The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Meets Monday
August 7, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The next meeting of the Hopkins County Breast CancerSupport Group, sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, is this Monday, August 11. As usual, the meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Plaza, 113 Airport Road, which is the three-story building in front of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. This month’s speaker is Amy Newsom. Amy is a trained...
Kava and Kratom: A Dangerous Combination
August 5, 2025 – Kava and kratom are two herbal substances that have gained popularity for their calming and pain-relieving effects, but both carry risks of addiction when used frequently or in high doses. Kava, made from the root of a plant native to the South Pacific, is known for promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. However, with prolonged use, some individuals may develop a psychological dependence. Heavy, long-term...
The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group Has Record Turn Out
July 31, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Breast Cancer Support Group met on July 14 and had its most well-attended meeting yet. Faces both new and familiar gathered to learn, share cancer stories, testimonies, and prayer requests, discuss outreach ideas, and enjoy each other’s company. Stacy Davis, MS, LPC, led a discussion on anxiety and how to stay strong for yourself and others...
Paris Junior College Radiologic Technology Program Celebrates 20 Years
July 29, 2025 – Paris, Texas – Paris Junior College is proud to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Radiologic Technology Program, marking two decades of exceptional service to the healthcare community and a continued commitment to student success. Since its launch in 2005, the program has graduated hundreds of highly skilled Radiologic Technologists, many of whom are now working in hospitals, clinics,...
Health Fair to be Held August 12th at the ROC
July 28, 2025 – A Health Fair will be held August 12, 2025, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The fair will be held from 9:00am to 12:00pm. There will be many vendors, and door prizes. The Moncrief Cancer Institute is putting on this Health Fair. They will be handing out FREE Colorectal Cancer Kits for you to take Home and do the test on your own. If you would like to set up a booth at the Health Fair that will be held on...
Designer Handbag Bingo Mystery Handbag Raffle Tickets On Sale
July 28, 2025 -Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Mystery Handbag Raffle is one hot ticket, and you do not need to be present to win. Tickets are on sale at HandbagBingo25.GiveSmart.com for $30 each, and only 350 will be sold. Since the event sold out in less than 9 hours, these raffle tickets could go quickly as well. The luxury handbag donated by Hazel Fielder of The Method Aesthetics is...
Foundation to Host Free Menopause Seminar This Thursday
July 21, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is offering a free seminar about perimenopause, menopause, and hormones, Thursday, July 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This talk is beneficial for women in the heat of menopause as well as for women who want to be prepared for it and manage their hormones in the meantime. This free seminar is the next event planned for the Foundation’s Summer of...
CHRISTUS Health Dedicates Conference room to Joe Bob Burgin in Honor of Decades of Service
July 17, 2025 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Sulphur Springs honored the remarkable legacy of Joe Bob Burgin this week by dedicating an executive conference room in recognition of his decades of service to the hospital and the broader health care community. Burgin served on the Hopkins County hospital board for nearly three decades, playing a crucial role in the hospital’s...
Governor Abbott Secures Federal Extension for Healthy Texas Women Program
On June 27, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott announced the federal renewal of the Healthy Texas Women Medicaid waiver through June 30, 2030. The waiver, approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), ensures continued funding and support for critical women’s health services in Texas. “By securing this waiver extension through 2030, Texas will further support the health and well-being of women, especially those most...
Check out KSST’s Coverage of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Summer of healthy fun Kick-Off
June 27, 2025 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Summer of healthy fun Kick-Off. The exciting event was held June 23rd, 2025, in the Medical Plaza Conference Room in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Take a look at this interesting event and see what you might learn! Find out what the Health Care Foundation has in store for the near future for Hopkins County! Foundation Board Member...
