Hopkins County United Way Within $40,000 Of Goal, With 1 Week To Go In 2021-22 Campaign
Hopkins County United Way 2021-22 campaign workers received another $25,158.42 in campaign donations and pledges over the last week, increasing the total collected after the fifth week of the campaign to $110,441.57. That’s leaves a little over $39,500 still to go if HCU to meet the $150,000 campaign goal to benefit 18 local non-profits. HCUW Campaign Chair Kristy Moseley encourages those who still have donation packets out, to...
Flu Shots: Do Not Delay, Get Yours Today!
Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 2, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital -Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, 105 Medical Plaza. We welcome walk-ins or by appointment; to schedule call 903.885.3181....
Although Cases Continue To Decline, 3 Hopkins County COVID Deaths Confirmed For October
Although COVID-19 cases have continued to decline over the last month as vaccinations rose, three additional Hopkins County deaths were attributed to the virus, according to Texas Department of State Health Services Oct. 29, 2021 COVID-19 reports. COVID Deaths As of lunch time Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, a total of 146 Hopkins County residents have died from COVID-19, including three this month. Because coronavirus deaths are confirmed...
DSHS Investigates Rare Human Case Of Rabies In Medina County
Texas Department of State Health Services Friday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2021, announced the department is investigating a case of rabies in a child who was bitten by a bat. The child is a resident of Medina County and is currently receiving care in a Texas hospital. Public health personnel have identified all places where someone could have come into contact with the bat or the rabies patient and directly contacted anyone who may have...
CNB Donation To ‘In My Closet’ Will Fund Mammograms For Uninsured Women In Hopkins County
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, City National Bank Marketing Director John Sellers and President Don Sapaugh presented a check to Maleta Reynolds, chair elect for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation For “In My Closet.” City National Bank Marketing Director John Sellers, Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Chair Elect Maleta Reynolds and CNB President Don Sapaugh The City National Bank donation will go to...
The Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine And Booster Now Available
Sulphur Springs, Texas, October 27, 2021-CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] No Excuses – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Nothing will keep us from making your breast health a priority, whether you need a mammogram,...
Hopkins County, Other Local Taxing Entities To Receive Funding From Opioid Settlements
Hopkins County Commissioners Court this week approved a Johnson & Johnson Opioid Settlement agreement. County of Hopkins Vs. Purdue Pharma L.P., Et Al Cause No. 2018-166 is one of several lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies that manufactured opioids Hopkins County has joined in previous years, according to Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom “A number of years ago, we went into a...
Drive-Thru COVID Testing Now Available Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Primary Care
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] No Excuses – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Nothing will keep us from making your breast health a priority, whether you need a mammogram, help choosing the right physician or...
Slaton Asks Governor To Call For Fourth Special Session To Address Vaccine Mandates
News Release – Oct. 22, 2021 House District 2 Representative Bryan Slaton today is asking Texas Governor Greg Abbott to call for a fourth Special Session to address vaccine mandates. Slaton, in a news release, called vaccine mandates “oppressive and tyrannical mandates” which he would like to see banned. “The legislature has had several good accomplishments over the last nine months, but we have unfinished...
FDA Takes Additional Actions On Use Of A Booster Dose For COVID-19 Vaccines
US FDA News Release The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Wednesday, Oct. 20, took action to expand the use of a booster dose for COVID-19 vaccines in eligible populations. The agency is amending the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for COVID-19 vaccines to allow for the use of a single booster dose as follows: The use of a single booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine that may be administered at least 6 months after...
