Stranger helps stranded Irving nurse get to work: ‘This man literally handed me the keys to his Prius’
During the outbreak, nurses are working long hours and caring for the sick. But sometimes, they need help too.
Hearts for healthcare: Wisconsin firefighters pay tribute to healthcare workers
Firefighters in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, created a giant heart using their fire engines on April 11. They called on others to join the #HeartsForHealthCare trend and post their own tributes to people fighting the spread of the coronavirus.
Church organizes parking lot celebration for Fort Worth hospital workers
First responders and church groups were among those who gathered outside some North Texas hospitals to pay tribute to frontline healthcare workers.
North Texans ‘Light It Blue’ to show support for essential workers
Some North Texas cities are joining other cities across the country to shine a light on frontline and essential workers.
Baylor Scott & White donates Garland facility to VA North Texas Health Care System
Months of negotiations have finally resulted in a deal to turn a vacant Garland hospital into a new VA heathcare facility.
Hospital beds across Dallas nearly at 50 percent capacity
There are currently about 2,000 available hospital beds in the city of Dallas. Fifteen hospitals in the city reported their Thursday capacity.
Denton County reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, sixth death
Denton County health officials announced Friday that a sixth person has died from COVID-19 coronavirus.
Nurses gather to pray on rooftops during coronavirus pandemic
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
North Texas doctor turns urgent care clinics into drive-thru COVID-19 testing centers
One North Texas doctor has turned two of his urgent care clinics into testing centers to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lewisville creates call centers to check in on senior residents
The city of Lewisville is taking the extra step of checking on at-risk senior citizens during the outbreak.
‘Mom, it’s OK for you to go’: Nurse helps woman say goodbye to her dying mother via FaceTime
Michelle Bennett's mother Carolann lived a life of service. She spent 38 years working as a nurse, and last week, at the age of 75, she died surrounded by them.
Fort Worth hospital treating COVID-19 patient with coronavirus survivor's plasma
A coronavirus patient at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is being treated with the same life-saving measure that helped during the Ebola outbreak.
COVID-19 cases surge at Denton supported living center
Of the 191 total COVID-19 cases in Denton County, about 70 of them are at a supported living center for people with disabilities.
Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Retired healthcare workers step up to help Dallas County during COVID-19 outbreak
As the COVID-19 coronavirus began showing in Dallas County, Judge Clay Jenkins put out the call for retired healthcare professionals to relist and serve the sick. More than 160 have responded so far.
100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
North Texas teen with no health insurance battles aggressive form of cancer
Cody, 19, was diagnosed approximately six weeks ago with Chondroplastic osteo sarcoma, which is a combination of bone and cartridge cancer. The Weinman’s have already racked up over $329,000 worth of medical bills.
Fort Worth hospital teaming up with North Texas schools to offer physician residency program
Two North Texas universities are trying to solve a growing need for doctors in the Fort Worth metro area.
Texas Gov. Abbott, AG Paxton file brief in support of keeping North Texas baby on life support
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have filed a friend-of-the-court brief in an effort to help keep a North Texas baby on life support at Cook Children’s Medical Center.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.