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Forensic audit in Nederland aims for transparency as $2.6M covid funds mishap revealed
Nederland — For the first time in the city's history, Nederland is undergoing a forensic audit. Newly elected Mayor Jeff Darby tells KFDM/Fox 4 News Senior Reporter Erika Harris about the urgency to be totally transparent with the citizens of Nederland, which fulfills a campaign promise. The forensic audit...
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Gift of life continues its free community health initiative
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From surgeon to patient: A CHRISTUS St Elizabeth doctor his shares hernia experience
BEAUMONT, Texas — A CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital surgeon recently found himself on the other side of the operating table when he was diagnosed with a hernia and underwent the same procedure he routinely performs on patients. Dr. Kevin Dean, a general surgeon at the Beaumont hospital, was diagnosed...
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Beaumont wastewater report reveals surge in COVID-19 presence
The latest wastewater report from Beaumont Public Health Services has revealed a concerning surge in the presence of the COVID-19 virus in the city's wastewater. The report, covering the period from June 2024 to June 2025, highlights the ongoing presence of the virus despite the cessation of official COVID-19 data tracking by the CDC.
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new VA clinic in Beaumont
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New VA Clinic in Beaumont
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Beaumont crews break ground on new VA clinic on College Street
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CHRISTUS Health surgeon becomes the patient undergoing hernia surgery in Beaumont
BEAUMONT — June is National Hernia Awareness Month and CHRISTUS Health is spreading awareness about what causes hernias and the effective treatments. More than 5 million people in the U.S. suffer from hernias and only 15% seek medical treatment. Dr. Kevin Dean is a general surgeon with CHRISTUS Southeast...
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Gift of Life launches free men’s health screenings in Southeast Texas
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new VA clinic in Beaumont
BEAUMONT, Texas — A long-awaited expansion for Southeast Texas veterans is now underway. Crews broke ground Tuesday on a new VA outpatient clinic in Beaumont, aiming to significantly expand care for the region’s veteran community. The new facility, located at 3925 College Street near Interstate 10, will replace...
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Groves approves plan to convert old hospital into apartments
GROVES, Texas — The Groves City Council has approved plans to transform the long-vacant Renaissance Hospital into a new apartment complex, despite concerns from some local residents. The building, which has been unused and deteriorating for years, has become more than just an eyesore for the neighborhood. Residents have expressed frustration over the impact on the community, with some claiming the neglected structure has attracted rodents to their homes.
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Amy Townsend MD: a different type of practice
Dr. Amy Townsend of Bridge City uses a different business model in her family practice as a primary care physician. The model is called Direct Primary Care and is a membership-based practice that doesn't file insurance. The monthly membership takes care of all office visits and in office care. She was the first doctor to adopt this method of doctoring in Southeast Texas in 2020, because she had an issue with all the red tape and requirements of the insurance companies. She feels it interferes with giving proper care that is most beneficial to the patient.
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Beaumont launches RightSite telehealth program to address non-emergency calls
BEAUMONT, Texas — A new telehealth program launched in Beaumont is already transforming how paramedics handle non-emergency calls, offering faster care for patients and helping to reduce overcrowding in emergency rooms. The program, called RightSite, went live last week and has already been used 24 times by emergency crews....
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Only Two Hospitals In Southwest Louisiana Received An “A” Grade In Patient Safety
(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - All the hospitals in Southwest Louisiana received less than stellar grades on patient safety, except for two who got an "A". Did you know there is a website where you can check on how safe patients are at hospitals all across the country?. A...
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Beaumont hospital partially evacuated due to fire on second floor
BEAUMONT, Texas — A fire broke out within the walls of two rooms on the second floor of CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont on Monday, prompting a partial evacuation of the facility. Firefighters from the Beaumont Fire Department responded to the hospital after receiving reports of a fire...