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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
An Arkansas doctor gave hundreds of patients a clean bill to start the New Year when he cleared their debt.
'Fighting back': Texas health care workers receiving vaccines look forward to end of tragic year
The arrival of the vaccine signaled an emergence from what countless health care workers called the darkest time in their careers.
The arrival of the vaccine signaled an emergence from what countless health care workers called the darkest time in their careers.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
The Fauci Effect: North Texas medical schools seeing an increase in students
The pandemic threw the nation's leading infectious disease expert into the limelight. Now many feel the call to follow in his shoes. It's called "The Fauci Effect."
The pandemic threw the nation's leading infectious disease expert into the limelight. Now many feel the call to follow in his shoes. It's called "The Fauci Effect."
Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.