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Center for Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry

February 15th, 2010

Robert D. Burnett DDS

Teeth Whitening Tyler Texas

210 E 5th St
Tyler, TX 75701-4223
(903) 597-7721

Robert D. Burnett DDS FA is located at 210 E. Fifth Street, Tyler, Texas 75701 If you are looking for a good dentist that is located in Tyler, then I strongly would advise you to try them. They are very professional, but most important care about the needs of the patient. I first heard about Dr. Burnett through my neighbor who goes to Glenwood church of Christ. I was in pain and did not have the funds necessary to fix my problems. I had mentioned my friends that I was in pain and was looking for someone who could help me. They told me they have a dentist at their church who might be able to help me. The next thing I knew is I had an appointment to go see a dentist.

When I went there I was planning on pulling the tooth that was giving me problems, because I had had another dentist who looked at my teeth and said that I needed root canals for these teeth or pulled. But when Dr. Burnett took a look at my teeth he told me he could fix it for me without having to pull it or a root canal. To my amazement I was shocked, I was about to get one of my teeth pulled because I had no money to do a root canal and another dentist told me its the way to go. For the same price that it would have cost me to get the tooth pulled, he was able to fix the cavity and save my tooth. One of his main concerns for me was to make sure he kept my tooth in place if he could at all.

Finding a good dentist is usually an easy task as most people are referred to a dentist by someone they know living in Tyler Texas. For those relocating to Tyler who don’t really know anyone who can refer you to a dentist it helps to find a business directory like this. I personally use Dr. Hammond in South Tyler for general dentistry. I am happy to refer others to him and you just have no clue as he does an excellent job.

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I was so glad to see that there are still dentists out there who don’t just want to rip you off and say that you need the most expensive thing done just so they can have more money. I am glad I got a second opinion and God provided someone who was willing to go the extra mile and help someone out. Dr. Burnett has been able to save several of my teeth which means he saved me lots of money along with my teeth. This took place about 6 weeks ago and I do not have pain at this time. They were willing to work with my financial situation which has enabled me to just about get them paid off.

Dr. Burnett was so kind in doing the procedures. Anytime I was in pain, he would stop and make sure I was numb enough to finish the work. He was very gentle when giving the shots in my gum. I am always afraid before, but later on I realized it was not that bad. It was worth a little pain to get all the teeth taken care of, and get rid of the throbbing pain I had previously. Unfortunately I waited too long to take care of my dental needs, but you don’t have to.

If you go every six months to have them cleaned like you should, then you won’t suddenly have pain and need to pay more than what you should. If you make regular visits to the dentist it will run around $100-$150. If you put things off, then it will cost hundreds of dollars later from the fact that you did not go when it was time. Not worth doing things the wrong way thinking you save money by not going at all. Teeth are very important to us and require care in order to last. Trust me I am learning my lesson the hard way.

Dr. Burnett is amazing and worth the time and money. You can tell he cares for you. His office can help you with all your dental needs. They do have a card that you can apply to help you with your needs. Most dentist offices take a credit card that is specifically designed for your health needs. Going to their website will tell you more about their offers and the office times. Check them out, I am sure you will like them as much as I do.

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Tyler, TX Hospitals

February 8th, 2010

If you are looking for a hospital in Tyler, TX, you have come to the right place. For a city of just around 100,000 people, Tyler has excellent medical resources. Not only is the specialty Spine & Joint hospital one of the best in the nation, but the 3 major general hospitals in the city are very competitive, and offer a wide variety of services. But even if you live one of Tyler’s many outlying towns, you are still in good shape.Tyler’s major hospitals are incredibly well connected with general and specialty clinics all over East Texas.

Here is a brief rundown of the three major Tyler Hospitals:

UT Health Science Center at Tyler

UT Health Center is located North of Tyler on Highway 271 has more than 20 outpatient clinics scattered around Tyler and the surrounding towns, and a 109-bed academic hospital, and an Emergency Care Center. This hospital employs more than 90 full-time registered nurses. UT Health Center’s primary focus is researching, educating about, and caring for pulmonary and heart disease, but they include a broad range of specialty clinics from their Center for Asthma, Allergy, & Lung Disease (and how many East Texans DON’T struggle with allergies?) to their Podiatry Clinic.

Trinity Mother Francis Hospital

Mother Frances Hospital merged with Trinity Clinics in 1995. The result was Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics. In the outlying East Texas communities like Minneola, Jacksonville, Athens and Quitman, Trinity Clinics offer a wide array of health services, and because they are linked with the hospital, there are virtually endless treatment options.

