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In the interest of public health and out of an abundance of caution, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation and the Foundation Women’s Board have made the difficult decision to cancel all nine parties planned for A Toast to East Texas 2020. Scheduled to begin with Boots & Bling on Saturday, April 4, the nine unique parties hosted by members from the community were to continue through May 15.

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is drastically expanding telehealth services and online screening tools across Northeast Texas with the launch of secure video and telephone visits and an online COVID-19 screening tool.

CHRISTUS values the importance of collaboration and coordinated action for the identification and care of those patients exhibiting signs of the COVID-19. Which is why we continue to follow CDC interim guidelines and work non-stop, in partnership with local, state and federal government authorities. We are fortunate to be part of a local health care community committed to responding to the needs of these patients in the safest manner necessary.

The Arbor Day Foundation has named CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler a Tree Campus Healthcare facility. This one-of-a-kind program aims to transform community health and wellness and ultimately save lives through the health benefits provided by trees, as well as recognize healthcare institutions that make an impact on wellness through tree planting, education and community engagement.

The CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital is proud to announce the certification of its cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

On February 20, 2020, the Jacksonville Kiwanis Club presented a check to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to fund the purchase of a Neonatal Ventilator for the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville Emergency Department.

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Primary Stroke Center Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler was named a Top General Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is awarded by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety and quality. The Top Hospital Award comes following the hospital’s “A” Hospital Safety Grade, also from The Leapfrog Group.

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs was awarded an ‘A’ in Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs’ achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler was awarded an ‘A’ in Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. This is the 12th ‘A’ rating for patient safety received by the Tyler hospital.