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The NIH director on why Americans aren't getting …

WEBAs he prepares to leave his post of 12 years, Francis Collins reflects on the agency's biomedical advances, the dangers of polarizing medicine and the huge health …

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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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Harris County Will Pay You $100 To Get Your First Dose …

WEBHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (center) with Harris Health System CEO Dr. Esmaeil Porsa (left) and U.S. Rep. Al Green (right) on August 17, 2021.. Harris …

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Abbott Announces 3 Federal Vaccine Sites In Houston …

WEBAbbott had teased the announcement with a tweet on Monday. He said the sites would probably involve “5000-6000 additional vaccinations per day, 7 days a week …

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Houston Health Department to host community health …

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 …

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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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Unequal access to health care is having a hefty financial …

WEBA lack of access to affordable health care among groups of Harris County residents is having a massive financial impact on the county’s economy, according to a …

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For the third year in a row, ACA health insurance plans …

WEBTranscript : MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: It is the most wonderful time of the year if you are shopping for health insurance. It is open enrollment for Affordable …

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As respiratory illnesses surge nationally, Texas doctors are …

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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Harris County to host conference that addresses high …

WEBHealth & Science Harris County to host conference that addresses high maternal and infant mortality rates. The conference is themed, “Integrating Systems and …

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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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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 …

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‘We Know What We Want’: 5th Ward Residents Demand Action …

WEBPrevious reports have confirmed higher rates of acute myeloid leukemia, esophagus, larynx, liver, lung and bronchus cancers in adults.. For many residents, it …

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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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‘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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'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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UH Downtown opens new wellness center to improve quality of …

WEBUniversity of Houston Downtown has opened its new health and wellness center. UH Downtown hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Jan. 20 for a …

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Despite Lawmaker Fears Of A Revenue Shortfall, Texas’ $250 Billion

WEBThe 2022-2023 budget includes $34.2 billion for health and human services, second only to public education in appropriations.

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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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Houston is more stressed than other cities, according to survey

WEBA recent health care report finds Houstonians are more stressed than any other community surveyed. The report, published by CVS Health Care, polled residents …

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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 …

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