Fast facts Staying home this holiday is an investment in health for future holidays Break large problems down into individual steps This year is weird. There, I said it. Nothing has been normal, and as the numbers of COVID-19 cases…
The CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation Hospital’s Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation program has received re-certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). CHRISTUS St. Michael was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is offering free counseling services to those seeking individual or family coverage through the Health Insurance Exchange during open enrollment from November 1 through December 15, 2020. Certified application counselors will be available at the…
Flu season is almost upon us. The best way to avoid the flu, and its possible complications, is to get the annual flu vaccine! The strain of flu that is prevalent each year can vary, and the body’s immunities deteriorate…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System achieved Magnet® Recognition in August 2020, as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital – Atlanta has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according…
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International announced that CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation Hospital has been accredited for a period of 3 years for its Inpatient Medical and Inpatient Medical Stroke Specialty programs. The latest accreditation is the fourth…
LifeShare Blood Center will temporarily be adding testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies to the panel of testing for all volunteer blood donors. The testing will begin on Monday, June 1st, and end on Sunday, June 14th. The test can indicate whether…
According to a recent press release by the American Heart Association (AHA), there has been a decline nationally in the number of patients having heart attacks and strokes. The trend is also being seen locally, and the possible reason behind…
CHRISTUS Health will certify all of its Texas facilities to resume elective care, and CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is preparing to resume elective procedures and surgeries by the end of April, consistent with the provisions of the Governor Greg…
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is drastically expanding telehealth services and online screening tools across Northeast Texas with the launch of secure video and telephone visits and an online COVID-19 screening tool. Beginning now, telehealth services are expanding to offer secure, HIPAA-compliant…
Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell facilitated a press conference today to discuss the local response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Howell said city and county officials are following state and federal guidelines in response to the Coronavirus. “Representatives from our cities…
The University of Arkansas, United States Department of Agriculture and County Governments Cooperating presents Walk Across Arkansas. If your New Year’s fitness resolve has waned, you might need a new challenge to get back on track. Walk Across Arkansas can…
The application for admission to the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at the University of Arkansas-Hope campus is now open. Students can apply online at www.uaht.edu from March 1 to May 1, 2020. The LPN program is a full-time, 11-month,…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System welcomed two new members, Stephen Mayo of Texarkana, TX, and Pamela Lincoln of Atlanta, TX, to the CHRISTUS St. Michael Board of Directors in helping to lead the Ark-La-TX region’s premier health system. In addition,…
