Heart Calcium Scan Saves Local Woman’s Life
June 3, 2024 – In July, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is offering sixty free heart calcium scans to Hopkins County men meeting certain criteria. The Foundation’s board of directors would like to raise local awareness of the importance of this scan. The story of Hopkins County native and resident Missy Caddell is one of triumph. It only has a happy ending because she took her doctor’s advice and got a...
CHRISTUS to Expand Cardiology Services in Sulphur Springs
May 23, 2024 – CHRISTUS to expand cardiology services in Sulphur Springs, creating Heart and Vascular Institute (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is expanding its world-class cardiology program to the greater Hopkins County community with the creation of the CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute – Sulphur Springs. On June 3, CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute cardiologists will start seeing patients at the newly...
Sponsorships on Sale Soon for 5th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo
May 14, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo is set for Thursday, August 8. This popular event is expected to be a sellout. Sponsorships will be available for purchase on Monday, May 20 at handbagbingo24.GiveSmart.com. Two levels, $2,500 and $1,500, include a reserved table for 8 players. The $500 and $250 include advertising benefits but no tickets or...
CHRISTUS Health Recognizes Stroke Month
Know the signs of a strokeMay 7, 2024 – (EAST TEXAS) – May is National Stroke Awareness Month and CHRISTUS Health is encouraging people to know the signs of a stroke, which affects nearly 800,000 Americans each year. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke and that every 3 minutes and 14 seconds, someone dies of stroke. “Your readiness to spot the stroke warning...
In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis
By Liza Kalinina, Texas Community Health News May 7, 2024 For 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help line at 800-662-4357. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Across the state, rural hospitals face a shortage of mental health care providers, with over 60% of rural...
CHRISTUS Provides Free Athletic Physical for Sulphur Springs and Surrounding Schools
May 5, 2024 – CHRISTUS Health hosted free student athlete screenings for ten different school districts in Sulphur Springs and surrounding areas on Friday, May 3. More than 1,200 students from (entering) 7th to 11th grade were seen. Fifty staff members volunteered, including physicians, nurses, athletic trainers, and support staff, to make this possible. First Baptist Church generously lent their ROC building for the event. The...
AgriLife Extension Agent Lisa Sprague Visited Again on A Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down again with Texas A&M AgriLife Hopkins County Family and Community Health Extension Agent Lisa Sprague. The two discuss 4H, the “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” program, and more. Give it a view and gain new insight into living healthier. Do Well Be Well 2024 with...
First Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation Mingo Deemed a Success
April 23, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s first Mingo event was a success. Not only didplayers have fun, but the funds were secured to offer free heart calcium tests to HopkinsCounty men. Mingo night involved 196 players vying for 24 prizes and 11 door prizes. Players enjoyeddelicious BBQ sandwiches from Slaughter’s BBQ Oasis, and the Grub House provided the barstocked with sodas,...
If You Suspect Your Child is Having Developmental Issues, Your School Can Help
April 12, 2024 – If you suspect an infant, child, or young adult, of having a developmental delay or disability, your school can help Identify, Locate, and Evaluate. Services at no cost to the family are available. Reach out to your local school for more information. Child Find All Schools
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Announces Individual Tickets for Mingo on Sale
Sulphur Springs, TX – April 4, 2024 – Individual tickets for Mingo are on sale for $60 at Mingo2024.GiveSmart.com. The bingo event will be held on Thursday, April 18. Mingo tickets include a packet of bingo cards (one for each of the ten rounds of regular play), water, a drink ticket, an entry card for door prizes, and a Slaughter’s BBQ sandwich with chips. Also available for purchase at the event are additional complete...