Trinity Mother Frances Hospital is the most celebrated hospital in the entire East Texas region. It is a faith based and non-profit hospital which has served east Texas for ore than seventy years. Located on S. Beckham Street, TMFH is a 370 bed facility that offers general medical and surgical care for adults and children, obstetric care, and includes an around the clock emergency department. The hospital employs more than five hundred full-time registered nurses.

Trinity Mother Frances is especially well known for treating heart related illnesses. The Trinity Mother Frances Heart Institute has performed more than half a million cardiac procedures, including thirteen thousand open-heart surgeries. The heart institute has received a 5 star rating for its cardiac services.

East Texas Medical Center

East Texas Medical Center in Tyler is also located on South Beckham on the East side of Tyler, right across from Trinity Mother Frances. ETMC Tyler and is one of 15 systems throughout East Texas.

ETMC is a non-profit, 422 bed hospital, employing more than six hundred full-time registered nurses. Services provided include general medical and surgical procedures, both adult and pediatric, obstetric care, and psychiatric care.

Like Trinity Mother Frances, East Texas Medical Center bills itself as a Healcare system, offering clinics all around the region, including Gilmer, Van Zandt, Rusk and Athens. These clinics offer a variety of services. In all, ETMC employs more than six thousand workers in its fifteen hospitals. ETMC aims to make health care more local for East Texans. That means they don’t focus the bulk of their resources on their central Tyler hospital, but on these smaller hospitals and clinics.

Tyler is also home to a specialty hospital

The Texas Spine & Joint Hospital

Texas Spine & Joint Hospital is a for-profit, 20 bed hospital that employs more than sixty full-time registered nurses. Their physicians specialize in all varieties of spinal care and surgery. They have received a Five Star rating for Joint Replacement surgery and for Spine Surgery from the HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Studies. More impressively, the Texas Spine & Joint Hospital is ranked # 1 in all of Texas for Spine Surgery, and in the top 5 percent nationally for spine surgery.

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Dr. Hammond Dental Office on Heritage Dr

February 2nd, 2010

Dr. Charles R. Hammond, DDS

120 East Heritage Drive Tyler, TX 75703-5120
(903) 561-5610
image963231238.jpgI have been getting my teeth cleaned at Dr. Hammonds dental office for a couple years now. I was referred to this Tyler dentist by my wife who had been going there for awhile. This dentist office is unique in that there are atleast two dental higenists that work here that have been there for 25 years.

At Dr. Hammonds office you will find that his staff and higenists are carefully chosen. His office does a great job with those that provide dental care to people like me that really pay attention to those who care. I have been to some dental offices where it almost seems like the employees are zoned out trying to push through another week of teeth grinding. You will not find this attitude at Dr. Hammonds dental office. The employees here genuinely enjoy their jobs and you see this in how they educate and care for you throughout your visit.

We have not been paid by Dr. Hammonds office to refer them to this directory and Tyler Texas residents. We genuinely love the care and work of the dental staff at Dr. Hammonds and want to give them their deserved online promotion.

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At this dentist office you have your choice of picking Dr. Hammond Sr. Or his son. I use the more seasoned Dr. Hammond although I here they are both good dentists. If you have decided on Dr. Hammonds dental office in Tyler from reading our review please let them know you heard about them on Tylertxdirectory.com!

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For Better or For Worse

January 26th, 2010

Such a romantic set of words! It was nearly 36 years ago that my wife and I recited that well-known phrase. We were in love, young and naive. At the ripe old ages of 18 and 20, we had all the wisdom, maturity and health needed to get us through the next 60 odd years. For the following 25 to 30 years (though the wisdom and maturity often lacked as we raised 3 kids) our health was invincible. We worked together on house building projects, played team sports, did long distance cycling and lifted weights, along with many other physical activities. (I often joked that I wanted to die while bench pressing 300 lbs. on my 100th birthday.) We had our health, a strong Christian faith and a rock solid marriage.

At the age of about 53 I was aware of some changes taking place in my body; then in June of 2007 I was diagnosed with Parkinsons’s. Though my health had begun to fail, my faith and marriage have remained firm, neither of which I will ever take for granted. When my wife vowed to stick with me though thick and thin, having a man with functional changes around the house was the farthest thing from her mind. Now that it seems to be happening, how is she handling it? That’s largely up to me. How is my attitude? Am I doing all that I am able in order to lighten the load Parkinsons while she works to make ends meet? (Disability pensions don’t pay that great.)

