94 Hydrocodone Pills Found During Interstate 30 Traffic Stop
According to sheriff’s reports, 94 hydrocodone pills were found during an Interstate 30 traffic stop. The person who had them allegedly admitted he did not have a valid prescription.
Hopkins County Sheriff‘s Deputy Thomas Patterson reported stopping a gray Ford Fusion at 1:23 a.m. July 28, 2020 at mile marker 122 on Interstate 30 for traveling 79 miles per hour in a 75 mph speed zone.
While talking to the lone occupant, a 57-year-old Austin man, Patterson reported asking permission to search the car. When Mike Lee Monroe refused, Patterson retrieved his partner, K-9 Chiv, from his patrol vehicle.
Chiv performed an olfactory sniff of the vehicle’s exterior. Chiv gave a positive alert for narcotics, resulting in a probable cause search of the car by Patterson, the deputy alleged in arrest reports. The deputy alleged finding a sealable baggy containing 94 hydrocodone pills, 42.1 grams worth.
Monroe admitted he did not have a prescription for the pills, resulting in his arrest for possession of 28 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance. The pills were confirmed using drugs.com to be 325 mg hydrocodone bitartrate, a drug requiring a prescription.
Monroe was released from Hopkins County jail later July 28 on a $20,000 bond on the third-degree felony charge, according to jail reports.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
1 New Positive Case, 69 Active Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County On July 29
DSHS Shows 1 Hopkins County COVID-19 Fatality; Local, Regional Officials Report No Knowledge Of Any Hopkins County COVID-19 Deaths
Hopkins County Emergency Management officials at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, reported 1 new COVID-19 case for Hopkins County. Four patients were reported to also be in the COVID-19 unit at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs July 29, but no additional information was available regarding those cases.
While the state COVID-19 dashboard currently shows 1 fatality for Hopkins County, local emergency management officials have received no information regarding any Hopkins County resident dying as a result of COVID-19, according to Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission also this week started electronically posting to the state website COVID-19 case counts and deaths by facility name for state supported living centers, state hospitals, and state-licensed nursing and assisted living facilities. One local nursing facility had has had worker who had tested positive for COVID-19, according to the July 29 HHS report.
Hopkins County COVID-19 Case, Recovery, Hospital Reports
That brings the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases for Hopkins County since March to 147, with more than half of those cases reported this month.
During the first week of July, 10 new cases had been announced. New cases were reported every day from July 9-18, for a total of 45 additional Hopkins County residents testing positive for COVID-19, with 16 total recoveries. For the week of July 20-26, Hopkins County Emergency Management team reported 27 new cases and 6 recoveries. So far this week (July 27-29), there have been 2 new case and 6 recoveries. That’s 84 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in July in Hopkins County, and 28 recoveries this month.
Of the 147 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since mid-March, 78 have recovered, leaving 69 active cases of COVID-19 in Hopkins County on July 29.
State Fatality Reports
Endsley said after learning of the 3:50 p.m. DSHS/HHS report showing a Hopkins County fatality, local officials did some checking. Their contacts at the regional level also reported they had received no reports of a COVID-19 fatality for Hopkins County, according to Endsley.
“We have no information on any COVID fatality. The state is changing up the way they are report things. I’m not sure if they are having any glitches with the system or not. We have no visual on that whatsoever. The state site has been proven wrong at least 3 times already,” Endsley said.
Endsley refers to at least three other times Hopkins County challenged a state-reported COVID-19 death determination as the patient had other health conditions leading death, although the patient was confirmed positive COVID-19; a second death reported the same weekend was reported by local emergency management officials to have been a duplicate of the first report. At least two additional times a COVID-19 fatality reported for Hopkins County was removed from the state website after a few days and reported by local authorities to have been a “duplicate or error” as well.
This is the first time since Texas Department of State Health Services’ announcement this week that COVID-19 deaths would be identified differently. Cause of death listed on death certificates will be used to determined a COVID-19 death, according to the DSHS news release.
