CHRISTUS Health opens new emergency care center in Mount Pleasant

CHRISTUS Health opens new emergency care center in Mount Pleasant

Feb 10, 2026

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

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CHRISTUS Health launches drug take back programs

CHRISTUS Health launches drug take back programs

Jan 22, 2026

ETR Staff Report (EAST TEXAS) – Unused and out-of-date prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can now be safely disposed of at CHRISTUS Health locations in East Texas, thanks to a new drug take-back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

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CHRISTUS Health Tyler becomes first in country to use portable MRI on pediatric patient

CHRISTUS Health Tyler becomes first in country to use portable MRI on pediatric patient

Jan 20, 2026

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

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CHRISTUS Health reaffirms commitment to patient safety, access to health care

CHRISTUS Health reaffirms commitment to patient safety, access to health care

Jan 2, 2026

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.

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UT Health Tyler Recognized for Excellence with Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation

UT Health Tyler Recognized for Excellence with Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation

Dec 27, 2025

Tyler, Texas — The American College of Cardiology has recognized UT Health Tyler for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care. UT Health Tyler was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation based on rigorous

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CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on multi-specialty facility in Jacksonville

CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on multi-specialty facility in Jacksonville

Dec 20, 2025

(JACKSONVILLE, Texas) – Community leaders, health care professionals and local officials gathered today to celebrate the groundbreaking of CHRISTUS Health’s new state-of-the-art facility in Jacksonville that will significantly expand access to specialty medical services across the region, particularly for patients in surrounding rural

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UT Health East Texas Unveils State-of-the-Art Clinic and Urgent Care Facility in West Tyler

UT Health East Texas Unveils State-of-the-Art Clinic and Urgent Care Facility in West Tyler

Nov 13, 2025

UT Health East Texas proudly celebrated grand opening Story and photos by Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com In an exciting stride towards enhancing healthcare access, UT Health East Texas proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new clinic and urgent care facility on Tyler’s West Loop.

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UT Tyler School of Health Professions Celebrates NFP Program Graduates

UT Tyler School of Health Professions Celebrates NFP Program Graduates

Nov 7, 2025

Nurse-Family Partnership Supports Mothers and Toddlers Story by Elizabeth Wingfield The University of Texas at Tyler School of Health Professions held a graduation ceremony to celebrate 15 mothers and their toddlers completing the Nurse-Family Partnership program. The NFP program pairs nurses with first-time

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City Enhances Community Response with New POST Officers and Mental Health Resources

City Enhances Community Response with New POST Officers and Mental Health Resources

Oct 27, 2025

The Longview City Council approved two major initiatives during their Thursday, Oct. 23, City Council Meeting designed to enhance community care and strengthen the city’s first response to residents in need. The approvals include accepting a grant to fund two new police officers

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UT Tyler Opens New Building at Longview Campus

UT Tyler Opens New Building at Longview Campus

Oct 2, 2025

Announces Launch of Physician Assistant Program The University of Texas at Tyler opened the new expansion to the Longview University Center and announced the launch of the first physician assistant program in East Texas. With the support of Texas Rep. Jay Dean, funding

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