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All blood types are needed to help restore the supply that was disrupted by the winter storm. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center asks for support amid drop in donations

By Angela Bonilla

The center is in need of 1,000 blood donations a day to sustain the blood supply for community hospitals.

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Texas lawmakers explore banning THC products

Clutch City Cruisers, a bike club that formed in 2018, meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Market Square Park in Downtown Houston for a weekly bike ride through the city. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Houston has gained 162 miles of bike ...

Dr. Kimberly Evans, founder of Sugar Land Medical Spa, said she’s seen a growing demand for weight loss management treatment, including semaglutide compounds. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Houston-area health care providers see rising demand ...

HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division announced Jan. 2 the appointment of Robert Sabina as CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. (Courtesy HCA Houston Healthcare)

Updated 12:13 PM | Jan 7, 2025 CST

HCA Houston Healthcare selects Robert Sabina as CEO for Texas Medical Center location

Dr. Jennifer Bickel will take on the inaugural role of chief wellness officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center in January. (Courtesy MD Anderson Cancer Center)

Published 1:21 PM | Dec 27, 2024 CST

MD Anderson hires inaugural chief wellness officer to champion workforce well-being

Fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine were the most common substances seen in substance-involved deaths, according to a new report released Dec. 20 by Harris County Public Health. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Published 12:40 PM | Dec 23, 2024 CST

Substance-related deaths rose 74.9% between 2018-22 in Harris County

Method Pilates offers classes focusing on innovative strength training techniques. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)

Published 2:22 PM | Dec 6, 2024 CST

4 fitness studios that opened in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose in the last year

Published 10:25 AM | Nov 15, 2024 CST

Texas Medical Center recognized for innovation

Illicitly manufactured fentanyl may be found in counterfeit pills being sold on the streets. (Courtesy Drug Enforcement Administration)

Published 5:00 AM | Nov 4, 2024 CST

Texas to see lowest number of opioid overdoses since 2020 as the U.S. sees 15% decline

Modern Animal will open its first Houston-area clinic in Rice Village this November. (Courtesy Modern Animal)

Published 3:19 PM | Nov 1, 2024 CDT

Modern Animal sets opening date as Nov. 11 for Rice Village veterinary clinic

MD Anderson Cancer Center is bringing a new preclinical research facility to Houston. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 2:56 PM | Oct 31, 2024 CDT

MD Anderson to build $239.2M facility near Texas Medical Center

The study was made to understand how many beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare in 2020 had diagnostic evidence of dementia and where they live. (Courtesy Pexels)

Published 11:15 AM | Sep 26, 2024 CDT

See the rates of "highly likely" dementia in Houston-area counties, Texas

A photo of construction at the Texas Medical Center.

Published 12:00 AM | Sep 25, 2024 CDT

Baylor College of Medicine announces opening timeline for Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower