TYLER —The University of Texas at Tyler is partnering with UT Health East Texas to host Spring into Good Health on Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.-2p.m. at UT Health East Texas Physicians Clinic - Fifth Street in the clinic parking lot (1000 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 75701). The purpose of the event is to raise health awareness and literacy in East Texas. More than 20 vendors will provide health care resources to the community.
“Spring into Good Health is an amazing opportunity for our community to access vital health information,” said Kim Bush, UT Tyler director of the Center for Community & Rural Health Education. “We’re thankful that our partnership with UT Health East Texas is making this possible and to all of the vendors who are coming to show their support for East Texas.”
According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the leading causes of death in Texas are heart disease, cancer and stroke, respectively. Vendors at this event will offer services such as free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checks, and breast and cervical cancer assessments to address these health concerns.
“At UT Health East Texas, we are dedicated to raising awareness of the dire health needs within our region,” said Leah Dixon, UT Health East Texas Physicians chief operating officer. “We look forward to future collaborations with UT Tyler to enhance the health and well-being of our community.”
Vendors include:
• A Team V Coalition
• NET Health
• UT Health East Texas AMS/AIR 1 Ambulance
• City of Tyler Police and Fire Department
• Wal-Mart Vision Center
• United Way/211
• Texas Home Visiting
• PATH