HEALTH CARE
With a clinical background in internal, pulmonary and critical care medicine, Corry has been with BCM for 20 years. He now focuses primarily on inflammatory lung diseases, such as asthma and smoking-related chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Q&A: Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. David Corry discusses immunity, vaccine production amid COVID-19 pandemic
The new partnership will provide on-site, same-day testing and results for assisted-living facility staff and their residents. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
State announces partnership for increased COVID-19 testing for patients, staff at assisted-living facilities, nursing homes
Texas Medical Center reports only 4% uptick in ICU bed use despite continued COVID-19 case increases
Effective July 9, hospitals in more than 100 counties across the state must now postpone elective surgeries unrelated to COVID-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
MAP: Governor expands restrictions on elective surgeries to more than 100 Texas counties
In compliance with Gov. Greg Abbott's July 2 executive order, the University Interscholastic League is requiring the use of facial coverings when practical to do so for all summer activity participants, among other guidelines. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
UIL releases guidelines for conducting summer activities during COVID-19 pandemic
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center was rated the No. 1 hospital in Houston by the Massachusetts-based Lown Institute. (Ben Thompson/ Community Impact Newspaper)
Memorial Hermann Health System hospitals rank in top 10 in the nation
The new office is located in the Pinnacle Professional Building in Shenandoah. (Courtesy Google Maps)
Millennium Physicians opens second Shenandoah office
Registration for the voucher program is now available by phone or online. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Montgomery County COVID-19 testing voucher program registration now available online
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Survey: Texans support emphasis on improving economy, safety, pollution to address overall health
Texas Medical Center entered Phase 2 surge levels as of July 1. (Courtesy Texas Medical Center)
Texas Medical Center enters Phase 2 of capacity plan as COVID-19 ICU use continues to rise
Umair Shah, Harris County Public Health director, urged local residents to follow health and safety protocols. (Courtesy Pexels)
Harris County health director: Health, safety must be prioritized when reopening businesses
George Bush Intercontinental Airport experienced a 3.5 million drop in passengers in April compared to April 2019. Gov. