Baylor Scott & White Health to require staff and other workers to be vaccinated starting Oct. 1
Baylor Scott & White Health is requiring its staff and other workers in its hospital to be vaccinated as the COVID-19 Delta variant cases continue to increase.
Parkland Hospital sees COVID hospitalizations double over the weekend
Over the weekend, Parkland's top doctor says the number of COVID hospitalizations at the hospital doubled. He says every COVID patient currently hospitalized is unvaccinated. But he's also worried the virus will continue to mutate as kids head back to school.
Collin County reports 4 deaths from untreatable 'superbug' fungus this year
One day after the CDC said an "untreatable" fungus killed two people in North Texas hospitals this year, Collin County released information saying the fungus killed four people at a pair of hospitals there.
Parkland Hospital hosts blood drive as nation's blood supply hits 30-year low
Blood banks across the country are putting out a call for help. Many hospitals and organizations are seeing blood supplies drop to 30-year lows. Like many hospitals, Parkland is facing a critical blood shortage that is forcing the staff to make some tough decisions.
Genesis Women’s Shelter to open new non-residential facility
The organization says this new location will help them better meet the needs of underserved survivors in North Texas.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
More than 150 employees at Houston hospital who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine have resigned or been fired
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
Supreme Court dismisses Texas challenge to Obama health law
The U.S. Supreme Court threw out Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's challenge to the Affordable Care Act, known commonly as Obamacare. The ruling preserves health coverage for more than 23 million people nationwide.
Tradition honoring North Texas healthcare workers continues despite pandemic
A North Texas hospital honored its healthcare workers in an annual ceremony that took on special meeting due to COVID-19.
Poll shows most Americans praised how local, state health departments responded to COVID-19
A new poll shows most Americans support increased funding for public health, suggesting the pandemic has brought a new perspective on the issue.
Bill that would ban abortion at 6 weeks heads to Gov. Abbott's desk to become Texas law
Senate Bill 8, a Republican priority measure, is similar to “heartbeat bills” passed in other states that have been mostly stopped by the courts.
US restores gay and transgender health protections in reversal of Trump-era policy
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
Twin brother pharmacists help vaccinate North Texans
Pharmacists Kenny and Chino Agbasi say they are reminded why they were drawn to patient care in the first place.
Parkland Hospital closes COVID-19 units as patient numbers drop
Parkland officials said there are still COVID-19 patients at the hospital, but hospitalizations have dipped to a point where extra COVID-19 units are not needed.
Texas Health holds memorial service to mark one year since COVID-19 pandemic began
One year into the pandemic, the Texas Health Hospital System pauses for a somber observance. It is also cautioning people the danger has not passed.
Dallas police deliver truckload of donations to support healthcare workers
Dallas officers brought loads of snacks to the doctors and nurses at Baylor University Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. It was a way to show them they are appreciated
Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
“Lives are at stake”: Three Texas regions battered by coronavirus are out of intensive care beds
The Texas Department of State Health Services said in a tweet Friday that the pandemic has never been worse in Texas, and it has never been easier to catch COVID-19 in the state.
Texas Health suspends non-essential surgeries as hospitals near capacity
Texas Health Resources said the number of COVID-19 patients has been pushing hospital staff and bed capacity to the limit.
Arkansas doctor clears $650,000 of debt for cancer patients
An Arkansas doctor gave hundreds of patients a clean bill to start the New Year when he cleared their debt.