Breast Cancer Awareness Month:CHRISTUSHealth promotes mammograms for early detection

Breast Cancer Awareness Month:CHRISTUSHealth promotes mammograms for early detection

Oct 2, 2025

(EAST TEXAS) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and CHRISTUS Health is emphasizing the importance of mammograms, which can lead to earlier detection of breast cancer, allowing for earlier treatments and increasing chances of survival. “Mammograms remain the gold standard for early

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CHRISTUS Health awards more than $300,000 to Longview-area nonprofits

CHRISTUS Health awards more than $300,000 to Longview-area nonprofits

Oct 1, 2025

Six nonprofit organizations in East Texas received grants totaling more than $300,000 on Tuesday for programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of their communities. The recipient organizations from the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System region are: Each of the recipients who

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CHRISTUS Health spreads awareness for Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month in September

CHRISTUS Health spreads awareness for Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month in September

Sep 23, 2025

CHRISTUS Health encourages the community to take proactive steps for their heart health. Story by Paula Jimenez Courtesy photos by CHRISTUS Health In observance of National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month this September, CHRISTUS Health is dedicated to raising awareness about this serious

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School is back and so is the sickness: CHRISTUS Health offers tips for back-to-school illnesses

School is back and so is the sickness: CHRISTUS Health offers tips for back-to-school illnesses

Sep 13, 2025

(EAST TEXAS) – As the school year settles into full swing, many classrooms are abuzz with sniffles, coughs, and rising sick days. Catherine Giordano, a pediatric nurse practitioner with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Tyler, said the rise in illnesses among school-aged children is

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CHRISTUS Health celebrates communitypartners for their impact on Northeast Texas

CHRISTUS Health celebrates communitypartners for their impact on Northeast Texas

Sep 4, 2025

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System recognized eight organizations from Northeast Texas CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System recognized eight organizations from Northeast Texas as part of the annual community benefit breakfast last week. The “Community Partner in Mission” award is tied to

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CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital–Tyler celebration

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital–Tyler celebration

Aug 25, 2025

New robotic technology offers fresh hope in the fight against lung cancer. ETR staff report In a major milestone for early lung cancer detection, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler has completed its 500th successful procedure using the Intuitive Ion Robotic Bronchoscope. With

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CHRISTUS Health recognizes Breastfeeding Awareness Month and benefits of breastfeeding 

CHRISTUS Health recognizes Breastfeeding Awareness Month and benefits of breastfeeding 

Aug 22, 2025

(TYLER, Texas) – In recognition of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, CHRISTUS Health is urging awareness of the wide-ranging benefits of breastfeeding, both for infants and mothers, highlighting its vital role in supporting both development and maternal health.  Breast milk is uniquely tailored to meet

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Back to School: CHRISTUS Health reminds parents of required immunizations as kids return to classrooms

Back to School: CHRISTUS Health reminds parents of required immunizations as kids return to classrooms

Aug 10, 2025

(EAST TEXAS) – As the summer break comes to an end and students across the state prepare a return to the classroom, CHRISTUS Health is reminding parents about required immunizations and their role in limiting transmission of illness. “In the simplest of terms,

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KC names Brazy Boyd Sammons as Vice President of Administrative Services, CFO

KC names Brazy Boyd Sammons as Vice President of Administrative Services, CFO

Jul 31, 2025

Kilgore College President Dr. Brenda Kays announced that Brazy Boyd Sammons has been appointed as the college’s new Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 1. “Brazy brings a deep understanding of the financial and operational needs of our institution, a

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