Michael J. Lyons, D.O., Chief Medical Officer Coastal Gateway Health Center November marks the observance of American Diabetes Month, a critical period dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, its impact on millions of lives, and the importance of prevention and management strategies. With diabetes affecting approximately thirty-four (34) million Americans, including children and adults, this […]

Michael J. Lyons, D.O., Chief Medical Officer Coastal Gateway Health Center In the United States, influenza (flu) season typically begins in early October and can continue through May, it is during this time that the flu virus is making its way around the population. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza […]

By Gloria Roemer After much anticipation, Coastal Gateway Health Center officially opened its doors last week. The clinic is in Stowell, next to Tony’s BBQ on SH 124. Dozens of community leaders and members of the medical community attended the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony. Chief Executive Officer Kaley Smith welcomed everyone and presented the […]

By Gloria Roemer It was standing room only at the Winnie-Stowell Community Building this past Saturday as hundreds of friends and family of long time East Chambers Coach Todd East, came together to support him and his family as he battles cancer. Organizers Scott Jones, Tammy Gilfillian, Gena Campbell, and others brought the community together […]

By Pastor Sammy Little, First Baptist Church of Stowell The community event for Todd East was wonderful. My favorite part was seeing all the people who now live away who made the effort to come back. One was Ted Williams. He was a football coach here years ago and we became friends the year before […]

Tuesday, November 7th, Cornerstone Church hosted their first packing party for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. This organization sends shoeboxes filled with things like school supplies, hygiene items, clothes, and toys to children around the world. Along with this box of gifts, the children will go through The Greatest Journey, which is a discipleship program […]

Michael J. Lyons, D.O., Chief Medical Officer Coastal Gateway Health Center November is a special month for those in the healthcare industry and for individuals and families who have experienced the vital support of hospice and palliative care. It is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (NHPCM), a time designated to raise awareness about these […]

By Gloria Way Close to 100 family, friends, and fans of Winnie’s own Tristan Parker gathered at Charlie’s Bar & Grill last Thursday evening to celebrate Parker’s success and wish him well as he heads to the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in December. Parker, 19, is ranked #8 bull rider in the world and #1 […]

By Gloria Way Several residents of Beach City spoke to Chambers County Commissioners Court at its regular meeting last week in protest of plans to dredge a deep-water connection between the Houston Ship Channel and a planned future deepwater terminal facility at Cedar Port Industrial Park in Beach City. The residents presented “action needed immediately!” […]