Denton County ERs experiencing up to 10-hour wait times
Denton County's public health director is reporting ER wait times at its hospitals can be as long as 10 hours or more. That's because they're being flooded by COVID patients. In short, it means there aren’t enough hospital beds for patients in the emergency room, leaving them in a waiting room for long periods of time.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
North Texas hospitals getting extra staff, but seeking more as omicron surge continues
Reinforcements are on the ground to help North Texas hospitals dealing with rising COVID-19 cases, but hospitals say they need more help.
COVID-19 omicron surge continues to put strain on North Texas nurses
As COVID-19 continues to strain hospital staffs, nurses are some of those who are most affected.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Pediatric COVID-19 cases hit record high as students return to school
Cook Children's Health in Fort Worth says it is seeing a record number of children with the virus as the number of kids infected continues to climb. And now students are headed back to class.
Up to 15% of North Texas hospital workers out with COVID, DFW Hospital Council says
The DFW Hospital Council says 10-15% of area hospitals workforces are out with COVID on a daily basis. That's causing a strain. Hospitals like Parkland say some days they have more than 500 workers out because of COVID.
Midlothian teacher tries on new prosthetics paid for by community donations
More than $51,000 was raised for Jennifer Campbell after an insurance company repeatedly denied her and said the prosthetics were a want and not a need.
Parkland changing visitation rules due to increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, Parkland Memorial Hospital is limiting visitation hours.
Dallas County to keep Dallas College COVID-19 testing sites open through January
The Dallas County Health Director urged people to get vaccinated or boosted and to get tested before seeing family and friends over the holidays.
Garland VA hopes to expand services, improve care for veterans and non-veterans
The hope is to expand the Garland VA, offering services like inpatient care for veterans and partnering with Dallas County for emergency room services for non-veterans.
Frisco mother searching for cure to her 4-year-old son’s rare genetic disorder
Amber Freed’s 4-year-old son, Maxwell, was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder that has no cure, but there’s hope in a gene replacement therapy.
Fort Worth hospital sees baby boom with 309 deliveries in November
The 309 babies delivered in November was the highest number of monthly deliveries in Texas Health Southwest's history.
State judge declares Texas abortion law unconstitutional, doesn't stop enforcement
As of Sept. 1, Texas’ law prohibits abortions after approximately six weeks, defying federal constitutional precedent. It has, until now, escaped most judicial oversight due to the unique way it is enforced.
California unveils plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Fort Worth man with COVID-19 after effects recovers after ECMO treatment
A Fort Worth man credits prayer and a team of doctors for keeping him alive. He and his mother want to share their story to help others.
Texas labs ramp up sequencing as omicron variant spreads across nation
Delta remains the dominant variant in North Texas, but experts say it is only a matter of time before omicron is detected in the region as well.
Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
Parkland Hospital staff treated to 'Thank Our Heroes' lunch event
The event recognized the effort and sacrifice local health care professionals have continued to make throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.