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Any Lab Test Now

January 8th, 2010

While I’m not the sort of person who finds it necessary to take a paternity test or get checked for STDs every Saturday morning, I’m well acquainted with those who’ve had need of such services now and again. The twists, turns and dramas of life can be entangling, and awaiting test results, whether for general health and wellness issues or DNA results can be very stressful. Now Tyler has an alternative to the traditional route.

Any Lab Test Now” is something akin to medical testing turned retail and helps make health issues a little more controllable for the average person. The business was founded in Atlanta Georgia with the intention of providing inexpensive medical testing to the public. The company states that no insurance, doctor’s referral, or appointment is necessary. In most cases customers will receive their results in twenty four hours, and of course all tests and results are strictly confidential.

The lab offers a plethora of tests. Everything from blood, cholesterol and pregnancy, to Drug, DNA and STD testing is available. They also offer all kinds of cancer screenings.
 
For the person whom finds themselves in need of medical answers “Any Lab Test Now” provides those answers while protecting the patient’s privacy and dignity at the same time. For more information call (903)258-9042, or see their website at www.anylabstyler.com.

UT Health Center

December 30th, 2009

The UT Health Center is a great place to go for health check ups. Not only is the quality care top notch and the staff very friendly but it is also very affordable. If you have struggled with paying your doctor/medical bills I would suggest going there. A doctor visit is only $65. They may charge extra if you need special treatment or extensive lab work. The pediatricians are very friendly. I saw one pediatrician and child talking and the child acted like he was his best friend. I thought most kids don’t like to see their doctor, not at the UT Health Center.

Some general doctors there are young, which probably means they are not as experienced as the older ones but may have been more educated in modern medicine. At the Ritter Center they can see a patient of any age. If you need to se an OB/GYN, a Pediatrician, or general doctor I would recommend UT Health Center. If they can not treat you, they will send you to a specialist that can. I feel like I’m in good hands when I see my doctor at the UT Health Center.

The UT Health Center is located on US Highway 271. If you are coming from Loop 323 in Tyler it will be on your left before you reach interstate 20. If you live near the UT Health Center then why drive all the way into the middle of Tyler to see a doctor when there are great doctors to see at the UT Health Center?

The UT Health Center has quality care and is very affordable. I am continuing to go there and will definitely recommend it to friends and family.

Tyler Texas Hearing Aids

December 3rd, 2009

Tyler seems to be the retirement capital of East Texas and perhaps Texas and because of this you have many people needing to have hearing tests done and get a hearing aid for themselves. Most hearing aid tests can be done free by a local hearing aid company also known as an audiologist. The government has different programs that run each year that can help subsidize the cost of a hearing aid and reduce the cost dramatically. A hearing aid company in Tyler that has a licensed audiologist can explain the benefits of a hearing aid test and what type of products are available to improve your hearing.

If you are a guy like me you may find it hard to admit that your hearing is getting bad and you might need a hearing aid. We have someone in our family that is getting up there in age and he literally screams when he talks. His hearing isn’t that good and I guess he talks so loud in order for him to hear his own voice. To him he is speaking correctly because he doesn’t hear himself as loud as other people do.

These same people that are losing their hearing will have to pretend to be hearing people at a certain point when the hearing gets really bad. After the 5th time of asking someone to repeat themselves you start to feel a little uncomfortable asking again. Eventually when speaking back and forth with people you start studying lips and attempting to lip read which isn’t very easy. Family members start to get mad at you because they think you are ignoring them or being selfish reading or watching a show.

Before the frustration of having bad hearing gets to you and your family I recommend checking with a local Tyler Texas hearing aid company. They will be able to check your hearing and show you hearing aid products that will work for your situation. There are also online hearing aid companies that sell hearing aids at discount prices and work with the government to get insurance to cover most of the cost of a hearing aid.

The online discounters that sell hearing aids will usually have licensed to do hearing tests come to your home, independent Tyler TX assisted living location, or apartment. They will test your hearing and get you setup with the hearing aid you need.

Avada‎
844 South Fleishel Avenue, Tyler, TX‎ – (903) 595-1811‎
Category: Hearing Aids

Beltone Hearing Center of Tyler‎
1329 South Beckham Avenue, Tyler, TX‎ – (903) 595-5580‎
Category: Hearing Aids

Jones Hearing Center Inc‎
626 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler, TX‎ – (903) 593-9112‎
Category: Hearing Aids

Platten Hearing Test Center‎
1719 Troup Highway, Tyler, TX‎ – (903) 593-8215‎
Category: Hearing Aids

Audibel Hearing Aid Centers‎
5100 Old Bullard Road, Tyler, TX‎ – (903) 561-9992‎
Category: Hearing Aids

Sears Hearing Aid Center‎
4701 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler, TX‎ – (903) 561-5114‎
Category: Hearing Aids

Trinity Clinic-Ear Nose-Throat‎
417 South Saunders Avenue, Tyler, TX‎ – (903) 533-1491‎
Category: Hearing Aids

Benke Theodore T MD Facs‎
417 South Saunders Avenue, Tyler, TX‎ – (903) 533-1491‎
Category: Hearing Aids

Audiology Associates of East Texas – David Twomey‎
1018 Pruitt Place, Tyler, TX‎ – (903) 592-8374‎
Category: Hearing Aids

ENT Associates of East Texas‎
3413 Golden Road, Tyler, TX‎ – (903) 592-3666‎
Category: Hearing Aids

Childbirth Services of Tyler

October 15th, 2009

Childbirth Services, midwifery in Tyler TX
Giving birth is such a life-changing, momentous event. Expectant parents should be careful when considering where they will deliver and who will help them.

