CHRISTUS Health Patient Shares Story of Wound Recovery Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
June 26, 2025 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – After seeking a remedy for an open wound on his foot for more than a year, a Sulphur Springs man is now walking unaided and back to work, thanks to treatment received at the wound care clinic at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. In recognition of Wound Healing Awareness Month, CHRISTUS Health is highlighting the recovery of Johnnie Stone,...
Health Care Foundation Kicks-Off Summer of Healthy Fun
June 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation launched its new offering, Summer of Healthy Fun, on Monday, June 23, providing local media and the Foundation Board of Directors with an opportunity to sample what this new program has in store. The Summer of Healthy Fun is intended to let each Hopkins County citizen pursue their healthy goals through education and activities. At the...
6th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo is Sold Out
June 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Tables for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 6th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo were completely sold out before noon on the first day of sales—a record-breaking response. Individual tickets will not be available for purchase. The event is expected to see 590 in attendance, making it the largest yet. This year’s title sponsor is Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and...
Tick Talk: How to Spot, Avoid and Remove Ticks in Texas
June 20, 2025 – Texas A&M AgriLife expert shares tips to stay safe this tick season As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas, whether you’re hiking, camping, ranching or gardening. Pete Teel, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologist and Regents Professor in...
Designer Handbag Bingo Table Sales Begin Monday at Midnight
June 19, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Tables for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo go on sale this Monday, June 23rd. Seats at this event are highly coveted, so we recommend having a game plan with your tablemates to ensure you get to play. Luxury handbags from designers such as Louis Vuitton, Staud, Chloe, Tori Burch, Stella McCartney, Consuela, Brighton, Strathberry, and Kate Spade will make...
Real Lives, Real Losses of Drunk Driving
June 17, 2025 – One quarter of the total traffic fatalities in Texas in 2024 were DUI-alcohol related PARIS – Marcus Nalepa and his 8-year-old daughter Kelsey were on the way to her softball practice in League City when their lives changed forever. Just feet from Kelsey’s elementary school, a drunk driver slammed into the family car at a stop light. Kelsey suffered brain injuries and died two days later. The Texas...
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...
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...
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...
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...