Retirement Reception to be Held for Dr. Dietze November 21st
November 19, 2024 – A retirement reception will be held for Dr. William Dietze Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Plaza Conference Room. The Retirement Celebration is a come and go event with light refreshments. The Reception will last from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Come and thank Dr. Dietze for 50 years of service to the Hopkins County community. Retirement Reception 24 dietze
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Volunteer Auxiliary Sponsoring Health Care Foundation’s Gala
November 14, 2024 – The CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Volunteer Auxiliary is once again sponsoring the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Gala slated for January 25, 2025. Photographed with the Auxiliary members are (holding the check from left to right) Joe Bob Burgin, Julie Burgin, and Brad Burgin who, along with other family members, are chairing the 19th annual Gala. To learn more about the...
First Meeting of the Breast Cancer Support Group Scheduled
Sulphur Springs, TX – November 7, 2024 – The first meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer support group will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 pm at the conference room of the Medical Plaza located at 113 Airport Rd. The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation recently announced the group’s established to serve Hopkins County and the surrounding areas. The group will aid in keeping survivors informed of new...
Ultra-Processed Foods Pose Unique Dangers for People With Type 2 Diabetes
Consuming more ultra-processed foods — from diet sodas to packaged crackers to certain cereals and yogurts — is closely linked with higher blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes, a team of researchers in nutritional sciences, kinesiology and health education at The University of Texas at Austin have found. In a paper recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the team describes how —...
Gala Goal Announced
November 4, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Annual Gala has become part of the fabric of Hopkins County. Many locals affectionately call it the adult prom. It is a fun evening that gives attendees the chance to dress up and enjoy dinner, a live band, friends, and dancing. The Gala is also a party with a purpose. This year’s project is an upgrade for the MRI at CHRISTUS Mother...
Foundation Sets 2025 Funding Priorities
November 3, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has set their 2025 funding priorities. Both projects will have a positive impact on the health of Hopkins County citizens. To address a concern for outdoor activities during the summer months, the Foundation will donate funding for two cooling tents equipped with misting sprays. These tents are estimated to cost $16,000 for the...
Foundation Announces New Breast Cancer Support Group
November 3, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but for many, breast cancer isn’t a topic relegated to a month. It is a fight, a reality, or a new diagnosis. For those women, a local breast cancer support group has been formed. With the help of friends and breast cancer survivors, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has established a local breast cancer support group. An...
Learn a Little About Medicare and Enrollment in this Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
On this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark had a Skype chat with Sulphur Springs Independent Insurance Advisor Gillan Boyer. In this conversation, John Mark and Gillan cover such topics as what you should do when preparing to change your Medicare plan, how much your Social Security is going to go up next year, what you should do with commercials advertising renewing or changing Medicare...
Medicare AEP: What You Need to Know About This Year’s Major Changes
October 7, 2024 – The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the time each year when Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare coverage. AEP runs from October 15th to December 7th, during which beneficiaries can: Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan or vice versa. Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another. Enroll in, switch, or drop a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Changes...
Health Care Foundation Appoints New Board Members
October 4, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Board of Directors recently selected new members for a three-year term of service. The Foundation’s Bylaws call for between 9 and 15 members to serve staggered 3-year terms. Board members are allowed to serve 2 consecutive terms. All seats are filled by Hopkins County residents. New board members are Brad Johnson, Heather Johnson, and...
