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Harris County Public Health offering new COVID-19 booster shots

WebMatt Rourke/AP Photo. A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is seen during a vaccination clinic at the Norristown Public Health Center in Norristown, Pa., …

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Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Texas

WebCoronavirus Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Texas Hospitalizations Are Reaching July COVID-19 Peaks. Health experts are worried about a possible spike in …

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Harris County’s COVID-19 threat level was

WebHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Aug. 17, 2021. Harris County’s COVID-19 threat level was lowered from “red” to “orange” on Wednesday, as ICU …

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‘Texas CDC’ Will Aim To Improve Statewide Response To Pandemics

WebSo far, over 50,000 Texans have died from COVID-19 and over 2.5 million people in the state have contracted the illness. But a new state agency, dubbed the " …

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As respiratory illnesses surge nationally, Texas doctors are worried

WebHealth & Science As respiratory illnesses surge nationally, Texas doctors are worried about long COVID. While many people recover from COVID-19, more than a …

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Sickle cell patient's journey leads to landmark approval of gene

WebIn early December, the Food and Drug Administration approved a gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease, the first for any illness. One patient helped pave …

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Wegovy works. But here's what happens if you can't afford to keep

WebThe new weight-loss drugs can be life-changing for people facing health conditions worsened by obesity, but price and spotty insurance coverage may keep them …

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Healing the 'Invisible Ache' behind the suicide crisis among Black …

WebRates of suicide among Black men and boys in the U.S. are increasing faster than among any other group. Actor Courtney B. Vance and Robin L. Smith (aka "Dr. …

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Texas enrollment in the Affordable Care Act hits record 3.3 million

WebThe number of Texans with health coverage under the Affordable Care Act has reached a new all-time high. Total Texas enrollment in the Affordable Care Act …

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In Florida, 'health freedom' activists exert influence over a major

WebSarasota Memorial Hospital's campus in Sarasota, Fla. Three newly-elected members of the public hospital's board are so-called "health freedom" activists who are …

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Proposed changes to state Medicaid plans could shake up health …

WebHealth & Science Proposed changes to state Medicaid plans could shake up health coverage for 1.8 million low-income Texans. The move, which has not been …

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Houston Health Department to host community health fairs …

WebA fair at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center at 4802 Lockwood Drive, is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can register online …

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An increasing number of Texans say they’re struggling to afford

WebAn increasing number of Texans say they lack access to affordable healthcare, according to a new survey conducted by the Episcopal Health Foundation.

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Affordable Care Act marketplace deadline approaching on Jan. 16

WebHealth & Science Affordable Care Act marketplace deadline approaching on Jan. 16. A non-profit says millions of Texans are uninsured despite changes to make …

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Texas extends postpartum Medicaid and CHIP coverage for mothers

WebStarting March 1, Texas mothers eligible for Medicaid, or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission …

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'Concierge' Medicine Gets More Affordable But Is Still Not …

WebOn average, this model costs patients $93 a month, according to a review of fees from 2015. "That model emerged in the mid-2000s to focus on restoring the doctor …

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Both sides prepare as Florida's six-week abortion ban is set to take

WebThe state currently bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. That will drop to six weeks, with a few exceptions — a timetable that abortion rights advocates …

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Migrants With Medical Problems Receive Minimal Care In ICE Lockup

WebIn a statement, ICE told Houston Public Media they are committed to ensuring the welfare of all those in the agency's custody. According to ICE, more than $269 million …

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Aldine ISD, Memorial Hermann to operate Houston high school for

WebThe Houston-area school district and healthcare system were selected to receive $31 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies to create HEAL, a new Aldine ISD …

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Houston’s New Short-Term Shelter Offers Respite To Migrant …

WebAt the new family transfer center in north Houston, Haitian migrant Jouseline Metayer sits with her 7-month-old son, Jayden. A new short-term shelter in north …

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A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a …

WebThe heat bore down on Palestinians living in tents and aid groups working in the sun. UNRWA reported several heat injuries among its staff, and at least one 18-year-old …

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