HEALTH CARE
Months after Abbott Nutrition—the largest infant formula manufacturer in the U.S.—initiated a voluntary recall of several lines of powdered formula, parents across the U.S. are still struggling to find formula in stores. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Expert offers tips for parents amid nationwide baby formula shortage
A recently completed patient tower provides space for Medical City McKinney to expand its women's services department. (Courtesy Medical City McKinney)
Medical City McKinney to increase services for mothers and newborns with $17M expansion
Harmony Science Academy Leander will be built at 3250 Hero Way. Pictured is a rendering of the school's exterior. (Rendering courtesy Harmony Public Schools)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Harmony Public Schools to expand with Leander campus; Memorial Hermann, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas fail to reach contract agreement and more top news
La Hacienda Ranch management is working to rebuild its kitchen after a fire on July 27 forced the restaurant to close. (Matt Payne/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: La Hacienda Ranch in Frisco has roughly three months worth of work before reopening; St. David's to start Leander hospital construction in 2022 and more top news
The 106-acre property is located off Hwy. 290 between Barker Cypress and Skinner roads and was formerly occupied by Sysco Corp. (Rendering courtesy Houston Methodist)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Houston Methodist to open hospital in Cypress; PGA prepares for opening of Frisco HQ and more top news
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney recently completed a 48-patient bed expansion project on the fourth floor. (Courtesy BSW Medical Center-McKinney)
McKinney hospitals work to expand campuses and advance services
The company will be opening new hospitals in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio in partnership with Methodist Healthcare Ministries, and two in Austin in partnership with St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
HCA Healthcare to expand hospital roster throughout Texas
Officials with Steamboat House announced earlier this month the restaurant would be permanently closing Jan. 29 at 8045 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston. The restaurant serves steaks, seafood, chicken fried chicken and burgers. (Courtesy Steamboat House)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Steamboat House closing its doors after 16 years in business; 3 medical practices now open, coming soon in the Cedar Park-Leander area and more top news
Frisco ISD announced it closed its COVID-19 testing site at Kuykendall Stadium on Jan. 13 to make way for a site with a greater testing capacity. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Frisco ISD moving student, staff COVID-19 testing site from Kuykendall Stadium to Bacchus Park
Collin College is offering free COVID-19 booster shots at select campuses this spring. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Collin College offers free COVID-19 booster shots at select campuses
A 10-chair antibody infusion center is located at Collin College in the McKinney Campus Conference Center, 2400 Community Ave. It began accepting patients Sept. 2, and treats outpatient cases of COVID-19 with Regeneron’s monoclonal antibodies. (Courtesy Sara Carpenter)
COVID-19 antibody infusion center at Collin College administers more than 5K doses, but working with limited shipments
group photo of Medical City McKinney's rehabilitation staff
Medical City McKinney gets national recognition for rehab center
LifePath Systems in McKinney has received a grant that will help its Beyond Blue program be expanded to those facing anxiety and depression. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
LifePath Systems’ mental health program in McKinney expanded beyond seniors
Medical City McKinney has a new patient tower located on the east side of the hospital. (Courtesy Medical City McKinney)
Medical City McKinney unveils new $64M patient tower, ER expansion
A new partnership puts paramedics in contact with ER physicians, saving some 911 callers money and ER waits. (Courtesy McKinney Fire Department)
McKinney Fire Department launches emergency response telemedicine program
health science center lobby
Collin College launches free, 24/7 healthcare for students, staff
gloved hand holding test tube
McKinney ISD partnership provides free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group. (Courtesy Pexels)
FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster shots are easily accessible throughout Collin County, according to the county’s health department. (Lauren Canterberry/Community Impact Newspaper)
Collin County: Pfizer booster shots ‘readily available’ through pharmacies, clinics