I refuse to be a complainer as it will only serve to alienate myself from others, including the one person I need most. For now, I do my best to keep the house clean and do most of the meal preparation, simple things which now take a lot longer to do than they used to.

Communication is absolutely essential and presumption is a huge no-no. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not suggesting there will never be trying times. Any debilitating condition will test the best of relationships, but testing does not have to weaken. Any weight lifter will tell you that in order to get stronger the muscles need to be pushed or stretched beyond their comfort. Though it is not uncommon for marriages to fall apart in the midst of sickness, it certainly does not have to be the case. Working together through the darkest times (especially during times of depression) can and will strengthen the union; but it takes team work. Never being presumptuous and always showing appreciation are on the top of the priority list.

Things happen in life that don’t seem fair; but fair or not, life goes on. Having Parkinson’s in our family was not my choice nor was it my wife’s; what we make of it is our choice. When she said “for better or for worse” in June of ‘72, she meant it, and I will do all that is in my power and ability to make it “better”.

- Alf Todd

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WIC Low Income Government Assistance

January 26th, 2010

WIC

WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children and is a program designed to help pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5 with nutrition. There is a daily clinic in Tyler and mobile clinics at other locations in our area once a week too.

To qualify for benefits, you have to live in Texas and have a low income for the number of people in your household. Benefits are given after a financial assessment has been made. There are details on the WIC website and you can phone the WIC hotline to find out if your family is eligible (details on www.dshs.state.tx.us/wic)

They have information in both English and all materials are also available in Spanish.

In my experience, the ladies who run the WIC program are really helpful. It would seem that this is not the easiest of programs to administer but they do it with a smile. We received help when I was pregnant and had a child under five. We were given a health assessment and nutritional advice as well as the food package. This came in the form of a ‘gift card’ which could be redeemed at most local superstores. Specific food types and in some cases, brands, are listed for you to purchase. You receive an information sheet and a video to watch to help you get started and in most supermarkets the products you can choose are labelled ‘WIC’ to help you as you shop.

At one of my WIC appointments the nutritionist identified that my daughter was iron deficient. I guess I wasn’t surprised as she is a terrible eater! But I was glad to have all sorts of ideas, suggestions and recipes to help. She was also given a children’s book on each visit which is I think is great. Any help with encouraging literacy has to be good for kids in East Texas.


We had milk, eggs, cereal, peanut butter, bread, rice, beans, fruit and veg. It was a real help to our family budget. I was also offered breast feeding support and even an electric pump to aid feeding. I have to say I am really impressed that they would spend the time and money to help Moms breastfeed. We all know it is the best start for a baby to have it’s mother’s milk but it is not always an easy choice to make and sustain. Any support is really valuable. It was also good to know that my baby was on target on the growth chart. I continued to receive a food package as I was nursing him and once I began to feed him solids, I was given formula and baby food and cereal on my card each month.

I think it is well worth applying for the WIC program if your income is low. You do need to prove your income twice a year and visit the clinic at least every three months but that is a small price to pay for the assistance you receive. And don’t worry, there is no stigma attached to receiving WIC as there are so many families in East Texas who receive it. It is not just for single parents or those out of work. A lot of families here are living on a single income because Moms bravely chose to stay at home with their children. In this community there are also a large proportion of families who have lots of children or extended family living with them and so are eligible for benefits even though their income is not low. I have always been treated with respect at the Lindale WIC office and have no hesitation in recommending their services to others.

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Labor of Love Birth Center

January 25th, 2010

Labor of Love Birth Center

417 S. Chilton Avenue
Tyler 75702
903-526-2600
www.laboroflovetyler.com

Would you like a hospital-free birth controlled by YOU?

Then Vicky at Labor of Love is the person you are looking for to help you.

Vicky is a licensed midwife with a childbirth center in central Tyler. She provides a full range of maternity care, delivery and post-partum care plus breast-feeding support for a fraction of the cost of a hospital delivery. You can chose to deliver at home or at her birth center (which by the way is just 5 minutes away from ETMC and TMF in case you have an anxious relative concerned that complications may arise). Vicky also does water births.

The Birth Center is a lovely old Tyler stately home with a clinical room downstairs and sonogram facilities next door. On the first floor is the delivery suite. It is just like a home – with a double bed, rocking chair and spa bath, plus additional facilities for housing members of the family that might want to be with you while you are in labor.

Vicky delivered my son at our home in Lindale. I chose midwife care because I didn’t want any unnecessary medical interventions and I feel that giving birth should be a nice relaxed ‘normal’ experience. I trust someone whose whole career revolves around normal childbirth rather than an surgeon who’s main job is to perform operations!

For me, not having to drive to into town was wonderful – Vicky has a clinic once a week in Lindale as well as her Tyler location. I saw no doctors at all during my pregnancy and delivery – Vicky did everything. She came to my house the week before I went into labor and on 3 subsequent visits after the birth to check on me and the baby. How nice it was not to have to get up and travel with a newborn to a doctor’s office whilst recovering from giving birth.

I opted for a waterbirth in the tub at home with candles and my music playing. Sure it was painful but Vicky had primed us well with techniques for getting through it and she was so encouraging and communicative that I felt I could get through anything. When the baby was born she checked him quickly then let us bathe together while she completed paperwork and tidied up. There was no rush or interference, I just had precious moments with my newborn that I will remember forever. My husband helped weigh and dress him and then we chilled out enjoying him together before our children woke up and disturbed the peace!

I have absolute confidence in Vicky’s abilities. As a nurse myself I had quizzed her a lot about what she would do if this or that happened. She is well equipped to deal with emergencies. I can truly say that I had a great childbirth experience and I wish that many more would ‘see the light’ and opt for midwife care too.

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Pregnancy Resource Center

January 19th, 2010

Pregnancy Resource Center

1003 S Baxter Ave
Tyler 75701
Open M-F
Call for opening times.
903 592 4495

You can think about nothing else. What if I’m pregnant?

Maybe you have even taken a home test … and another and another. Are they really accurate anyway? You might be thinking – what is going to happen to me if I really am expecting a baby?

Don’t be terrified. There are people waiting to help you. Call the Pregnancy Resource Center in Tyler before you do anything else. You need someone to be on your side and help you process what is happening to you.

The Pregnancy Resource Center is in a little house opposite Tyler Junior College. Don’t be put off by the homey atmosphere and the fact that they give their services for free – these guys are professionals. Firstly they have lab-accurate pregnancy tests and can give you proof of pregnancy, an expected date of delivery and later, a sonogram. They also have access to all sorts of information to help you decide what you are going to do next.

The ladies at the Pregnancy Center will listen to you and discuss your personal circumstances. They will talk about your choices and can refer you to a local maternity home (Fatherheart) and an adoption agency (Loving Alternatives) should you want more information about these options. In addition they can tell you about the methods of abortion used to end pregnancies.

At the center there is also information about other Tyler support agencies for women and children. They also offer post-abortion counseling and can refer you for help if you struggling with grief over the loss of a baby through SIDS. They have information on WIC and Medicaid and sexually transmitted diseases.

Finally, should you be struggling with finances, the center can help with maternity and baby clothes and equipment through their sister organisation ‘Building Blocks’ which is right next door.

One of the things I love about the Pregnancy Center is that they are loving and non-judgemental. Many of the volunteers have made mistakes in their lives and are helping because of their own experiences. Be sure that you will be treated with care and respect and that even if you are now feeling despair at your circumstances – there is hope.

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Andrews Center – Tyler

January 16th, 2010

Andrews Center is a Behavioral Health care System is located at 2323 W Front St., Tyler, Texas 75702.  Andrews Center is a non-profit charity, mental health and mental retardation center. They employ some of the best trained professionals in behavioral health care. I first found out about Andrews Center through the Salvation Army because they offer to take people that are there and in need of help to their center. I have actually been there myself once because of a report I once got from someone who thought I had some problems.

The staff there was very friendly and the wait was just about as long as any other doctor. When I was seen by a physician, she thoroughly evaluated me and came to the conclusion that the diagnosis that the other doctor gave was not true. What a relief to find out that I did not need any medication for something I didn’t have. I know it’s a scary thing to go to a mental place to find out if you are in need of any help in that area….but these days there are more people struggling mentally, emotionally, and physically than we would like to know. In addition to feeling awkward going there you may begin to think that there might be a problem with you and may become frustrated when you can’t figure out exactly what the problem is. The staff will make you feel comfortable as they determine if your are mentally unstable in some way.


In my opinion, we all are a little bit on the lonely side …we just don’t want to admit it because you feel you will be looked down upon and people won’t treat you the same. Just like any other illness you need to make sure you get the help necessary for you to start living life once again, like you used to. Andrews Center is very professional and nobody there will judge you for going there. Everything that they find out is very confidential. You don’t have to be afraid of people finding out about your issues.

