Ribbon Cutting Slated Aug. 1 At Prim Stadium For CHRISTUS Mobile Athletic Training Room
Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 25, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic Open, Offering High Risk Maternity Care in Sulphur Springs By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur [email protected] Please Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting Please join the...
Paris District Road Report for July 25, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 25, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Local CHRISTUS Medical/Surgical Nurse Nominated For Daisy Award
News Released — July 18, 2022:CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. CHRISTUS Health Launches On Demand Care — Virtual Visits With Caregivers Available Every Day By Jennifer Heitman, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] CHRISTUS Health has expanded access to health care...
TWC Invites Applications for Critical Skills Registered Apprenticeships
July 14, 2022 News Release AUSTIN – Applications from Texas employers are now being accepted for statewide apprenticeship projects under the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Critical Skills Initiative. Apprenticeships provide both classroom instruction and on-the-job paid work experience. Funding will support apprenticeships in specific high-demand, high-wage middle skills careers, defined as occupations that require some education...
Smart Snacking At Bedtime
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Family and Community Health, Hopkins County, [email protected] “I’m hungry!” How many of us have said that at bedtime, as the stomach grumbles? Late-night snacking has pros and cons, especially for people with diabetes. So, how can you tell if it’s okay to snack at all and, if so, how many carbs should that snack have? One of the clues for people...
Looking For Something To Do? Opportunities Abound With Texas AgriLife Extension
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent for Hopkins County, [email protected] A local news agency has stopped asking if Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has anything going on, and now asks, “What’s coming up next?” They know we always have an opportunity for involvement – seminars, workshops, community events, etc. So with that being said, I wanted to provide a list of...
DASH Your Way to Healthier Blood Pressure
By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] You might have heard about the DASH eating plan. It’s more that just a seasoning. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan is part of a healthy lifestyle that focuses on incorporating foods that help lower high blood pressure, as well as incorporating physical activity into your daily routine....
FDA Denies Authorization To Market JUUL Products
MDO: Currently Marketed JUUL Products Must Be Removed From US Market Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to JUUL Labs Inc. for all of their products currently marketed in the United States. As a result, the company must stop selling and distributing these products. In addition, those currently on the U.S. market must be removed, or risk enforcement action. The products include...
Fire Up The Grill For National Grilling Month
By Johanna Hicks, Texas Cooperative Extension, Family and Community Health Agent in Hopkins County, [email protected] My family recently enjoyed gathering to celebrate Fathers’ Day. We fired up the grill and cooked a delicious meal – fish caught from the Galveston Bay and fresh zucchini from our garden. Our neighbors also gathered around on their back porch to cook outdoors. Ahh, the smell of grilling filled the air! outdoor...
Unemployment Up In May 2022 Across The State, Including In Hopkins, Surrounding Counties
Seasonally unadjusted unemployment as a whole was up slightly across the state in May 2022, including in the 9-County Northeast Texas Workforce Development Area, which includes Hopkins County. Texas & Northeast Texas WDA In fact, the Northeast Texas WDA’s 4.1% unemployment rate is slightly higher than the overall state average of 3.8% last month, according to the Local Area Unemployment Statistics reported for May 2022 on...
