U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Keep Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facility Workers Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic
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May is Elder Abuse Prevention Month, and locally it is often heartbreaking when typing the arrest report. Elderly abuse is often unreported, and sometimes little interaction. The abuse is not only physical, it runs the gambit from money scams, to emotional, and physical abuse. In a community…
Sabine County is not included in this coalition.
As more businesses start to open and more people start to get out and about, please remember to proceed cautiously and follow recommended guidelines. The number of reported COVID-19 cases is still increasing in our region, and sadly, another death was recorded today.
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Leading Cancer Treatment Center Admits to Antitrust Crime and Agrees to Pay $100 Million Criminal Penalty
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Orders In Accordance With Federal Guidelines To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19 In Texas
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Join us for "Fair on the Square", in honor of April-Child Abuse Prevention Month! This is a FREE event for children and families of Sabine County. Games, bounces houses and giveaways will be from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and beginning around dusk is Toy Story 4, so bring your chairs and blankets! Thi…
Dr. Robert Kistler from Lufkin Family Medicine is pleased to announce the opening of Rayburn Family Medicine. Desiree Holley, PA-C, and Dr. J. Berthold Spencer will both be serving the area. “We look forward to serving all your Health Care needs.”
Rayburn Family Medicine was welcomed with excitement by the community at their official ribbon cutting, and open house, Thursday, Feb. 20. For the lake area residents the growing community was in need of a provider. Dr. Spencer, Dr. Kistler, and Desiree Holley PAC, along with the entire staf…
Looking for a skilled nursing home for your loved one, or out patient therapy, look no further, Hillside Nursing and Rehabilitation is a great choice, and we have alot to offer, we offer Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, and Speech therapy, our staff is the best around, we do 5 activit…
Every month we hold a Resident Council meeting and at this meeting the residents vote for individuals that go above and beyond. This month they voted Meghan Williams for nurse of the month, Tiffani Bradberry non-nursing staff of the month and last but definitely not least Mrs.Ritter for resi…
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Looking to hire someone for night shift taking care of an elderly couple. One week on, one week off. Call for an interview. No emails or text messages will be answered. Phone calls only. Please call (936)201-0740. Must be willing to submit to a background check.
Don’t forget that Friday is Valentine’s Day; a small gift or gesture can sure make a man’s quality of life better. Remember, behind every good man are several good women.
Thank you to Dr. Scott Norwood, MD, Trauma Medical Director and Jo Ann Peters, RN-BSN, Trauma Program Manager from UT Health in Tyler for educating our nurses, providers, & paramedics on Initial Trauma Patient Assessment and Management. UT Health Tyler is the nearest Level 1 Trauma Faci…
Savannah Food Company, Inc. takes issues of food safety seriously and in an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling certain formulations of Cornbread Dressing and Bread Stuffing that included frozen diced eggs supplied to our company by Almark Foods of Gainesville, GA. Products that co…
Congratulations to our 7th grade boys for placing 1st in their tournament over this past weekend!
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Dear Editor,
Sabine County Hospital is seeking a PRN dietary worker. Prior hospital food service experience preferred. Interested candidates may apply online at www.sabinecountyhospital.com or in person with our HR Department.
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Lone Star Legal Aide out of Houston will be at local VFW POST 10351 in Hemphill on the afternoon of Jan 24th 2020 available to speak with Veteran's who need legal advise or assistance. All Veterans are encourage to come by the POST and speak with them.
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Investigation of Scombrotoxin Fish Poisoning Linked to Yellowfin/Ahi Tuna, Fall 2019
As the holiday season approaches again, Sabine County Children's Service Board invites you to participate in the 2019 Empty Stocking Program. It is sponsored by the Sabine County children's service Board, in 2018 we had request from 97 families with a total of 291 children. The amount spent …
The Sabine County Food Pantry will be distributing turkeys to current clients on Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 1PM until 4PM. No early hand outs before 1PM. No new applications will be accepted on that day.
Mann Packing Co., Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Vegetable Products Sold in the United States and Canada Due to Potential Health Risks
Nestlé USA Announces Voluntary Recall of Ready-to-Bake Refrigerated Cookie Dough Products
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Like many people, I suffer from acid reflux. It flared up and I went to the store and noticed almost every medication was pulled from the shelves. The manager said they had been recalled. Here's what I found out:
AG Paxton Leads Multi-State Coalition Win in Lawsuit to Protect Texans and Physicians from Obamacare Mandate
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FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION INVOLVING FRAUDULENT GENETIC TESTING RESULTS IN CHARGES AGAINST 35 INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER $2.1 BILLION IN LOSSES IN ONE OF THE LARGEST HEALTH CARE FRAUD SCHEMES EVER CHARGED
Mical Seafood Inc Recalls Tuna Products for Possible Scombroid Poisoning
FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products: Prevention Through Public Education
On September 16, 2019, General Mills announced a voluntary recall of five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour with a better if used by date of September 6, 2020. Consumers are reminded that flour is not a ‘ready to eat’ ingredient.
The Center will be kicking Monday off with barbecue this week, and ending with with fish-fry Friday. Everyone is welcome to break bread at the Senior Center on 561 Starr Street, no matter what your age is. Tuesday is everyone's favorite chicken and dumplings.
Always great friends and fun times during out lunch time break at the Nutrition Center in Hemphill.
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Saturday, September 14 at 2 p.m. the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce will host a book-signing by Jody Edward Ginn. His book East Texas Troubles will be on display. The event is sponsored by Serenity Books.
VFW Post 10351 is pleased to announce Bingo night is growing, and so are the jackpots.
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District Court Orders Texas Company to Stop Selling Adulterated Food
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