Their mission is to serve the community to assure high quality, effective behavioral health care. You can be sure their value is provided in trying to recognize and affirm the dignity and worth of each individual. They also seek the best in others; and demand it from themselves. The Andrews Center takes care of each other and values ethics, honesty and integrity. The staff welcomes your questions and they will never turn you away because of your race, sex, age, religion or disability. My experience with Andrews Center has been good and I would encourage you to seek help, if you need it.

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Tyler Abortion Clinic Resource Center

January 13th, 2010

Pregnancy and Abortion Information Resource Center

(Sonograms, consultation, and confidential advice)
Call for more information: (903) 592-4495
1003 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX 75701

Tyler Abortion Clinic resource center is a ministry that YWAM offers for any pregnant girl. Their goal is to save as many babies as they can and help the mother make the best decision for her and her baby besides abortion. The Tyler abortion clinic resource center is located close to T.J.C. (Tyler Junior College). They offer free pregnancy tests for the girls that go in their office and also counsel them if they want it.

They have available a free sonogram so that the expectant mother can see their baby. Besides providing tests for them they also inform the girls about the dangers of having sex outside of marriage and about getting sexually transmitted diseases. The staff working there are wonderful women of God who love God and want the girls in there to make the right decision for their lives and their baby.


Tyler Abortion Resource Center is a blessing because they actually care about both lives, the life of the baby and the life of the mother. It seems to me that any other place you go today they would rather you abort the baby because it’s an inconvenience for your life instead of a blessing. They also have videos to watch that prepare you for becoming a mother.

Trust me it is not an easy task to take on planned or unplanned motherhood.  Being a mother is a life long thing to where you will learn how to be the best mother over time with the help of God, Christian role models and family.  Abortion Clinic in Tyler resource center helps you get started in the right direction. They also have a program called Building Blocks where the girls can go earn points and get stuff that they need for their children. The way it works is that you meet with a counselor, they give you the things you need to do before your next appointment. When you arrive at your next appointment, if you have completed the things they required you to, then you earn points and you in return can go shopping for your baby.

Some of the things you have to complete there to earn points are some parenting classes, watching some videos, going and getting WIC and going to your doctor appointment and other stuff like that. Tyler Texas Abortion Clinic resource center and Building Blocks work together to better prepare the girls for parenthood. They are a non profit organization and everything they have is by donation. I look at it this way, they are people who offer up their lives to help others in need without wanting anything in return.

These days you can’t find too many places or people who are willing to give of themselves the way I have seen the people at the Abortion Clinic Resource Center and Building Blocks do for so many years. Just in case you know of anyone who needs help in this area, have them contact the Abortion Clinic Information Center in Tyler because I guarantee you that whoever is going to help you cares about you and your child or friend. I could not think of a better place for you to go and get help if you find yourself in a place that you thought you would never end up.

Unplanned pregnancy could happen to anyone and that next person could be you. Don’t worry because the people there won’t judge you because of the pregnancy whether it is planned or unplanned. They love God and they love God’s children, whoever they might be or whatever they might have done to get there in the first place. Abortion Clinic Info Center in Tyler TX has been a blessing for many girls including myself.

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Tyler Dentists Care And Comfort

January 12th, 2010

What is more uncomfortable that a dentist office? Nothing comes to your mind? Well, it doesn’t has to be that way. Smith Dental Care is known for its comforting care for their patients. They not only have options for pain relief through “laughing gas” or I.V. but they also have other ways to make you feel comfortable, even through the pulling and drilling. When you first walk into the Tyler Dentists clinic you are greeted by smiling faces and entertaining conversation. You may be use to the uncomfortable, uncushioned chair.

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As you sit expect to be surprised when they ask if you would like the massager on or off, or if you want a pillow and blanket. And expect to feel pampered as they hand you your own remote and head phones to control your personal television. As the doctors come in to work on your teeth prepare to be entertained by delightful conversation, even though you probably will just be listening. They have very easy payment plans and are always eager to work with you no matter your situation. Satisfaction is a guarantee. Its is easy to set up new appointments and reschedule old appointments. They even have a follow up phone call to check on their patients recovery.

The dentists at Dr. Smith’s office and their assistants are professional and always friendly and understanding. Whatever you need they are willing to help you, and answer any questions.

Smith Dental Care maybe more expensive than other dental offices here in Tyler, but I assure you that you will have a very satisfying dental experience with comfort and in a clean friendly environment.

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