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Our Comprehensive Stroke Center and what it means for you?
Read more: Our Comprehensive Stroke Center and what it means for you?When a person is experiencing a stroke, receiving the best care quickly is essential in preventing lasting damage and providing the best chance for recovery. UT Health Tyler is designated a comprehensive stroke center by The Joint Commission. That means we offer the highest level of stroke care available, and we are able to treat…
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UT Health Tyler Performs Its First Watchman FLX Procedure
Read more: UT Health Tyler Performs Its First Watchman FLX ProcedureTyler, Texas (May 19, 2021) UT Health Tyler now offers patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) an alternative to long-term blood thinners with the next-generation Watchman FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Implant. Dr. Raul Torres, MD, electrophysiologist at UT Health Tyler, implanted the first Watchman FLX device — the only FDA-approved implant proven to…
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Does cardiac rehabilitation really make a difference?
Read more: Does cardiac rehabilitation really make a difference?When thinking of a transformation, we think of something being changed until it is no longer the same. In order to achieve your best heart health, your lifestyle must transform. Often, this includes changing how active you are, what you eat, and how you cope with stress. It may seem overwhelming at first, but UT…
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Why choose cardiac rehab?
Read more: Why choose cardiac rehab?What is cardiac rehabilitation? Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised and individualized program designed to improve cardiovascular health in those who’ve experienced a heart attack, heart failure and angioplasty or heart surgery. The program consists of 36, one-hour sessions that span about three months. During that time, we have the privilege of knowing our patients…
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UT Health Jacksonville nurse receives DAISY Award
Read more: UT Health Jacksonville nurse receives DAISY AwardJacksonville, Texas (May 14, 2021) — Misty Wilburn, RN, with UT Health Jacksonville, was selected by UT Health East Texas as a DAISY Award winner. “This award is for nurses who provide excellent patient care,” said Michael Hales, UT Health Jacksonville chief nursing officer. “While many people are excellent nurses, when someone takes the time…
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UT Health Athens and UT Health Cedar Creek Lake nurses receive DAISY Award
Read more: UT Health Athens and UT Health Cedar Creek Lake nurses receive DAISY AwardAthens, Texas (May 5, 2021) — Lauren Mayer, RN, with UT Health Athens, and Wyntr Liles, RN, with UT Health Cedar Creek Lake, were selected by UT Health East Texas as DAISY Award winners. “This award is for nurses who provide excellent patient care,” said Kevin Jablonski, UT Health Athens chief nursing officer. “While many…
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Signs and Symptoms of Bladder Cancer
Read more: Signs and Symptoms of Bladder CancerMay is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to focus on public awareness and education about this disease. Early detection is a critical step in working towards a cure! Who is at risk for bladder cancer? There are some of the more common risk factors: Smoking is the most well-known cause of bladder cancer.…
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Five Tips to Prevent a Stroke
Read more: Five Tips to Prevent a StrokeStrokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. They are either caused by a blood clot or bleeding in the brain and often cause chronic disability, which becomes a need for long-term care. The burden of long-term care often falls on the family and can be a major concern for many patients.…
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UT Health North Campus Tyler named to Newsweek’s World Best Hospitals list
Read more: UT Health North Campus Tyler named to Newsweek’s World Best Hospitals listTyler, Texas (May 4, 2021) — UT Health North Campus Tyler was named one of the World’s Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek magazine. The acclaimed publication evaluated hospitals in 25 countries around the world this year and ranked UT Health North Campus Tyler 186 out of 334 hospitals. “Awards such as this reflect our commitment…
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UT Health East Texas Hospitals Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Read more: UT Health East Texas Hospitals Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety GradeTyler, Texas (April 29, 2021) — UT Health Tyler, UT Health North Campus Tyler and UT Health Jacksonville maintained an ‘A’ rating in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospitals’ achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed…
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