only 350 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor this year. The award recognizes UT Health Tyler’s commitment and…
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Serious Complication of Diabetes – and How to Prevent Them
Read more: Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Serious Complication of Diabetes – and How to Prevent ThemNatalie Johnson, M.D. Many people are familiar with diabetes or live with the condition themselves. What many do not realize is that diabetes can lead to serious complications that affect mobility, independence and overall quality of life. One of the most significant and often overlooked complications of diabetes is the development of a diabetic foot…
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UT Health Tyler nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in heart failure care
Read more: UT Health Tyler nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in heart failure careTyler, Texas (August 10, 2026) — UT Health Tyler has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for its ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for people with heart failure, including shortening hospital stays and increasing healthy days at home. About 6.7 million U.S. adults are…
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What to pack in your hospital bag for labor and delivery
Read more: What to pack in your hospital bag for labor and deliveryIt can be easy to overpack or forget important items when it’s time to prepare your hospital bag. Labor can be unpredictable, so having your bag ready ahead of time helps you avoid last-minute stress. To start, make sure you have the essentials when you come to the hospital: Next, consider these optional items that…
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UT Health Athens recognized for advancing rural stroke care
Read more: UT Health Athens recognized for advancing rural stroke careAthens, Texas (July 28, 2026) — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. UT Health Athens…
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UT Health Pittsburg recognized for advancing rural stroke care
Read more: UT Health Pittsburg recognized for advancing rural stroke carePittsburg, Texas (July 28, 2026) — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. UT Health Pittsburg…
