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 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ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – Unused and out-of-date prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can now be safely disposed of at CHRISTUS Health locations in East Texas, thanks to a new drug take-back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 reaffirms commitment to patient safety, access to health care
ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – As 2025 ends, CHRISTUS Health is reaffirming its commitment to patient safety and access across all hospitals, clinics, and care settings, underscoring its responsibility to the patients, families, and communities who rely on its care every day.
Tejano band GRUPO INTOCABLE donates $130k to CHRISTUS Children’s for vital hospital renovations
Story by Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation has received a generous $130,000 donation from GRUPO INTOCABLE, the esteemed Grammy-winning Tejano and Norteño band, aimed at supporting vital renovations at CHRISTUS Children’s. This significant contribution will fund upgrades to family and staff areas on
Breast Cancer Awareness Month:CHRISTUSHealth promotes mammograms for early detection
(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
CHRISTUS Health awards more than $300,000 to Longview-area nonprofits
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
CHRISTUS Health spreads awareness for Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month in September
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
School is back and so is the sickness: CHRISTUS Health offers tips for back-to-school illnesses
(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
CHRISTUS Health celebrates communitypartners for their impact on Northeast Texas
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