Adults with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease or stroke as people without diabetes. This is because over time, high blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. The good news is that the...
Flu season has arrived in South East Texas and it’s time to get you and your loved ones vaccinated. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age or older. The flu vaccine is safe. Hundreds of millions of Americans have safely received flu...
Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the...
Children, young adults and older Americans can have high cholesterol. Learn how to prevent high cholesterol and know what your cholesterol levels mean. September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps...
We all need vaccines to help protect us from serious diseases. This protection is called immunization. To help keep our community safe, Tyler County Hospital is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness Month. Shots can prevent serious diseases like the...
It’s July and the heat is on! While many of us enjoy the summer months you need to be aware of the sun’s damaging UV rays. Under the right conditions exposed skin can begin to redden in as little as 10 minutes! A few moments learning how to protect...
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