DSHS, in the announcement, noted that this should allow “fatalities to be counted faster with more comprehensive demographic data.” Using death certificates should also ensure consistent reporting across the state and enable DSHS to display fatalities by date of death and provide the public with more information about when deaths occurred. The change, according to DSHS, began July 27.
DSHS, in the release, stated that COVID-19 fatalities were previously counted as they were reported publicly by local and regional health departments, after they received a notification and verified the death. According to DSHS, the length of time that process takes varied by jurisdiction and did not provide timely demographic information on most fatalities.
“A fatality is counted as due to COVID-19 when the medical certifier, usually a doctor with direct knowledge of the patient, determines COVID-19 directly caused the death. This method does not include deaths of people who had COVID-19 but died of an unrelated cause. Death certificates are required by law to be filed within 10 days,” according to the July 27 DSHS release
It is unclear if this report was made prior to the start of the new system. The DSHS dashboard was updated at 3:50 p.m. July 29. Totals are “an estimate based on several assumptions related to hospitalization rates and recovery times, which were informed by data available to date. These assumptions are subject to change as we learn more about COVID-19. The estimated number does not include data from any cases reported prior to 3/24/2020.”
Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities
Texas Health and Human Services Commission also this week began releasing by facility the number of total and active cases of COVID-19 among employees and patients in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and state hospitals, and state-supported living centers. The data is 2 weeks behind, however, and data for nursing and assisted living facilities is self-reported, according to the HHSC.
“HHSC has a legal and ethical obligation to protect the private health information of everyone we serve, both in the private facilities we regulate and those we operate,” HHS Executive Commissioner Phil Wilson stated in the release. “We appreciate the guidance from the Attorney General of Texas, which allows us to release this additional data while maintaining important personal privacy protections.”
Data on COVID-19 case counts and deaths, according to HSSC, will be updated on the HHSC website daily on weekdays, no later than 3 p.m.
Data for the state-operated state supported living centers and state hospitals will reflect confirmed cases as of the previous business day.
Because nursing facilities and assisted living facilities self-report data to HHSC, data posted on those facilities will reflect counts 2 weeks prior to the date of posting. This will allow time for data to be reviewed and any clerical or reporting errors to be corrected.
Across the state, there were 12,830 active cases among nursing facilities across the state. Overall, there have been 5,956 nursing facility employees in Texas since March 23 who have tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 9,598 Texas nursing home residents across the state were reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 as of July 15, including 3,479 patients who have recovered, 1,236 who died and 4,213 active cases on July 15, according to the HHS report.
Of the four nursing facilities in Sulphur Springs, only Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab had only 1 employee who tested positive for COVID-19 as of on July 15, and that case was still considered active on July 15. No patients in any Sulphur Springs nursing home had tested positive for COVID-19 as of July 15, according to the July 29 report.
In assisted living facilities across the state, HHS reported 674 active cases and 1,068 cumulative cases among employees on July 15. Of the 1,194 assisted living facility residents who have tested positive for COVID-19, 383 residents had recovered and 179 residents had died, leaving 581 active cases among assisted living facilities across Texas, according to the July 29 HHS report.
Of the three assisted living facilities in Sulphur Springs, none had reported any COVID-19 cases among staff or residents as of the July 15 report, according to the HHS report.
How To Identify Some Common Flying-Stinging Insects
By Charlotte Wilson, Hopkins County Master Gardener
While working in the garden or playing in the yard, it is easy to become alarmed in seeing wasps or “bees” as many people call any flying insect. However, the flying insects are doing us all a tremendous favor in pollinating our fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Many of these insects are also keeping unfavorable insects and caterpillars under control.
Wasps you see on your vegetables and flowers are pollinating the flowers, eating from the fruits, or eating smaller insects. They rarely sting away from the nest, unless trapped or pressed against the skin. You can easily pick produce while the wasps are on the same plant as long as you are aware of their location so that you do not try to “pick” the same vegetable as the wasp.
