Cherokee County Health Department seeking youth for advisory committee

May 16, 2019

The Cherokee County Department of Public Health is now accepting applications for the first ever Cherokee County-Youth Advisory Committee (CC-YAC). The pilot program will...

Alto PTO to hold Fall fest, health fair

October 17, 2018

Autumn is officially here, and the Alto Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization is celebrating with a fall festival and health fair to support the district’s students’...

“MEETING OF THE MINDS” DEMENTIA CARE CONFERENCE HOSTED BY...

April 26, 2018

The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County will be hosting the dementia care conference, “Meeting of the Minds” this Friday, April 27 from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Rose Garden...

East Texas Hospitals Practice Mass Movement of Patients Across the...

April 11, 2018

Wednesday, April 18, all across East Texas, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and coordinating agencies will be working together to practice the triage and transfer of...

Medicare can Help You find the Right Health Care Providers

April 11, 2018

How many times do we rely on the Internet to answer life’s little questions, such as which movies to see or where to go for dinner? So, why not use it to help settle some...

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension announces Food Handlers Class

March 21, 2018

Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program is now being offered here at the Cherokee County Courthouse Annex 165 East 6th St. #104, Rusk....

“Spring Into Good Health” March 24 at UT Health North Tyler Clinic

March 21, 2018

“Spring into Good Health,” an annual family event that includes health screenings and education, is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the parking...

Upcoming Blood Drive

March 15, 2018

Cherokee County Electric Cooperative is hosting a blood drive Thursday, March 15, from 7 - 11 a.m., at their community room. For more information or to schedule an...

UT Health East Texas Appoints Board Members

March 7, 2018

UT Health East Texas announced on March 1, the appointment of eight of the 10 members of the board of directors that will govern the newly formed 10-hospital health...

Ardent Health Services and The University of Texas System Finalize...

March 7, 2018

Ardent Health Services (Ardent) and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UT Health Northeast) have completed the purchase of...

What every Caregiver should Know about Medicare

March 7, 2018

The phone call can come at any hour. Your elderly parent has fallen ill and needs your help. If you haven’t gotten the call yet, chances are you will. About 70 percent of...

Meals on Wheels Feb. 28 - March 6

February 28, 2018

Wednesday: Chili with tomatoes, ranch style beans, crackers, lemon white chocolate cookie, milk Thursday: Salmon croquette, lima beans, spiced peaches, wheat bread,...

Ardent Health Services and The University of Texas System announce...

February 21, 2018

Ardent Health Services and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UT Health Northeast) announced on Feb. 16, the newly formed 10-hospital health system...

Meals on Wheels Feb. 21 - 27

February 21, 2018

Wednesday: Oven fried chicken, sour cream mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese, dinner roll, banana, milk Thursday: Tuna casserole, stewed tomatoes, fried cabbage,...

Grieving with Hope

February 21, 2018

The River of Life Christian Center in Rusk began holding Grieving with Hope meetings at 6 p.m.,Tuesday, Feb. 20. The meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of each...