HEALTH CARE
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
The clinic specializes in wound healing, post-surgical wound care, diabetic ulcer treatment, infection healing options and radiation injury treatment. (Courtesy R3 Wound Care and Hyperbarics)
R3 Wound Care and Hyperbarics opens new clinic in Kingwood
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)
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Memorial Hermann Health System is projected to open a new clinic for Humble ISD students in August. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Humble ISD Health Center projected to open in August
The first phase of construction on Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11’s new 43-acre campus is projected to be complete by mid-February, according to ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare CEO Doug Hooten. (Courtesy Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11)
Phase 1 of Harris County ESD 11's 43-acre campus nears completion
The Harris County Public Health Department will begin administering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters to youths between the ages of 12-15 on Jan. 8 following approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide boosters to that age group. (Lauren Canterberry/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County to begin offering COVID-19 boosters to individuals ages 12-15
Memorial Hermann officials said the fourth coronavirus surge has caused issues with capacity and staffing. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Memorial Hermann highlights struggles with omicron variant
On Jan. 4, Harris County commissioners discussed staffing shortages being seen at hospitals in the county due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County officials prepare for second hospital staffing shortage amid pandemic
ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare CEO Doug Hooten said hospital wall times are increasing for EMTs transferring patients as hospitals deal with staffing shortages. (Courtesy Harris County Emergency Services District 11)
Patient transfer times increase as Harris County hospitals deal with staffing shortages
The event will be offering first and second doses as well as booster shots. (Courtesy Pexels)
Texas Children's Hospital to partner with city of Houston for COVID-19 vaccine event
Two cases of COVID-19 in Houston were confirmed to have been caused by the omicron variant of the coronavirus, officials with the Houston Health Department announced Dec. 10. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Two individuals test positive for omicron variant in Houston
A health expert with Baylor College of Medicine provides advice to stay safe and healthy while celebrating Thanksgiving with family. (Karolina Grabowska/Pexels)
Baylor College of Medicine: Tips for staying safe and healthy this Thanksgiving as the pandemic continues
PTSD Foundation of America seeks to reduce veteran suicides
Texas Medical Center coronavirus update: ICU numbers drop almost 20%; new hospitalizations plateau
Memorial Hermann Health System will open a new clinic for Humble ISD students in 2022. (Jen Para/Community Impact Newspaper)
Memorial Hermann to open $3.9 million health clinic for Humble ISD students
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Texas Medical Center coronavirus updates: New hospitalizations continue decline as patient numbers drop below 400
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is hosting an open house to celebrate the opening of the hospital’s $15 million heart center expansion, which will be located on the fourth floor of the South Tower. (Courtesy of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood)
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood to celebrate grand opening of $15M heart center expansion
A nurse at Nueva Casa De Amigos in Houston administers a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to a child on Nov. 5. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston Health Department begins administering pediatric coronavirus vaccines
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has lowered the COVID-19 threat level to Level 2: Orange. (Courtesy Harris County Public Health)
Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level