Two stinging insects commonly seen in the area, red paper wasps and yellow paper wasps, are social insects. Red paper wasps have long reddish brown bodies and dark brown wings. Yellow paper wasps, which many people call yellow jackets, are a little smaller than red wasps and have yellow and dark brown stripes. Both types live in nests that they build and defend cooperatively. Nests are constructed of a paper-like material and may be found either above or below ground.
The stinger of social wasps is primarily a defensive tool, designed to protect both nest and colony. However when defending their colony, multiple wasp stings can occur quickly, with one wasp stinging one or more times. Bees’ stingers are barbed and stay inside the victim, pulling apart the bee. Wasps and bees sting their victims and inject venom from the rear of the abdomen. The stinger in all wasps and bees is a modified egg-laying organ, hence only females can sting.
Wasps and bees are most likely to sting when their nest is disturbed. Wasps and bees are instinctively attracted to the upper bodies of animals, so in the event of an attack it is best to cover your head and run away quickly. Victims who stand in place and attempt to swat at their attackers will continue to receive stings as the wasps summon reinforcements via chemical communication. While pain is usually localized at the site of the sting, large and systemic (allergic) reactions are also possible. Large local reactions are not life threatening but may last for two to seven days. About 5 percent of people who experience a large local reaction will suffer an anaphylactic (serious systemic hypersensitivity) reaction if they are stung.
The only real “hornet” reported in Texas is the bald-faced hornet, Dolichovespula maculate. It is also a social insect. Hornets construct a round or pear-shaped paper nest, up to 3 feet long. The grayish nest has combs arranged inside with an entrance near the bottom. Hornet nests are almost always above ground, often high in trees. A mature colony may contain 200-400 adults. While hornet stings can be intensely painful, hornets are less likely to attack than paper wasps since their nests are in remote locations.
The murder hornet, Vespa mandarina, has been reported only in Washington state and Canada on the North American continent.
Mud daubers are small solitary wasps that build small, tube-like nests of mud under eaves, in attics, and on many objects you store in a shed or barn. Adult mud daubers are ¾-to-1 inch long and vary from dull brown to iridescent blue-black. As they develop in the mud tubes, young larvae are fed spiders. Since mud daubers do not defend their nests, they usually are no problem to humans. Their structures can be simply removed by hand or with a putty knife.
The thing to remember when you are working or playing outdoors is that all of these insects are valuable to our landscape and we can usually avoid close contact. They will not bother us if we do not bother them.
— This information was taken from the pamphlet, “Paper Wasps, Yellowjackets, and Solitary Wasps,” written by Glen C. Moore and Mike E. Merchant, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension.
SS Wildcats Soccer Concludes Summer Edge Friday
The Edge summer strength, conditioning and skills program for Wildcats’ high school and middle school athletes wraps up after a Friday (July 31) morning session. The Edge for soccer has been going since June 23. Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton says The Edge has been good and necessary. He says he wouldn’t want his players to just stay on the couch all summer. Coach Upton says a lot of soccer players have been involved with not only soccer but also with cross country as well. He says The Edge has been beneficial for both sports. He says he had had 40-45 players in attendance during The Edge. Coach Upton says he has seen a lot of improvement on the turf at Gerald Prim Stadium, especially among freshmen players. He also notes that he’s gotten better acquainted with some middle schoolers. He says there are some soccer players in that group. Coach Upton says he is glad that the UIL gave coaches more time per week to work on sport-specific skill work.
Soccer was greatly impacted in March when sports were suspended due to coronavirus concerns. He says the Senior Night game was lost for 15 seniors last season. Coach Upton also feels that group had the potential to go three or four rounds deep into the playoffs and might even have been able to qualify for the regional tournament. Still he says you can’t sulk and you just have to move on. Besides he says, he has another good senior group this coming season. Coach Upton says after The Edge, he will go back to work with his players during athletic period once school starts on September 1. Official soccer practice for the upcoming season is scheduled to begin on November 30. Scrimmages may start on December 10 with official games beginning January 2, barring complications.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
2 Jailed On Hopkins County Felony Warrants
At least 2 people were jailed July 27-28 on Hopkins County felony warrants.
Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigators, aware of a warrant, sought out a 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man. Eric Wayne Shockey was located at his residence and taken into custody at 1:13 p.m. by Lt. Mark Estes on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to arrest reports.
Shockey remained in Hopkins County jail July 29. Bond was set at $5,000 on the controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Mikeala Jean Carlson turned herself in at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office around 3:40 p.m. July 28. HCSO Cpl. Todd Evans escorted the 21-year-old Winnsboro woman into Hopkins County jail, where she was booked for violation of probation, which she was on for January 2018 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports.
Carlson remained in Hopkins County jail July 29 on the charge, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Area School Districts Are Reporting Start Dates
SSISD: This week, a video address by Superintendent Michael Lamb informed families of Sulphur Springs ISD about the September 1 start date and other start-of-school plans in place. The address was thorough and quite informative about the dual learning options to be offered this Fall, both Face-to-Face classroom instruction and the Virtual Academy. The address also pointed out to parents the pressing need to submit their selection of learning for their students by the August 4, 2020 deadline. The selection can be made through the family’s Skyward account. Lamb also stated that changes may be required by state mandate, and to watch the school’s website as well as Skyward accounts for notifications of these. School officially starts in SSISD on September 1, 2020.
Miller Grove ISD: Superintendent Steve Johnson reports that school starts for the Hornets on August 13, 2020. A comprehensive Return to School Plan as well as a Survey for Parents are posted on the school website, mgisd.net. The survey, which was due this week, assists parents in the selection of in-classroom or online learning for their students. This Fall, teachers will be in their classrooms in masks, and students in the class will also be wearing masks. Instruction for students in Pre-K through 2nd grade at Miller Grove will be through Remote Asynchronous Learning, a curricular experience where students engage in the learning materials on their own time, interacting intermittently with the teacher via the computer or other electronic devices. In this setting, teachers will provide instruction, learning resources and support through the use of approved instructional methods. All mandated safety precautions and social distancing standards will be operative once school begins. Supt. Johnson reported that student’s temperatures will be taken daily, and bus students will also have their temperatures taken before boarding. As with other schools in the district, Miller Grove ISD suggests that parents transport their students if possible. Those students who ride buses will wear masks, sit together in family units and skip seats between passengers.
Yantis ISD: Superintendent Tracy Helfferich reports that Yantis ISD will open their doors to students on August 13. Packets were distributed to families so that their choices of in-class or at-home learning could be made known. About 70% of those packets have already been completed and returned to the school. Teachers will report during the first week of August. All prescribed safety measures and procedures will be implemented, both on campus and on buses, and that includes temperatures taken upon arrival at school and upon boarding buses. Bus transportation presents the biggest burden to administrators, as capacity is not yet known, thus procedures are still being worked out. Capacities will be reduced, and riders will be required wear masks while on the bus. Parents are encouraged to bring and pick up their students if possible. At school, students will social distance at all times and hand-wash and hand-sanitize frequently. Additionally, students who will be participating in sports will have safety precautions implemented during practices and in dressing rooms to insure the safety of all. The Yantis school website, yantisisd.net, posts the School Options so that parents and students can more easily select the best learning options for them.
Other 2020 Area Start Dates: these start dates are posted on the school websites:
Cumby ISD August 13
Como-Pickton CISD August 10
North Hopkins ISD Aug 19
Saltillo ISD August 17
Sulphur Bluff ISD August 18
Cooper ISD Aug 13
Campbell ISD Aug 11
Rains/Emory ISD Aug 13
SCU Arrests 2 Sulphur Springs Residents Allegedly In Possession Of Pills, Heroin
Traffic infractions caught the attention of Special Crimes Unit investigators, who then arrested two Sulphur Springs residents allegedly found to be in possession of pills and heroin, according to arrest reports.
Goodman Street Arrest
SCU Lt. Mark Estes and Sgt. Joe Scott reported stopping a Kia Sorento on Goodman Street just before 2:30 p.m. July 28, 2020. The driver failed to signal 100 feet prior to making a turn.
