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CHRISTUS Health breaks ground onnew Jacksonville facility
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CHRISTUS Health celebrates groundbreaking on new Jacksonville facility
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) — CHRISTUS Health broke ground on its new multi-specialty facility in Jacksonville on Thursday. Once completed, the 30,000-square foot facility will include 24 exam rooms, six recovery suites, four procedure rooms and full-service imaging. The facility will offer interventional pain management, pain management, orthopedic and vascular services. The facility will expand CHRISTUS […]
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Dr. Ed discusses risk level of mRNA COVID vaccine to cause heart damage for young men
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A new study shows mRNA COVID vaccines can cause heart damage in some young men and teenagers. Dr. Ed Dominguez, a med team doctor and infectious disease specialists, said the likelihood depends on the dose. "For the general population, the risk is about one out of...
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Influenza A, COVID-19 on the rise
EAST TEXAS — The Texas Health and Human Services is reporting 5,124 influenza hospitalizations so far this month. According to our news partner KETK, these numbers have gone up by 2,000 since Nov. 15. Longview healthcare specialists and pharmacists said the majority of cases they see are people coming in with are COVID-19 and Influenza A. Multiple school districts in deep East Texas cancelled classes this week due to flu outbreaks, including the Cushing and Shelbyville ISD’s.
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Influenza A, COVID-19 on the rise in Texas
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Health and Human Services is reporting 5,124 influenza hospitalizations so far this season. These numbers have gone up by 2,000 since Nov. 15. Longview healthcare specialists and pharmacists said the majority of cases they see are people coming in with are COVID-19 and Influenza A. “We are definitely having […]
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Heartsway Hospice lights up Longview Arboretum to honor passed loved ones
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CHRISTUS Good Shepherd nurse receives esteemed DAISY Award
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – A nurse at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd in Longview was bestowed the Daisy Award for her exceptional care of patients and the versatility she exemplifies daily. At Good Shepherd, Megan Coats works in several capacities, supporting patients in the NICU and labor and delivery, and caring for mothers in postpartum care. The […]
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CHRISTUS Mother Frances set to open first PICU in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital is celebrating a major milestone for health care as it opens the first pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in East Texas. Previously, East Texas families were forced to travel to Dallas, Shreveport or Houston for similar care. The Unit is located at...
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Free mental health clinic offered in Longview during holiday season
“This is a hard time for a lot of families and a lot of folks,” said Vern Rennier, CEO of Oceans Health Care. “You deserve to be happy. “We want to do this because we want to be proactive during this time of the season. Taking that first step to get help is the biggest step you’re going to take.”
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Free mental health clinic offered in Longview during holiday season
“This is a hard time for a lot of families and a lot of folks,” said Vern Rennier, CEO of Oceans Health Care. “You deserve to be happy. “We want to do this because we want to be proactive during this time of the season. Taking that first step to get help is the biggest step you’re going to take.”
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Christus hospital to open region’s 1st pediatric ICU
Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas, will open the region’s first pediatric intensive care unit Dec. 8, bringing advanced care for critically ill children to East Texas for the first time. The unit will be staffed by nurses, advanced practice providers and physicians trained in treating serious pediatric...
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Christus Health to open first pediatric ICU in East Texas
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Christus Health to open first pediatric ICU in East Texas
TYLER, Texas — Christus Health has expanded children's healthcare services in East Texas by opening the region's first pediatric intensive care unit. Construction is underway at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler to create an ICU that provides specialized care for infants and children facing life-threatening illnesses, injuries and complex medical conditions. According to Dr. Mark Anderson, the chief medical officer for Christus Mother Frances Hospital, said that children with severe conditions traditionally required treatment at hospitals in Dallas.
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CHRISTUS Mother Frances set to open first PICU in East Texas
The Unit is located at the main CHRISTUS hospital in Tyler. “This is a dream,“ said Sister Margot Majszczyk, a chaplain at Christus Mother Frances Hospital since 1994. ”To know that the babies, children, young adults, can stay here, in East Texas, when something is happening, so their parents don’t have to go to Dallas or Houston or other places, it’s such a blessing.”
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Rep. Jay Dean discusses possibility of medical facility for Marion County
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CHRISTUS Health recognizes National Rural Health Day by celebrating commitment to rural care
(EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health recognizing National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, honoring the dedication and resilience of rural health professionals, organizations and communities across Northeast Texas. CHRISTUS Health hospitals and clinics across the region play a vital role in serving families who might otherwise travel long distances...