(JACKSONVILLE, Texas) – Community leaders, health care professionals and local officials gathered today to celebrate the groundbreaking of CHRISTUS Health’s new state-of-the-art facility in Jacksonville that will significantly expand access to specialty medical services across the region, particularly for patients in surrounding rural communities. The 30,000-square-foot facility will house interventional pain management, pain management, orthopedic, […]
UT Health East Texas proudly celebrated grand opening Story and photos by Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com In an exciting stride towards enhancing healthcare access, UT Health East Texas proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new clinic and urgent care facility on Tyler’s West Loop. The ceremony featured a vibrant ribbon-cutting celebration, accompanied by a community open […]
Nurse-Family Partnership Supports Mothers and Toddlers Story by Elizabeth Wingfield The University of Texas at Tyler School of Health Professions held a graduation ceremony to celebrate 15 mothers and their toddlers completing the Nurse-Family Partnership program. The NFP program pairs nurses with first-time mothers to provide free, convenient in-home support. Visits occur approximately twice a […]
The Longview City Council approved two major initiatives during their Thursday, Oct. 23, City Council Meeting designed to enhance community care and strengthen the city’s first response to residents in need. The approvals include accepting a grant to fund two new police officers specializing in outreach and a partnership to embed mental health professionals with […]
Announces Launch of Physician Assistant Program The University of Texas at Tyler opened the new expansion to the Longview University Center and announced the launch of the first physician assistant program in East Texas. With the support of Texas Rep. Jay Dean, funding for the building expansion and the PA program was provided by the […]
CHRISTUS Health encourages the community to take proactive steps for their heart health. Story by Paula Jimenez Courtesy photos by CHRISTUS Health In observance of National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month this September, CHRISTUS Health is dedicated to raising awareness about this serious heart condition and encouraging the community to prioritize and take proactive steps […]