Upon contact, the front seat passenger allegedly showed signs of nervousness and had visable sores of the kind common with drug use on his body. The 33-year-old Sulphur Springs man reportedly exited the vehicle and agreed to let the officers search his pockets. Sgt. Scott alleged finding diazepam pills in his front watch pocket.
SCU investigators arrested Sean Lee Cain for possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance in a drug-free zone, according arrest reports. He remained in Hopkins County jail July 29 on the charge.
The arrest marks the fourth time in just over a year that Cain has been jailed in Hopkins County. He was spent July 26-27, 2019 in Hopkins County jail for possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon, July 31-Aug. 1, 2019 for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, and Sept. 19-20, 2019 for criminal trespassing, according to jail reports.
South Locust Street Arrest
SCU Lt. Mark Estes and Sgt. Joe Scott also reported contacting the occupant of a Mazda Tribute that was illegally parked in the 500 block of South Locust Street.
The SCU investigators alleged the 28-year-old Sulphur Springs woman to be noticeably nervous and asked her about the “nervous indicators.” The woman, identified as Keyra Leanne Dunham, allegedly admitted to having a syringe in the driver’s side door and to having a drug problem. She admitted heroin as her drug of choice.
SCU officers alleged finding a syringe loaded with suspected heroin and a small baggy containing heroin in the driver’s door. Dunham was arrested at 3:30 p.m. July 28 for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance, according to arrest reports.
Dunham remained in Hopkins County jail July 29 in lieu of $10,000 on the controlled substance charge.
The arrest marks the second time in just over a year Dunham was jailed locally. She spent July 2-Dec. 21, 2019 in Hopkins County jail for violation of probation on an August 2016 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Wildcats Basketball Players Improving in The Edge With Different Season Ahead
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta gives The Edge strength, conditioning and skills program a big thumbs up. The program for Wildcats middle school and high school players started June 8 and will conclude after Friday’s (July 31) session. Coach Cipoletta says The Edge has been awesome. He says he’s thankful this time of the year and with current circumstances to be able to get into the gym and to get as much work in as they have. Coach Cipoletta says he has had about 98% attendance from his incoming freshmen to seniors group. He says it’s incredible how hard they have worked noting that they have shown tons of improvement. Coach Cipoletta says the players are in great shape. Before The Edge, Coach Cipoletta says he conducted Zoom meetings with the players and shared some ways players could condition their bodies on their own. He says the players really bought in. Besides getting stronger in The Edge, Coach Cipoletta says beneficially some players have lost weight while others have added weight. In a brief conversation, Coach Cipoletta used the word different over and over when discussing the upcoming season. He says this year’s team will be a lot different than last year’s due to the loss of four outstanding seniors. He says they will have to do things differently. Coach Cipoletta has already told his team they have the chance to be special but they will have to be special in a different way from last year’s team. He says different guys must step up this year. One of the great benefits of The Edge skills time is that it has allowed Coach Cipoletta to begin to install what he calls a whole new offensive system and a different defensive system that is designed to highlight the talents of his current players. Coach Cipoletta says his players love basketball and show no signs of burn out. After The Edge, Coach Cipoletta says he will wait for the start of school to work with players again during their athletic period. Basketball practice begins on the UIL mandated date of October 28. The different season coming up will have no tournaments or showcases. Coach Cipoletta says in recent years, those tournaments and showcases have allowed the Wildcats to face some of the most talented teams in the state. Still Coach Cipoletta has filled that void with some very tough opponents. Among the Wildcats 27 game schedule are contests against Tyler Lee, Rockwall, Coppell, San Antonio Cole, Faith Family Academy of Dallas, Dallas Lincoln, Mesquite Horn, McKinney Boyd and Garland Naaman Forest. District foes will include Hallsville, Longview, Pine Tree, Marshall, Mount Pleasant and Texas High.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Chamber Connection: For Those Wondering About The 2020 Stew Contest …
Chamber Connection – July 30, 2020
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
I know that you are all wondering about the 2020 Stew Contest, and whether or not it will be cancelled. The answer is … we don’t know yet, but the Chamber is doing everything in our power to plan this year’s stew in a way that will keep everyone safe. Cooks’ letters have been mailed out this week. Once we know how many cooks will be cooking in the contest, we will take our safety and logistics plan to our city and county officials. We will all sit down together to make a decision.