Tyler, of course, has a number of excellent hospitals with very good maternity wards. But many women consider the hospital experience to be joyless, impersonal, and overly clinical. After all, pregnancy is not a disease to be treated primarily by drugs and disease specialists. It is a natural, beautiful part of life that ought to be celebrated and enjoyed. That’s why many women are turning toward Midwifery. Midwives have been operating for milleniu, all the way back to ancient Egypt!

In Tyler, the midwife community is lucky to have Certified Texas Midwife Thalia Hufton, Thalia is the founder and lead midwife of Childbirth Services, a licensed midwifery service that puts the mother in the driver’s seat, letting her choose what course of action is right for her and her baby. There are no cookie-cutters at Childbirth Services, because no two women–or two pregnancies–are exactly alike.

Thalia and her team provide excellent, comprehensive prenatal care, a large lending resource library, and amazing midwife availability. Whether it’s your first or your fourth, you’ll find comfort in knowing you have easy access to expert care. What makes them so effective? Knowledge and availability. Thalia and her associates have decades of experience giving prenatal counseling and helping moms deliver strong, healthy babies. And when problems or questions arise, they are just a phone call away. How many doctors will give you their beepers?

Your journey with Childbirth Services begins with a free consultation. This 30 minute interview will help Thalia and you decide whether Childbirth Services will be a good fit for you. If yours is a low risk pregnancy and you decide to utilize her services, she will start by helping you formulate a Personal Birth Plan. This will be a roadmap for your pregnancy journey, including all prenatal labs and checkups and ending only after 6 weeks of postpartum care. Your Personal Birth Plan is just that: personal. Since every pregnancy is different, Thalia will help you find a healthy rhythm as you progress toward your due date.

Along the way, Childbirth Service will offer many different types of therapy that are often overlooked or dismissed in traditional maternity care including herbal and aroma therapies, which many women say are extremely helpful.

As the big day approaches, you will be able to choose where you will have your baby. If you prefer, your midwife will come to your home. Otherwise, you can deliver at the Birth Center. The Birth Center, located in the Childbirth Services office facility, offers comfortable, homey bedrooms with all the necessary materials on hand right there. If you prefer a water-birth, they can accommodate that too in their large bath tub, although many women in labor just like to soak and relax for a while before delivery. Most importantly, the birth center is located just a few blocks from Mother Frances Hospital and East Texas Medical Center. Should a medical crisis arise, emergency care is only a minute away.

Assuming all goes smoothly, there is no need for you to stay at the Birth Center for long if you don’t want to. It’s not like a hospital, where moms are made to stay for two days. If your baby seems healthy and you feel good, you can go home when you are ready. And Thalia’s aftercare is every bit as warm and flexible as her prenatal care.

My husband and I personally experienced the care offered by Thalia and Childbirth Services. The costs were very low and the advice was always solid. Best of all, Thalia became much more than a midwife. She became a friend during our journey. She cheered me on when things were going well, and prayed hard for me when they got difficult. And in the end, the love and skill she and her colleagues showed helped to bring us two beautiful children. We still send her family newsletters to this day.

If you are going to have a baby, and your pregnancy is considered “low risk,” you would do well to consider Thalia Hufton and Childbirth Services.

Eyemart Express in Tyler

September 16th, 2009

Anyone who has spent any time in Tyler knows how important the medical establishment is to this community. (And no, this is not going to be a discussion of our current debate on health care. That may come in another article). One of our most important health concerns is eye care. Eyemart express has been serving East Texas for many years and comes highly recommended.

For those of us who find it difficult to get through our day without glasses, or with a broken pair, the occasional visit to Dr. Bennett and his staff of ophthalmologists is a necessary part of our lives. Eyemart express fills those prescriptions usually within a business day depending on the order and when it is placed. Their prices run the gambit but they have frames in all price ranges and styles.

While this is generally an excellent business, I do have one complaint and that in regards to their customer service. If you shop at Eyemart be prepared to spend twenty to thirty minutes minimum just waiting to speak with a staff member. While the store offers maintenance of the customers eyewear they won’t allow drop offs. This means signing in and a long wait even for a two minute consultation. Once, while awaiting service I observed a staff member socializing for ten or fifteen minutes with what I assume was an acquaintance. This sort of incident is probably not the rule, but for a patron in a hurry with a fussy child waiting it’s not good for customer relations.

Despite the sometimes unapproachable staff Eyemart has probably the best quality and price in town when it comes to prescription eyewear. They offer relatively low prices and a year warranty (something I have personally taken advantage of recently). For more information check out their website at www.eyemartexpress.com, or visit their Tyler office at 4826 South Broadway in Tyler. To reach the store by phone call (903) 581-6995.