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New CHRISTUS ER brings 24/7 emergency care to west Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) — North and west Longview residents can now access an Emergency Room more quickly than ever before. Christus Health Emergency Center West Loop at 2101 West Loop 281 is about to open its doors to the public. And with the cutting of ribbon, Christus Health has...
CBS19
Houston hospitals dominate Texas rankings; Tyler facility places in top 30
KETK / FOX51 News
Same-day medical marijuana pick up now available in Tyler following DPS approval
KTBS
Annual back-to-school vaccine event
MARSHALL, Texas — The Marshall-Harrison County Health District will host its annual back-to-school vaccine event on Tuesday, offering no-cost immunizations for eligible children. The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 805 Lindsey Drive. Free vaccines will be provided on a walk-in basis for children...
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UT Health Athens celebrates over 150 robot assisted procedures
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) — UT Health Athens celebrated over 150 robot-assisted procedures this month using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. UT Health Athens said the robotic surgery program was launched last fall to give the facility access to minimally invasive procedures that can help patients experience faster recovery, less pain and smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery.
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Christus Health Longview earns top national recognition for heart attack care
LONGVIEW, Texas — Christus Health in Longview has been named among the nation's top performers for heart attack care by the American College of Cardiology for the fourth consecutive year. According to a spokesperson for Christus Health, the Christus Heart and Vascular Institute in Longview has been recognized with...
KLTV
Bethesda Health Clinic reaches $25M fundraising goal for new Tyler facility
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Bethesda Health Clinic has raised the full $25 million needed to build a new medical facility in Tyler, leaders announced Tuesday — finishing ahead of schedule after a campaign that drew hundreds of donors giving anywhere from $10 to millions of dollars. The campaign launched...
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City of Athens approves $200K contract to renovate wastewater equipment
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) — Athens City Council approved a contract worth over $200,000 to replace and restore equipment at the West Wastewater Treatment Plant on Monday. The $221,199 contract is with Capps-Capco Construction to replace the rotary distributor, a part of trickling filter number 2, that failed earlier this year.
KLTV
Big Sandy teacher builds healthcare program from tragedy
BIG SANDY, Texas (KLTV) - A Big Sandy teacher built a healthcare program from scratch out of one of the hardest moments of her life. Now, that program is about to reach a major milestone. Kimberly Ward-Fields came to Big Sandy High School as a post-COVID nurse after losing her...
East Texas Review
CHRISTUS Health announces new emergency room opening in Longview
“Emergency situations demand immediate access to high-quality care.”. Todd Hancock, president and CEO of CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System. (LONGVIEW, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health announced today that a new, full-service emergency room will open August 5, bringing expanded access to fast, effective emergency care for Longview and the surrounding East Texas region.
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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler becomes first to use portable MRI
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital has become the first hospital in the nation to use the new V2 Swoop Portable MRI with newly FDA-cleared software inside an operating room. The groundbreaking procedure, a pituitary tumor resection, was performed by Dr. Todd Patrick, chief of neurosurgery, marking a significant step in surgical precision […]
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CHRISTUS Health has a medical first
TYLER – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital continues to lead the way in advancing patient care through innovation, becoming the first hospital in the nation to employ the new V2 Swoop Portable MRI, utilizing the newest FDA cleared software inside an operating room during a pituitary tumor resection. The groundbreaking...
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Texans on Mission’s international water projects halted by Strait of Hormuz closure
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Texans on Mission recently learned that critical equipment needed to continue bringing clean water to South Sudan is stuck on a boat behind the Strait of Hormuz waterway, which is currently closed by Iran. As the first full day of a summit in China comes to an end, the White House […]
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CHRISTUS Health Earns National Distinction for Heart Valve Replacement in Tyler
May 11, 2026 – (TYLER, Texas) – The valve program at CHRISTUS Health’s Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital has once again earned national recognition from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), marking the third time the program has received this prestigious accreditation. With this achievement, CHRISTUS...
East Texas Review
Longview Regional Medical Center Achieves Elite National Status as a Straight “A” For Patient Safety
7 consecutive ‘A’ grades demonstrate Longview Regional’s dedication to patients. LONGVIEW, TEXAS, MAY 6, 2026 – Longview Regional was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the seventh consecutive grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates Longview Regional Medical Center as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as hospitals that have an A for Spring 2026 and have sustained that grade for the last five or more grading rounds. This select group represents 15% of all eligible hospitals.