Honorary Chairs for Spreading Our Wings Campaign Announced
Jun16

Honorary Chairs for Spreading Our Wings Campaign Announced

June 16, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Honorary chairpersons for Spreading Our Wings, the campaign to fund the expansion of the surgical services wing at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, have been announced. Long-time community leaders and hospital supporters, Sharon and Charles Helm will be serving in this role with the fundraising initiative. In this volunteer role, the Helms will be assisting with plans...

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CHRISTUS Health Encourages Routine Screenings, Checkups for Men’s Health Month
Jun09

CHRISTUS Health Encourages Routine Screenings, Checkups for Men’s Health Month

June 9, 2025 – (TYLER, Texas) – June is Men’s Health Month and CHRISTUS Health is encouraging men to  prioritize their health by taking advantage of routine screenings and checkups.  Studies show that men ages 15 to 65 are significantly less likely than women to seek preventive  care and more likely to report not having a primary care provider, or PCP.  A PCP can review medical and family history and...

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CHRISTUS Health: Protect Your Skin This Summer Season
Jun03

CHRISTUS Health: Protect Your Skin This Summer Season

June 3, 2025 – (EAST TEXAS) – As temperatures rise and days grow longer, proper skin care is stepping into  the CHRISTUS Health spotlight. From sunburn and dehydration to breakouts, premature aging  and dangerous skin conditions, the warmer months can take a serious toll if you’re not prepared.  Dr. Laura O’Halloran, a plastic surgeon with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, said one of the most  effective ways to...

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A History of HCHC Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo
May23

A History of HCHC Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo

Sulphur Springs, Texas – New to the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo or want to know the purpose? Read this to get up to speed. Designer Handbag Bingo originated from a desire to make mammograms more accessible to uninsured women in Hopkins County. Previously, a grant funded an annual free mammography clinic. When the grant was no longer offered, the Foundation decided to find a way to continue offering...

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Sponsorships for HCHC Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo On Sale Now
May20

Sponsorships for HCHC Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo On Sale Now

May 20, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Sponsorships are officially on sale for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo. The event will be Thursday, August 7 and approximately 590 are expected to be in attendance. There are 4 tiers of sponsorships available. The Luxury Bag Sponsorship is $2,500 and includes a table on the front row with bingo packets for 8 players. Sponsors’ logos will appear in the...

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Alliance Bank Donates Medically Equipped Golf Cart to Sports Medicine Program at CHRISTUS
May15

Alliance Bank Donates Medically Equipped Golf Cart to Sports Medicine Program at CHRISTUS

May 15, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – Alliance Bank, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, and the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation have joined forces to protect the health of local student athletes. Alliance Bank has donated a medically equipped golf cart to the Sports Medicine program at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation worked with Alliance Bank and...

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May’s Meeting of the Breast Cancer Support Group was Joyful
May15

May’s Meeting of the Breast Cancer Support Group was Joyful

May 15, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group, sponsored by the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 12. Jalayne Minter presented the program with help from her friend, Stephanie Cohen. Jalayne presented a devotional on joy. The presentation was followed by a fun and joyful activity, which was cookie decorating. Stephanie taught the women how to...

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The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation talks Mental Health with Dr. Mary Leshe
May09

The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation talks Mental Health with Dr. Mary Leshe

May 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation sat down with Dr. Mary Leshe to discuss stereotypes and truths regarding mental health. Dr. Leshe started her practice, Heritage Counseling Center, in 1998 and will be celebrating 27 years of service on the 31st of this month.  The first stigma Dr. Leshe wanted to address was the belief that...

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The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo is Back
May09

The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo is Back

May 9, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The dates have been set for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo. Thursday, August 7, the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center will be filled with hundreds of bingo players eager to win handbags from brands such as Louis Vuitton, STAUD, Tory Burch, Stella McCartney, Kate Spade, and more. Sponsorships for this highly coveted event will go on sale May 19 at...

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CHRISTUS Health Recognizes Stroke Month: Know the Signs of a Stroke
May05

CHRISTUS Health Recognizes Stroke Month: Know the Signs of a Stroke

May 5, 2025 – (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 and nearly 15 million worldwide.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every 40 seconds someone in the  United States has a stroke, and there are more than 450 deaths from stroke each...

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