Flu Season is Here!

Flu Season is Here!

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...
Immunization Awareness Month

Immunization Awareness Month

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...
UV Safety Month

UV Safety Month

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...
Men’s Health Month

Men’s Health Month

The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an...
Suicide Prevention in College

Suicide Prevention in College

Suicide is a complex public health issue with several causes, including psychiatric illnesses that may have not been recognized or treated. Substance abuse and mental disorders account for approximately 90 percent of those who have died by suicide, but these illnesses...