HEALTH CARE
A wavy-haired woman smiles in front of a gray background
Get to know Dr. Jennifer Shuford, the new interim commissioner for Texas' health department
Kay Matthews founded the Shades of Blue Project nearly 10 years ago after the loss of her daughter. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact)
Shades of Blue Project promotes maternal mental health, offers free support services
Jamie Chebra, Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare chief operating officer, was appointed to serve as interim CEO for the emergency medical services provider during ESD 11's Sept. 27 board meeting. (Courtesy Harris County ESD No. 11)
Harris County ESD 11 commissioners approve Jamie Chebra as interim CEO
From left: Sara Hill, Kathy Posey, Kim Rosinski and Sherry Barton are the founded Montgomery County Overdose Prevention Endeavor after their sons died from overdoses. (Courtesy Sherry Barton)
Mothers from The Woodlands aim to raise awareness about drug overdose deaths
Photo of a man with a woman therapist
Houston area officials consider local impact of mental health challenges, student loan relief
On Sept. 12, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic announced a new 165,000-square-foot medical campus to open at City Place in Spring. (Rendering courtesy Kelsey-Seybold Clinic)
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic announces new medical campus slated for City Place in Spring
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Texas ranks 45th in the nation for overall child well-being, new data shows
Building behind trees reads 'Texas Department of State Health Services'
Texas health department accepting grant applications to expand access to health care
Executive Director Evan Roberson said challenges in paying staff competitive wages caused the unit’s closure. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Commissioners question Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare’s closed crisis unit as service demand rises
Fruits and vegetables on shelves in a grocery store.
Texas extends emergency SNAP benefits through August
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 commissioners at their July 26 meeting received more information on a recently approved loan totaling $8.5 million. (Courtesy Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11)
Harris County ESD 11 commissioner questions $8.5 million loan
This is a close up of a person holding a clipboard and a pen who is wearing a white coat and a stethoscope.
Harris County, city of Houston officials ask CDC for additional monkeypox vaccines
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Texas receives over 14,000 monkeypox vaccines as cases rise
HCA Houston ER opened on July 25 in Creekside serving The Woodlands and Tomball. It will be open for patients July 26. (Kayli Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
HCA Houston ER opens in Creekside serving The Woodlands and Tomball
A man with glasses in a gray suit and tie gives a speech in front of a podium. A woman wearing a face mask stands behind him in a blue dress. They stand in front of a wooden orange wall and the American and Texas flags.
Harris County commissioners approve $7.75M to combat maternal mortality
Lone Star Family Health Center
Lone Star Family Health Center to offer back-to-school health services
An image of the Phone app on an Iphone. The numbers "988" are typed on the screen.
New mental health crisis line, 988, launched in Texas
An image of a gavel and a stethoscope on a mousepad.
Texas sues Biden administration over federal emergency abortion guidelines
People across the Greater Houston area could soon see the new Kelsey Seybold Clinic mobile unit traveling across the city. (Courtesy Kelsey Seybold Clinic)
Kelsey Seybold Clinic launches new mobile health program for Greater Houston area