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Have questions about vasectomy? We have answers.

September 1, 2022

Have you been considering a vasectomy? As you consider this option, questions are sure to arise. We have gathered a few of the most popular questions related to having a vasectomy and have compiled the answers here. Be sure to consult with your healthcare provider for specific information and recommendations that apply to your personal…
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Newfound Commitment to Healthy Living Proves to be Life-changing

August 30, 2022

When Mike Stephens was diagnosed with diabetes, his physician, Dr. Christine Powell, told him he needed to make some serious lifestyle changes. As a way to hopefully get Mike started down the right path, Dr. Powell referred him to the UT Health East Texas Olympic Center’s Exercise is Medicine program. After his initial two-week free…
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UT Health Tyler is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

August 3, 2022

Tyler, Texas (August 3, 2022) — UT Health Tyler has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines®– Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the…
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TAVR: Aortic Valve Replacement without Surgery

July 14, 2022

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An exciting time for healthcare in East Texas

July 11, 2022

As more than 50 resident physicians started their training throughout East Texas this month, Dr. Christian Ferrer, a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Quitman, offers a unique perspective on the experience these residents are embarking on as part of the growing residency program partnership between The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center…
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UT Health East Texas’ Nurse Extern Program Aims to Grow Top Talent

July 5, 2022

UT Health East Texas is hiring nursing students as externs while they complete their required clinical hours in a new program that benefits not only the nursing students but the hospital as well. “Our entire vision and intent was to create an environment where students felt like they were accepted, they were treated as part…
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Body Lift to Remove Excess Skin after Weight Loss

July 5, 2022

Have you had massive weight loss with diet and exercise, bariatric surgery or past pregnancies leading to excess skin around your abdomen, arms or thighs? If so, addressing this surgically may be a good option for you. Types of Body Lift Procedures Upper Body Lift Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Breast Lift (Mastopexy) Panniculectomy Lower body lift…
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Rachel Villanueva

June 30, 2022

Rachel Villanueva was not used to being on the receiving end of patient care. As supervisor of the UT Health East Texas Physicians pediatric clinic on Fifth in Tyler, Rachel oversees the care of dozens of patients throughout the week. But when it came to managing her own weight and overall health, she needed her…
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UT Health Tyler, UT Health South Broadway laboratories receive accreditation from College of American Pathologists

June 17, 2022

Tyler, Texas (June 17, 2022) — The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to UT Health Tyler and UT Health South Broadway laboratories based on results of a recent onsite inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. “This again recognizes our laboratories’ long history of excellence and CAP…
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UT Health EMS partners with School of EMS to train Guam officials to receive advanced life support accreditation

June 16, 2022

Tyler, Texas (June 16, 2022) — UT Health East Texas EMS will host about 20 emergency medical technicians from the island of Guam this summer so they can receive clinical field training to become accredited in advanced life support techniques. “They’re going to experience high performance 911 training through UT Health East Texas EMS and…
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