OFFICE WORK CAN LEAD TO CANCER
ip Staff Report Though office work might not be the first profession individuals think of in relation to elevating one’s cancer risk, sitting at a desk for most of the day can increase a person’s risk for cancer. According to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, sitting
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 ETR Staff Report 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
CHRISTUS Health highlights vital role of occupational therapy in patient recovery
April is Occupational Therapy Month ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – April marks Occupational Therapy Month, a time to recognize the vital role occupational therapists play in helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life through personal care. Throughout the month,
8 facts about women’s HEALTH, FITNESS
Various issues affect women’s health and wellness. Certain conditions are unique to women, while others are more likely to affect women than men. The following are eight facts about women’s health and fitness that any woman can utilize to improve her overall health.
Longview Regional Medical Center delivers $590M impact
By Joycelyne Fadojutimi Longview Regional Medical Center reported a significant year of service and economic impact in 2025, delivering care through more than 276,000 patient encounters while contributing over $590 million to the East Texas region, according to its latest Community Benefit Report.
Heart Month: CHRISTUS Health highlights importance of cardiac rehabilitation
ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – During Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, celebrated annually during the second full week of February, CHRISTUS Health is shining a spotlight on one of the most underutilized yet life-saving treatments for heart disease: cardiac rehabilitation. In the United States,
CHRISTUS Health opens new emergency care center in Mount Pleasant
ETR Staff Report (MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health celebrated the opening of its new emergency care center in Mount Pleasant with a ribbon cutting and blessing on Monday. Located at 130 Tankersley Road, the 36,000-square-foot facility features both an emergency department and
CHRISTUS Health launches drug take back programs
ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – Unused and out-of-date prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can now be safely disposed of at CHRISTUS Health locations in East Texas, thanks to a new drug take-back program. Located at the emergency centers at CHRISTUS Health in
CHRISTUS Health Tyler becomes first in country to use portable MRI on pediatric patient
ETR Staff Report (TYLER, Texas) – In a groundbreaking step for pediatric and neonatal care, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital is the first in the country to use the latest version of portable MRI on a pediatric patient in the neonatal intensive care unit
CHRISTUS Health launches oncology clinic in Longview
ETR Staff Report (LONGVIEW, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health has opened its first oncology clinic in Longview, a key step forward in the continued growth of the health system’s comprehensive cancer program. Located adjacent to the family medicine clinic inside CHRISTUS NorthPark, 323 E.
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