The sniffling, sneezing, aching, coughing, stuffy-head, fever flu season is upon the area once again. And some East Texas areas are already confirming cases of...

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 17, 2019 – Walmart has a heart for helping customers save money and live better – and healthier – lives. The retailer is now inviting customers to...

When I think about some of the more controversial public health issues that we see in the U.S., vaccinations are usually at the top of the list. People argue back and...

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...

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’...

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...

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...

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 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,” 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...

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

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...

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