Black Nurses Rock Tyler,Texas

02/25/2026

The Northeast Texas Public Health District serves a vital function for the citizens of Smith County and Northeast Texas. The organization serves to prevent illness, promote health, and protect the community.

02/19/2026

09/03/2025

🛑 Financial Exploitation is a Crime 🛑

Every year, thousands of elderly and disabled adults are taken advantage of through financial exploitation. 💸 This abuse can leave lasting damage — not just financially, but emotionally too.

👉 If it’s not your money, it’s a crime.
👉 If it’s not your right, it’s abuse.

This October, during Elderly & Disabled Exploitation Awareness Month, let’s come together to protect our most vulnerable community members.

✅ Be aware of the warning signs: sudden bank account changes, unpaid bills, missing possessions, or unusual financial activity.
✅ Speak up if you suspect exploitation.
✅ Support and respect the independence and dignity of elderly and disabled individuals.

Together, we can stop exploitation before it starts. 💙

04/10/2025

Exciting News from Black Nurses Rock Tyler!

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Podcast Series hosted by our very own Michelle Franklin, BSN, RN! Get ready to tune in for “The Power of Nursing” — a special edition in honor of Nursing Week.

We’ll be spotlighting nurses who are making a powerful impact in their communities and in the field of healthcare.

Do you know a nurse who embodies the power of nursing?
Someone whose dedication, compassion, and excellence deserves to be celebrated?
Tag them below or message us — we’d love to feature them!

Stay tuned for our guest lineup and episode launch dates!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Black Nurses Rock!

This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the resilience, compassion, and dedication of our Black nurses who make a difference in the lives of so many. Your hard work and commitment inspire hope and healing in our communities.

May your holiday be filled with love, laughter, and well-deserved rest. Let us continue to support, uplift, and empower one another as we move forward together.

With gratitude and appreciation,
Black Nurses Rock President Lisa Williams

10/23/2024

Smith County residents can begin casting their ballots Monday during two weeks of early voting for the November 5, 2024, Presidential Election.
From October 21 through November 1, Smith County residents can cast their ballots at any of the eight early voting locations, which include:
• First Christian Church - Christian Life Center Room 5: 4202 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler
• Heritage Building: 1900 Bellwood Road, Tyler
• The Hub: 304 E. Ferguson Street, Tyler
• Kinzie Community Center: 912 Mt. Sylvan St., Lindale
• Noonday Community Center: 16662 CR 196, Tyler
• Starrville Church of the Living God, 18396 Highway 271, Winona
• Whitehouse Methodist Church: 405 W. Main Street, Whitehouse
• Green Acres Baptist Church – Flint Campus, at 1010 CR 137, Flint
New this election, the Green Acres Baptist Church – Flint Campus, will be open for early voting during weekdays only. It will NOT be a polling place on Saturday or Sunday.
Because of Smith County’s construction of its parking garage next door to the Elections Office and The Hub, parking will be tight at the main polling place. Elections Administrator Michelle Allcon is asking voters to consider casting their ballots at one of the other locations.
Not sure where the closest polling location is to where you live or work?
Smith County has an easy-to-use interactive map on its website.
Visit www.smith-county.com/government/departments/elections/current-election-information and click on the “Interactive Map of Smith County” link.
Beginning on Monday, October 21, there will also be a red banner at the top of the homepage, at www.smith-county.com, to make it easier for visitors to access the current election information.
Early voting dates and times include:
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, October 21-25
• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 26
• Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 27
• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, October 28 - November 1.
If you would like to apply for a mail-in ballot, the deadline for the Elections Office to receive the application is October 25.
Election Day is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Smith County residents will be able to choose any of the 38 polling locations to cast their ballots on Election Day. Those locations can also be found on the new interactive map: www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/0b2cf7240be6450887d398054662c1c7