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11/02/2025

The Taco Casa Mexican fast food restaurants in Athens, Gun Barrel City and Corsicana are offering a free meal to every child who comes to one of their stores. View full details by reading the full story from this KETK link - https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/east-texas-taco-casa-restaurants-offering-free-kids-meals-as-snap-runs-out/ WIC Athens NET Health WIC NET Health DREAM NET Health Peer Dad

Three Taco Casa locations in East Texas are currently offering free kid’s meals as SNAP food assistance benefits begin to runout across the United States.

11/02/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month 💙 Let’s unite in raising awareness, supporting those affected and celebrating progress to defeat the leading cause of cancer death.

This month, follow along as we share stories of courage, highlight breakthroughs in research and spotlight the resources that make a real difference in the lives of those impacted by .

Feeling inspired? Make your impact: Lung.org/LCAM

11/02/2025

If you’re struggling with your mental health or thoughts of su***de, call or text 988 or chat online now.

Resources can be found at Texas988.org.

10/31/2025

🌲 Texas State Park Day! 🌳

Mark your calendars! On November 2nd, enjoy FREE entry to all parks across the state. It’s the perfect time to explore the great outdoors and we’d love to see you at Tyler State Park!

Come out and experience everything nature has to offer:
🎣 Fishing
🥾 Hiking
🚴 Biking
🐦 Birding
🛶 Rent a boat
🌞 Or just soaking up the beauty of the outdoors!

To save some time and reserve your spot make your day pass reservations using the link below.

https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/tyler-state-park/r/deDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200125

Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to connect with nature, friends, and family all for free. See you at Tyler State Park! 🌲💚

10/31/2025

Hopefully, nobody will have a need to do this anytime soon, but if you have to ever give CPR, flash back to "Thriller".

It’s a thriller, thriller night! 👻🧟👹 Have fun, be safe, and don’t forget ⬇️

If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

10/31/2025

Enter our free "Healthy For Life" 30-day Step Challenge.

What is the challenge? ... to keep track of your daily step count for 30 consecutive days. It does not matter whether you take 10,000 steps every day, or 5000 steps or 1000 steps every day.

But the challenge is to see how active you are each day, and to work to meet the same number of steps each day, or to exceed your daily step goal before the end of November.

The 30-day Step Challenge starts this Saturday November 1st!

Learn more and fill out a 4-question entry form by visiting https://www.mynethealth.org/departments/community-wellness/free-exercise-classes/

10/30/2025

Acting F.A.S.T. can change a life. When you spot one of these stroke warning signs, call 911 right away.

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

Whenever you need a free blood pressure reading, visit our Center for Healthy Living at 2815 Frankston Highway in Tyler.

Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm.

For more info, call (903) 593 - 7474.

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, putting them at higher risk for stroke and heart disease. The only way to know if your BP is in a normal range is to measure it.

10/27/2025

October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month.

Fentanyl is a powerful drug that can be deadly.

Naloxone is a life-saving medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose. Giving naloxone right away can save a life.

Texans can find free or low-cost naloxone using the Texas Overdose Data to Action (TODA) Naloxone Locator Map.

Don't see naloxone in your area? TODA and Naloxone Texas are working to bring free naloxone vending machines and dispenser stands to more communities.

Find naloxone near you:
bit.ly/3YKnlda

10/27/2025

If you need to schedule a free car seat inspection, call Healthy Start - Tyler at (903) 531 - 2100.

👻 Is your child BOO-ster seat ready?
Before you transition your child from a harnessed seat to a booster, make sure they meet these important milestones:
✅ They’ve maxed out their harness height or weight limit.
✅ They meet the booster’s labeled minimum age, height, and weight.
✅ They’re mature enough to sit correctly for the whole ride.
Keep your little ghosts and goblins safe this Halloween — the right seat makes all the difference! 🧡

If you’re unsure or need help, call Healthy Start Tyler at (903) 531-2100 to schedule a car seat inspection.

10/27/2025

Kendrick Boddie, an epidemiologist within our Disease Surveillance Division, joined our NET Health CEO, George Roberts, for a seasonal foes of information about keeping yourself healthy and protected from respiratory diseases. Thank you to Roger Gray and to KTBB 97.5FM for providing NET Health with the ability to Prevent Illness, Promote Health, and Protect Our Community.

ICYMI: KTBB's Roger Gray had the chance to speak with NET Health's George Robers and Kendrick Boddie

🎧You can listen on demand at ktbb.com/infocus