UT Health East Texas EMS

11/03/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Robert Droder has been voted Best in Town: Oncologist! Dr. Droder is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized cancer care to every patient. From diagnosis to treatment and beyond, he works closely with patients and their families, guiding them through every step of their cancer journey with expertise, care and hope.

Thank you, Dr. Droder, for your unwavering commitment to improving lives and making a difference in our community. For more information, visit https://uthealtheasttexas.com/find-a-provider/provider/1275538985.

10/20/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS welcomes new caregivers to the team! They are just finishing orientation and will begin their field training across our service areas. Pictured from left to right are Paramedic Michael Montano, EMT Brian Dickens, Paramedic Janese Largent, Flight Nurse Cody Carter, EMT Jennifer Chapa, EMT Jayla Bell, Paramedic Alexander Zirnheld and EMT Aletheia Sandley.

If you or someone you know is interested in a career with UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1, learn more by clicking the link in the comments below.

10/17/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS Paramedic Tyler Crews and EMT Madison DeSpain joined fellow first responders at the National Night Out in Athens! Our EMS team was proud to connect with the community and stand alongside the many agencies working together to keep East Texans safe.

10/02/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS and AIR 1 were proud to be part of the Kaufman County Preparedness Festival! This community event was a great opportunity to share free resources, safety information and fun prizes—all to help families stay prepared for any type of emergency or disaster. We’re grateful to connect with our community and support preparedness in East Texas!

09/24/2025

Keeping our students and community safe is always a top priority. UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 recently donated five Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) bags to the Athens Police Department, placing them with School Resource Officers on Athens ISD campuses. We also helped distribute 24 nasal Narcan dispensers, provided by the State of Texas, to give officers another tool to save lives in the event of an opioid overdose. We hope these supplies never have to be used. But if they are, they’ll help protect our children, educators and neighbors in times of crisis. We’re grateful for the partnership of Athens Police Department and Athens ISD, and proud to stand alongside our first responders in making our schools and community safer.

09/22/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 recently presented their annual report to the Panola County Commissioners Court, including a tour of the newest ambulance in the fleet, an ECMO/NICU critical care transport unit. UT Health EMS/AIR 1 Medical Director Dr. Yagnesh Desai showed the county judge and commissioners how this addition enhances high-level care transport across East Texas and demonstrates the ongoing commitment of UT Health EMS to the East Texas region. Additionally, Ms. Parker's Carthage High School Government Class was also in attendance and toured the ambulance, receiving an up-close view of the most advanced mobile lifesaving equipment our region has to offer.

09/15/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS welcomes new caregivers to the team! They are just finishing orientation and will begin their field training across our service areas.

Pictured from left to right are EMT Ty Hipp, Paramedic Mason Keeler, EMT Shaun Mosley, Paramedic Jonathan Akers, EMT Michaela Akers, Paramedic Elise Johnson, EMT Samantha Petitt, EMT Amber Harris and EMT Jennifer Garcia.

If you or someone you know is interested in a career with UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1, learn more at the link in our comments below.

09/15/2025

08/25/2025

Friday Night Lights are back! EMT Bethany Dyson and Paramedic Tyler Crews from UT Health East Texas EMS were on the sidelines at Eustace High School’s season opener, helping keep players and fans safe. We’re proud to support our local schools and cheer alongside the communities we serve all season long!

08/20/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS welcomes new caregivers to the team! They are just finishing orientation and will begin their field training across our service areas.

Pictured from left to right are EMT Angel Tanner, EMT Kammie Huffman, EMT Perry Starling, EMT Emily McMellon, EMT David Grewing, EMT Nahum Rincon, EMT Chris Lopez, EMT Travis Ebner, EMT Michael Fisher, EMT Abraham Jaralillo, Paramedic Zachary Paul, EMT Dallas McKinney, EMT Caleb Barnes, EMT John Hall and EMT James Calhoun.

Interested in joining our team? Check out the link in the comments below.

07/28/2025

UT Health East Texas EMS and UT Health Jacksonville are proud to partner in donating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the City of Rusk for its public swimming pool. This life-saving device ensures the community has quick access to critical care in the event of a cardiac emergency. Together, we’re making East Texas safer!