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UT Health Jacksonville recognized for advancing rural stroke care
Read more: UT Health Jacksonville recognized for advancing rural stroke careJacksonville, Texas (September 1, 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 Jacksonville…
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UT Health East Texas Expands Advanced Clinical Services in New UT Tyler School of Medicine Building
Read more: UT Health East Texas Expands Advanced Clinical Services in New UT Tyler School of Medicine BuildingTyler, Texas (August 26, 2026) — UT Health East Texas is expanding clinical services in the new UT Tyler School of Medicine Building, bringing advanced outpatient, specialty and imaging services together under one roof in a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance patient care, convenience and access across the region. The first floor is home to…
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5 Tips for Better Joint Health
Read more: 5 Tips for Better Joint HealthJoint pain can affect your everyday quality of life. However, prioritizing your orthopedic health ahead of time can make the difference between a minor orthopedic injury and a debilitating condition. Whether you’re feeling the first twinges of joint pain or still feeling spry and nimble, we’ve compiled a few steps you can take to improve…
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UT Health East Texas Orthopedic Surgeon Celebrates Milestone 2,000th Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery
Read more: UT Health East Texas Orthopedic Surgeon Celebrates Milestone 2,000th Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement SurgeryTyler, Texas (August 25, 2026) — UT Health East Texas Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute is proud to recognize Dr. Joseph Conflitti, orthopedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist, for recently completing his 2,000th robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, a milestone that reflects years of innovation, surgical expertise and a commitment to helping patients return to active,…
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UT Health East Texas Expands Access to Care with New Facility in Whitehouse
Read more: UT Health East Texas Expands Access to Care with New Facility in WhitehouseWhitehouse, Texas (August 25, 2026) — UT Health East Texas is expanding access to high-quality healthcare with a new, state-of-the-art facility that is under construction in Whitehouse. The more than 11,000-square-foot clinic, located on Highway 110, is designed to meet the growing needs of families in southern Smith County. “This location is situated along a…
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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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Flu Vaccine Myths vs. Facts
Read more: Flu Vaccine Myths vs. FactsCatching the flu can be stressful. If you’ve ever had it, you know how uncomfortable or downright miserable it can be. Still, many people don’t prioritize getting a flu shot. Some people question the vaccine’s effectiveness, while others may think it’s simply not worth the time and energy. There’s no shortage of misinformation when it…
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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…
