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Diabetes University numbers soar with telehealth as an option
Read more: Diabetes University numbers soar with telehealth as an optionAs the number of people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes continues to climb in the United States, so does the need to educate them about the disease and how to manage it. UT Health East Texas is making progress toward that education through its Diabetes University program, which has been offered via telehealth for a…
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HealthFirst TPA Marks Three Years as Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Read more: HealthFirst TPA Marks Three Years as Best Places to Work in HealthcareTYLER, Texas (May 24, 2023) – For the third year, HealthFirst TPA was named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 150 healthcare companies and providers recognized as Best Places to Work in Healthcare. “The quality of the culture at HealthFirst is outstanding, and it’s emblematic of our entire health system’s culture of caring for people and…
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Healthy mindset helps make the difference for bariatric success
Read more: Healthy mindset helps make the difference for bariatric successFor Mike White, a 39-year-old salesman from Lindale, Texas, losing 127 pounds wasn’t exclusively the result of the excellent care he received at UT Health Tyler Bariatric Center. Much of his weight loss was also due to the new mindset he developed about food. “Everyone can temporarily lose weight by having bariatric surgery,” said Mike.…
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Retired minister on road to good health with Pritikin ICR Program
Read more: Retired minister on road to good health with Pritikin ICR ProgramFor Sam Steele, 72, a retired Presbyterian minister living in Hallsville, his heart health has been a constant concern for him and his family. Fortunately, he is now receiving care from the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) program at UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center. “Heart disease runs in my family,” said Sam. “My father…
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UT Health Henderson Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog
Read more: UT Health Henderson Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from LeapfrogHenderson, Texas (May 3, 2023) — UT Health Henderson received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates UT Health Henderson’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The…
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UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 Employee Gives Back to Community by Fostering Children
Read more: UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 Employee Gives Back to Community by Fostering ChildrenShyann and Tonya May is National Foster Care Month, recognizing foster children and those standing for them. Tonya Kirkpatrick, executive assistant for UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1, has always had a calling to help children. She was at her son’s baseball game almost 20 years ago when she saw a little girl sitting alone…
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UT Health Tyler Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog
Read more: UT Health Tyler Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from LeapfrogTyler, Texas (May 3, 2023) — UT Health Tyler received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates UT Health Tyler’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The…
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UT Health Athens Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog
Read more: UT Health Athens Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from LeapfrogAthens, Texas (May 3, 2023) — UT Health Athens received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates UT Health Athens’ achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The…
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UT Health East Texas care team inspires hope for cancer patient
Read more: UT Health East Texas care team inspires hope for cancer patientJim Jordan returned from a golfing trip in August knowing something wasn’t quite right with his health. After undergoing bloodwork, which had been perfect at a visit in March, he was told he needed to go to the emergency room immediately. He and his wife, Becky, arrived at UT Health Tyler, not knowing what exactly…
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Catheterization Laboratory at UT Health East Texas Cardiac Plaza
Read more: Catheterization Laboratory at UT Health East Texas Cardiac PlazaA catheterization laboratory or cath lab, is an examination room with diagnostic imaging equipment used to examine the arteries and chambers of the heart and treat any stenosis or abnormality found. At UT Health East Texas Cardiac Plaza, recent renovations included an update to the cath lab. In the cath lab, cardiologists perform cardiac catheterization…
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