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Corpus Christi to create its own health dept. Here's what …

The seven Texas cities with greater populations than Corpus Christi have separate health departments and do not participate in health … See more

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Nueces County COVID tracker: Daily updates on cases, …

WEBNueces County reported 814 new COVID-19 cases and twelve related deaths Jan. 29-30. NIne men and three women in their 30s, 50s, 50s, 60s and 70s died …

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As new health department moves forward, City Council …

WEBThe city budgeted about $3.7 million for the health district in 2021-22, and that amount will not change with the new health department, Assistant City Manager …

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Nueces County tapped experts to analyze health data.

WEBThat ZIP code had lower rates of COVID-19 cases, chronic diseases and poor mental health. And while 78405 is nestled in a census tract with an average life …

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With winter and new variant, COVID-19 cases rising in …

WEBThe health district has also stocked its new mobile health clinic, launched last month to visit small communities and rural areas, to provide COVID-19 vaccinations, …

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Increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Nueces County

WEBResidents can visit the health district for free at-home COVID-19 test kits during regular working hours on weekdays. COVID-19 vaccines are available from 8 …

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Here's how to find mental health resources in Nueces …

WEBNueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) 1630 S. Brownlee Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78404. Phone: 361-886-6900. After hours crisis …

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New medical clinic to offer free services for Corpus Christi

WEBCorpus Christi will soon be the home to a new nonprofit medical facility with free medical services. The Compassionate Care Clinic will have a soft opening Monday, …

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Agreement in the works to delay end of emergency …

WEB0:04. 0:51. The Nueces County Hospital District will consider a potential solution to delay the loss of the Christus Spohn emergency medicine residency program …

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Where to get a flu vaccine in Corpus Christi

WEBThe public health district offers no-cost vaccinations for eligible uninsured and underinsured children through the Texas Vaccines for Children Program and uninsured …

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Mental Health Matters: How poor mental health can harm physical …

WEBPoor self-reported mental health can shorten life expectancy as much as diabetes, smoking and lack of exercise. The World Health Organization reports that …

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Nueces County reaffirms support for ER doctor teaching program

WEBNueces County remains committed to ensuring an emergency medicine residency program remains in the community long-term. Nueces County Judge Connie …

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Corpus Christi council rejects $75,000 grant for vaccine education

WEBCorpus Christi Caller Times. 0:04. 1:26. City officials may not accept a $75,000 grant for vaccine-related initiatives three months after the award, following …

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Partnership tackles maternal health in South Texas

WEBThe Community Hands Advancing Maternal Health Promotion, or CHAMPions, program is aimed at addressing maternal health disparities in underserved …

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Mold on/in ice: Which eateries had low health district scores

WEBIn November, Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District inspectors found an employee not washing their hands after smoking, mold on/in ice, outdated food …

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Expired health permits: Which eateries had low health district scores

WEBAstor Restaurant. 5533 Leopard St. The restaurant was inspected Feb. 12 and received an 88. Inspectors found food stacked on the ground, an expired health …

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A&M Kingsville hopes to add nursing program, community health …

WEBTexas A&M University-Kingsville plans to take on rural health care needs in South Texas. During a community address last week, A&M-Kingsville President Robert …

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Eliminating stigma around mental health issues key to bringing …

WEBI started writing my Unruly Neurons blog and writing letters to the editor about mental health in 2018 after fashion icon Kate Spade died by suicide. I read every …

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Taking control is a positive step toward managing mental health

WEBMental Health Matters: Taking control is a positive step toward managing mental health. Heather Loeb. Contributer. 0:05. 3:00. Lately my depression has poked …

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CHRISTUS Spohn CEO Dr. Osbert Blow announces retirement

WEBCHRISTUS Spohn Health System Chief Executive Officer Dr. Osbert Blow is retiring at the end of the month, the hospital system confirmed on Wednesday. Blow …

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Del Mar College to launch second bachelor degree program in fall

WEB0:51. Del Mar College learned this week it has secured the necessary approvals for its second bachelor's degree program. The college plans to launch a …

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