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COVID-19 vaccine questions answered: How to get shots in …

Yes, mask wearing and social distancing are recommended. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two shots — given three and four weeks apart, respectively — and immunity is not immediate. And it’s unknown whether vaccinated people … See more

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

WebThe city on Tuesday issued a 90-day notice of its withdrawal from the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, which was established almost 40 years …

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Nueces County COVID tracker: Daily updates on cases, deaths, …

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 from the …

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As new health department moves forward, City Council approves …

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. Here's why.

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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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 a.m. …

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

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

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 medicine …

WebThe 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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Despite health programs, Corpus Christi struggles with obesity

WebDespite success in health programs, Corpus Christi continues to struggle with obesity. The numbers are in: The Coastal Bend is still struggling to get healthy. …

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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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Corpus Christi's amazing Dr. Arthur Spohn: What you need to know

Web0:26. Imagine living in Corpus Christi in the late 1800s. The town is a small lively community, but still on the edge of an often lawless frontier. Bandits, communicable …

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Thomas-Spann Clinic joins Christus Trinity Clinic medical group

Web0:00. 1:02. Thomas-Spann Clinic, P.A., is joining Christus Trinity Clinic with a new location at Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-South's Wellspring Center. …

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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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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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TEA assigns corrective action to CCISD after truancy complaint

WebThe complaint cites Texas court data, finding that Nueces County was responsible for 11% of all truant conduct cases in the state in 2022. Only 1% of the …

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Christus Spohn to end emergency medicine residency program

Web0:02. 0:51. Christus Spohn plans to end its emergency medicine residency program in three years, news that comes as a shock to the doctors currently involved in …

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City of Corpus Christi officials are seeking to study PFA chemicals

WebCity officials are seeking funding to study what are known as “forever chemicals” in Corpus Christi’s public wastewater system. The initiative came shortly before the U.S. …

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