Adam Newman, MD, FACOG

UT Health, UT Tyler med school welcome Shilpa Chitnis

UT Health East Texas is expanding neurology services in Tyler with the addition of Shilpa Chitnis, MD, PhD.

Chitnis, a board-certified neurologist, will be the chief of neurology at UT Health East Texas and a professor of medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine.

Chitnis has a special interest in movement disorders, deep brain stimulation and botulinum toxin therapy for dystonia, a neurological movement disorder. She is fascinated by technology, hence the deep brain stimulation, and analyzing clinical signs and profiles to confirm a diagnosis.

Chitnis said she chose healthcare as a profession because she was inspired by great role models, and she would like to see “a healthier society supported by compassionate and dedicated physicians.”

Chitnis sees patients 18 years and older, and believes in reaching for the best possible outcomes with her patients by empowering them through education, compassionate care and open communication.

In addition to her clinical duties, Chitnis will serve as the chief of neurology in the School of Medicine’s Department of Medicine.

“She brings to the table many years of experience as an academic neurologist,” said Dr. Jarett Berry, chairman of medicine at UT Tyler School of Medicine. “Her passion and vision will be a game-changer for our faculty, trainees and our patients.”

Dr. Shilpa Chitnis is welcoming patients at 700 Olympic Plaza Circle, Ste. 904 in Tyler. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 903-535-6097.

Brookshire Grocery Co. celebrates 95th anniversary

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) started celebrating its 95th anniversary on Sept. 1, with special events and offers planned for customers and employee-partners throughout September. At Brookshire’s stores, this will include featured products with a special .95 cents price and additional YourPoints for customers each ad week.

For 95 years, the family-owned and led company has strived to remain true to the strong values of its founder. These include remarkable customer service, clean stores, fresh products and strong community support.

Through the years, BGC has grown to become a leading regional grocery retailer with 17,500 employees and more than 205 store locations in four states. Stores operate under the banners of Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, FRESH by Brookshire’s and Reasor’s.

BGC was founded by Wood T. Brookshire, along with his wife, Louise, in 1928 with the opening of their first small, 25 x 100-foot store in downtown Tyler.

“My grandparents were committed to serving their neighbors and community through the grocery business,” said Brad Brookshire, Chairman and CEO. “All these years later, this is still at the core of who we are and how we operate as a company. We are excited to be celebrating our 95th anniversary and look forward to serving customers and communities for many years to come.”

The company will also celebrate and promote National Family Meals Month, an industry-wide initiative each September to help raise awareness of the benefits of family meals.

BGC will also recognize National Truck Drivers Appreciation Week Sept. 10-16, celebrating its professional truck drivers for their vital role and commitment to safety.

The company is also commemorating National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Registration is open at BGCracing.com for Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods 7th Annual Heroes Run, a benefit race with a half marathon, 5K and Kids 1K, set for Oct. 21 in Bossier City, La.