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.

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.

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.

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.