Until then, we have something fun for you! Last year, we sold a very limited number of shirts that we named Stew + 75482. We are bringing these back by popular demand! These are not the shirts that will be sold for the 51st Annual Contest (BRACE yourself for those!), but these shirts celebrate Stew and the location in which it is held. You may purchase these in short sleeves, long sleeves, and hoodies; and you may choose light grey or royal blue. Call the Chamber to place your order! Deadline to order is Friday, August 14, by noon.
The deadline is here for the upcoming Adult Leadership class. The Adult Leadership Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins county Chamber of Commerce. The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging business and community leaders. Leadership Sulphur Springs is a nine-month session, with meetings held once a month. For more information and to get an application, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 903-885-6515. Deadline to apply is August 1.
Kjc Beauty Supply is hosting a ribbon cutting celebration
Kjc Beauty Supply, located at 1217 Broadway in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a ribbon cutting celebration on Monday, August 10, at noon. Please make plans to stop by to learn about this new business and welcome them to Hopkins County. Please wear a mask if attending.
Goodwill is hosting a bottled water drive
Goodwill is having a Bottled Water Donation Drive from July 15 through August 15. They are collecting cases of water (6 bottles and up) to deliver to the homeless shelters and food banks. They will accept water donations at our local store located at 1320 Shannon Road W. in Sulphur Springs.
Bare Bone BBQ & Soul Food hosted their ribbon cutting
Bare Bones BBQ & Soul Food hosted a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, July 23, at noon. They are located outside of Backstory Brewery, 211 Magnolia Street in Sulphur Springs. Make plans to eat some delicious food and welcome this business to Hopkins County.
Business Highlight
During the year 2020, The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting a business each week.
Please join me in congratulating our Business of the Week for July 30, Hopkins County Fire Department. You can read biographical stories at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page and Instagram page.
Are You Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms?
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 28, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
We love our patients, and it shows!
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Sulphur Springs strives to make sure every patient is receiving the highest quality of care, and that the patient and their family are treated with the utmost dignity and respect. The success of our nurses and staff in doing such is reflected regularly in our Patient Experience Scores.
Every patient will receive a survey following their encounter in our hospital or clinics. Please take the time to let us know how we are doing, and how we might better serve you. We appreciate your feedback and take every opportunity to improve our processes.
Hospital Visitation
For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our hospitals to help lessen the risk of infectious disease transmission among our patients, associates, and guests.
- 1 Entrance to hospital through Emergency Department 24/7
- 1 Visitor per patient
- Visitors must be between the ages of 16 years-old and 65-years old
- All visitors are screened at the door, including a temperature taken.
- All associates are screened at each shift, including a temperature taken
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (subject to change) ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
COVID-19 Testing
Experiencing Symptoms?
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, chills, muscle pain or headache, or diarrhea, please call your provider for either a face-to-face appointment or a telemedicine consultation. If your provider determines you need to have a COVID-19 test, they will send you to the appropriate outpatient location for testing.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please present to the Emergency Room. At this time, we are preserving our Emergency Room COVID-19 tests for those who are experiencing an emergency. Otherwise, we would ask that you follow the steps above.
If you do not have a healthcare provider, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic welcomes new patients. Please call 903.885.3181 to talk to one of our associates about setting up an appointment.
Don’t Delay Care
We want to be perfectly clear – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances remains a safe place for all to receive quality care. Go to the Emergency Department or call 9-1-1 if you are urgently ill. While COVID-19 is new, our processes and procedures in place for infection prevention and preventing the spread of illness are not.
To learn more about COVID-19, go to ChristusTMF.org or www.cdc.gov.
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro
and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS
Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother
Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-
term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with
more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41
counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
