UT Health East Texas

09/13/2025

During Neonatal Nurses Week, we’re celebrating the dedicated professionals who care for our tiniest patients with skill and compassion. Thank you, neonatal nurses.

09/12/2025

September is AFib Awareness Month.

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm condition that can lead to serious health risks if left untreated. If you’re experiencing symptoms like a racing heart or fatigue, don’t ignore them. Our care teams are here to help you stay safe and healthy.

For more information about our cardiology services, visit https://uthealtheasttexas.com/services/cardiology/.

09/11/2025

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost and the heroes who responded on 9/11. Their legacy lives on.

09/10/2025

You are not alone. On World Su***de Prevention Day, we raise awareness, foster hope and support mental health for all.

If you need emotional support, reach out to the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.

09/10/2025

To learn more, visit UTHealthHenderson.com.

09/09/2025

We’re a place where our community receives excellent care — and where team members can grow and build meaningful, purpose-driven careers. When leaders like Marcie show unwavering dedication, loyalty and commitment to their work, it fosters a culture of compassion and excellence.

Marcie’s journey from graduate nurse to nursing director is truly inspiring. She has spent her entire nursing career at UT Health East Texas, beginning in Labor & Delivery and steadily advancing through the clinical ladder to her current role as Director of Nursing for Women, Infant and Children’s Services.

Throughout her career, Marcie has served as a clinical educator, clinical manager, and program manager for maternal and neonatal state designations. She even returned to graduate school to earn her MSN in Nursing Leadership & Management. In 2023, she was honored as Leader of the Year — a well-deserved recognition of her impact and dedication.

Thank you, Marcie, for your continued commitment to your career and to the patients and team members you serve every day.

09/09/2025

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular heartbeat where the chambers are not working in unison. If you have AFib, or think you are experiencing it, please see your doctor. Some people with atrial fibrillation do not experience symptoms, but are notified by their smart watch or pedometer that they are in AFib. Others experience symptoms like fast, fluttering or pounding heartbeat (palpitations), chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, lightheadedness, reduced ability to exercise, shortness of breath and weakness.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call 903-596-DOCS. To learn more about AFib, check out the link we shared below.

09/09/2025

After a 5-day stay in the hospital with a serious condition, Renee left UT Health Quitman with a new respect and admiration for the entire hospital staff.

“Nobody wants to stay at the hospital, but the nurses, aides, everyone were great,” she said.

Read her story now at the link below.

Renee Hickman knew something was seriously wrong. Dizzy, confused and without an appetite, the 64-year-old Alba, Texas resident had been feeling off since Friday night. By Saturday, she had no memory of the entire day — a detail that alarmed her enough to finally agree to her husband Burie’s urg...

09/09/2025

Did you know that UT Health Pittsburg offers swing bed care? Whether you or a loved one needs post-surgery recovery, rehabilitation or extended care, our swing bed program is designed to provide personalized, high-quality care in a comfortable setting. It allows patients to transition from acute care to skilled nursing care right here at UT Health Pittsburg.

For more information about UT Health Pittsburg, check out the link we shared in the comments below.

09/08/2025

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Urologist Dr. Steven Lomax joined KETK NBC’s Medical Monday to share important insight on a condition that impacts 1 in 8 men in the U.S. From recognizing symptoms to understanding screening and treatment options, Dr. Lomax offered valuable expert advice every man should know.

To watch the full segment, check out the link we shared in the comments below.