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Diversion Center to benefit struggling Waco-area residents

WEBThe Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network’s Diversion Center opened its doors to visitors Thursday, with several of the event’s speakers focusing on unity …

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Health care entities in joint effort on new Crisis Hub

WEBDaniel Thompson (left), executive director of the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, and Dr. Jackson Griggs, CEO of Waco Family Medicine, stand at one …

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How and where to get COVID-19 vaccinations in the …

WEBThe Waco-McLennan County Public Health District is distributing COVID-19 vaccines to the public as they become available. You can sign up for a vaccine appointment at …

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Health district schedules 13 vaccination clinics around …

WEBMCC will host another vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, one of 13 this week organized by the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District. The Waco-McLennan …

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Waco Family Medicine to take over two Ascension clinics

WEBArroyo said the partnership between Waco Family Medicine and Providence goes all the way back to 1969, when Waco Family Medicine was founded in the …

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Under new name, HOT Behavioral Health Network adjusts …

WEBDaniel Thompson, executive director of the HOT Behavioral Health Network, said a multi-service Crisis Hub planned for 6400 Imperial Drive will better connect clients …

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Waco Family Medicine: New building on track for June …

WEBMedical, dental and related services are scheduled to move in from other facilities on the campus starting June 24. Officials expect the new Waco Family …

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$8M to boost Waco-area behavioral health crisis diversion

WEB$8 million in state funding will support Waco-area efforts to keep people experiencing a behavioral health crisis from being jailed for lack of better options, and free up other …

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Medical Mission at Home to offer free care for McLennan …

WEBAbout 18% of McLennan County residents live without health insurance. Alongside the uninsured rate, the county has a 17% poverty rate. The community has a need for …

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New Waco-area team to help youth facing mental health …

WEBA $1.75 million grant will fund a Youth Crisis Outreach Team of five people responding almost exclusively to mental health crises involving people age 3 to 18. …

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Doctor studies liver disease with cutting-edge trials in Waco

WEBDr. Nadege T. Gunn operates the Impact Research Institute in Waco, which offers cutting-edge clinic trials, primarily for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Photo by …

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8 more die in Waco area from COVID-19; health experts predict …

WEBWaco-McLennan County Public Health District reported 210 new cases Monday, bringing the case count to 1,979. Four people died from the virus over the weekend and another …

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COVID, flu, RSV cases may grow over winter, Waco experts say

WEBWaco-area health officials are urging residents to take precautions as COVID-19 cases begin to tick up again statewide and a spike of respiratory diseases over the winter …

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Ascension Providence becomes new official name of Providence

WEBJun 6, 2019. The Providence name has been linked to health care in Waco 115 years, and it will remain so going forward, with a twist, officials have announced. Providence …

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Shooting victim was medical researcher at Waco conference

WEBThe 41-year-old man shot to death early Friday morning in downtown Waco was a researcher and assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwestern …

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New ENT clinic to fill gap left by Ascension Providence

WEBDr. Andrew de Jong will head the new clinic in the Six West Medical Center, 601 W. Highway 6, Suite 106, which will provide ENT services, audiology, and allergy …

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11 inspiring New Year's resolutions for health and fitness enthusiasts

WEB7. Soothe and Recover: The Healing Touch of Sunmed’s CBD Cream. In the world of post-workout recovery and pain relief, Sunmed’s CBD cream 1000mg is …

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Ascension Providence DePaul Center to close by year's end

WEBMatt Kyle. Ascension Providence announced Tuesday that it will close the DePaul Center, which offers inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, by the end of the year. …

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