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Paris Regional Health Enhances Labor & Delivery Experience Through Award-Winning Unit Transformation
July 23, 2026Paris Regional Health's Labor & Delivery unit has received new labor support equipment, patient resources and staff education opportunities after being named the grand prize winner of Birth and Body Empowerment's Mother's Day Giveaway. The resources are already being used to support mothers and families throughout their birth experience, with additional staff training planned in the coming months.
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Paris Regional Health Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care
July 15, 2026The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus award for demonstrating commitment to delivering evidence-based, life-saving stroke care.
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Paris Regional Health Celebrates Internal Medicine Residency Milestones and Honors Faculty, Resident Excellence
July 08, 2026Paris Regional Health’s Internal Medicine Residency Program recently celebrated its annual Resident Awards Ceremony, recognizing residents and faculty for excellence, achievement and dedication throughout the academic year. The event honored interns advancing in their residency training and highlighted the program’s continued commitment to developing skilled, compassionate physicians.
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Paris Regional Health Internal Medicine Residency Program Recognizes North Lamar HOSA with $500 Award
June 22, 2026Paris Regional Health Internal Medicine Residency Program Recognizes North Lamar HOSA with $500 Award
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Paris Regional Health Wound Care Center Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner Recognized with 2025 Provider Performance Award
May 20, 2026Paris Regional Health is proud to announce that Dr. Donald Wikoff, Medical Director of the Wound Care Center, and Nurse Practitioner Marla Davy have been recognized with the 2025 Healogics FIND. TREAT. HEAL.™ Provider Performance Award. Among nearly 600 centers nationwide, Dr. Wikoff’s and Marla's performance ranks among the very top—reflecting the expertise and dedication of the team serving patients in our community.
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Paris Regional Health CEO Steve Hyde Announces Retirement
May 04, 2026Veteran healthcare leader to retire in June following a decade at the helm of local hospital
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Paris Regional Health Wound Care Center Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Wound Healing and Clinical Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Wound Healing Rates
April 24, 2026Paris Regional Health Wound Care Center Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Wound Healing and Clinical Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Wound Healing Rates
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Paris Regional Health Publishes 2025 Community Benefit Report
April 17, 2026Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of Northeast Texas/Southeast Oklahoma
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Paris Regional Health Expands Orthopedic Services with New Hip Replacement Option
April 09, 2026Paris Regional Health has added a new hip replacement option, expanding access to advanced orthopedic care for the community.
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Paris Regional Health Celebrates 2025 Heart of Nursing Nurse of the Year
March 04, 2026Paris Regional Health celebrated the 2025 Heart of Nursing Nurse of the Year on February 12. Selected from the four quarterly award recipients — Shelby Vorwerk, William McCraney, Micah Zachry, and Jonathan Mendez — William McCraney was honored for his consistent compassion, excellence, and dedication to patient care. The ceremony also featured remarks from 2024 Nurse of the Year, Marlin Vaught, highlighting the vital impact nurses make every day.
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Healthy Habits to Start in 2026 for Better Overall Health
January 19, 2026The beginning of a new year offers a natural opportunity to reassess your health and build habits that help you feel better and stay healthier over time. While big resolutions can feel overwhelming or short-lived, the most effective changes usually come from small, sustainable strategies that are easier to maintain. In…
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Chris Boukas named Chief Operating Officer of Paris Regional Health
January 16, 2026Paris Regional Health has appointed Chris Boukas, RN, MBA, FACHE, as Chief Operating Officer, effective December 15, 2025. Boukas brings extensive operational, clinical, and financial leadership experience, most recently serving as COO at Catholic Health – St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in New York. His background includes senior leadership roles with Northwell Health and Advantage Care Physicians. Boukas expressed enthusiasm for joining Paris Regional Health and advancing its mission to improve community health.
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SPRIHA PAVULURI, MD, JOINS PARIS REGIONAL HEALTH
January 05, 2026Neurologist brings advanced epilepsy and neurological care to Paris and surrounding communities
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What Your Annual Blood Work Can Reveal About Your Health
December 22, 2025Your yearly blood work gives your provider information they can’t see during a physical exam, sometimes before you notice any symptoms at all. Blood work isn’t only for sick visits – routine lab work plays a key role in preventive care and long-term health. In Paris, Texas, many adults…
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Is It a Cold, the Flu, or Something Else? How to Tell the Difference
November 25, 2025When your child starts coughing, sneezing, or running a fever, it can be hard to know what you’re dealing with. As the seasons change and kids head back to school or daycare, coughs and sniffles start making the rounds. Here in Paris, TX, that often leaves parents asking: is it just a cold, or something more serious like the flu, RSV, or COVID-19? …
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Paris Regional Health Achieves Healthgrades’ Top Honor for Specialty Care
November 20, 2025Paris Regional Health ranks among America’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery for 6 years in a row.
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What Does Breast Cancer Look Like in Its Early Stages?
October 21, 2025Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, and early detection can dramatically improve outcomes. But what does breast cancer actually look like in its earliest stages? It’s not always a visible lump – early signs can be subtle, and knowing what to watch for can make all the difference. Below are some common early signs and symptoms to be…
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Paris Regional Health Expands Mental Health Services with Intensive Outpatient Program
October 20, 2025Paris Regional Health is pleased to announce the launch of its Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), providing structured, evidenced-based therapy for adults (18+) facing mental health challenges.
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Danielle Termin named Director of Auxiliary and Prime Senior Services for Paris Regional Health
October 08, 2025Community-minded leader brings strong background in outreach, education, and volunteer coordination to support hospital and senior programming
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Paris Regional Health Celebrates 25 Years of Wound Care Excellence at Business After Hours
September 29, 2025Paris Regional Health was proud to partner with the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce to host this month’s Business After Hours event, honoring the 25th anniversary of the hospital’s Wound Care Center.
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