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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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The NIH director on why Americans aren't getting healthier, …

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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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Harris County approves $7.7 million program to fight maternal and

WEBHealth & Science Harris County approves $7.7 million program to fight maternal and infant mortality. The county’s maternal morbidity rate soared by more than …

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Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Texas

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2 weeks remain for Texans to enroll in

WEBHealth & Science 2 weeks remain for Texans to enroll in Affordable Care Act plans that start Jan. 1. Texans have more and cheaper 2022 health insurance plans to …

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Unequal access to health care is having a hefty financial impact on

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

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

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

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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 …

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Mental health issues among Texas children exacerbated by …

WEBThe Annie E. Casey Foundation found that the number of Texas children diagnosed with anxiety or depression increased by 23 percent between 2016 and 2020, …

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

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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan led efforts to improve health …

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Harris County to host conference that addresses high maternal …

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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Standard pregnancy care is now dangerously disrupted in …

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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 …

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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 …

WEBA new short-term shelter in north Houston will provide migrants with a chance to sleep, eat a hot meal, and change clothes after their recent crossing into Texas from …

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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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