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City of Lufkin issues ‘Stay-home, stay-safe’ order

WebLUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The City of Lufkin has issued a ‘Stay-home, stay-safe’ order to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The order goes into effect Thursday, …

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California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a …

WebSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the drug that …

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NET Health continues free COVID-19 vaccination clinics in …

WebTYLER, Texas (KETK) — NET Health is holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday until the end of May at Harvey …

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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

Web“The scientific consensus has shifted due to the overwhelming evidence linking alcohol to over 200 health conditions, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases and …

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City of Lufkin modifies emergency order at urging of …

WebLUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The City of Lufkin is modifying its emergency order at the urging of the local medical community. On Friday, the medical community made an …

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A BREAKDOWN OF MENTAL HEALTH: Expanding mental …

WebTo tackle these concerns, 2022’s Bipartisan Communities Act passed over $1.3 million to support school-based mental health services for students. “The purpose …

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UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler host spring health fair

WebUpdated: Mar 25, 2024 / 06:11 PM CDT. TYLER, Texas ( KETK) – The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Health East Texas have partnered up to host “Spring into Good Health,” …

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The Latest Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 22 …

WebIsraeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 22 people, including six women and five children, Palestinian health officials said. One of …

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Texas health centers awarded over $19 million in grants

WebPosted: Mar 11, 2024 / 02:50 PM CDT. Updated: Mar 11, 2024 / 07:40 PM CDT. TYLER, Texas ( KETK) – The Texas Department of State Health Services has announced that …

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Can splash pads make you sick

WebTYLER, Texas – Splash pads are sometimes thought of as a safer alternative to a traditional public pool due to the decreased drowning risk.The spray …

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Trinity Mother Frances hospitals, clinics to become Christus

WebTrinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics and CHRISTUS Health have announced the finalization of an agreement that brings together these two prestigious …

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UT Health East Texas acquires 6 urgent care clinics

WebTYLER, Texas ( KETK) – UT Health East Texas has announced on Thursday that they have acquired six urgent care clinics from across East Texas. The …

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CHRISTUS Good Shepherd opens orthopedic and sports medicine …

WebUpdated: Oct 14, 2022 / 06:14 AM CDT. LONGVIEW, Texas ( KETK) — In Longview, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, for the …

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CHRISTUS holds groundbreaking ceremony for new facility in …

WebUPDATE: CHRISTUS Health held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the new Henderson emergency center with representatives and residents in attendance. …

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More than 3,000 East Texans' data leaked in Texas Health and …

WebMore than 3,000 East Texans’ data leaked in Texas Health and Human Services Commission breach. Posted: Mar 11, 2024 / 04:55 PM CDT. Updated: Mar 12, …

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UT Health East Texas resumes all non-surgeries, records restored

WebUpdated: Dec 14, 2023 / 09:24 PM CST. UPDATE: In a release, UT Health East Texas announced on Wednesday that all non-emergent surgeries have resumed. …

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Smith County leaders come together to battle mental illness in

WebSmith County health organizations plan to unite, so their patients can receive the best care possible. “There’s an awful lot of good people in this room there’s lot of …

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CHRISTUS announces new emergency hospital in Palestine

WebThe new emergency hospital campus will provide 40 full-time jobs including registered nurses, radiologists, laboratory technologists and more, according to …

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New medical center coming to Trinity, set to open in 2023

WebThe facility will bring emergency medical services back to Trinity along with surgery, rehabilitation, diagnostic services and WellCare walk-in clinic services. At this …

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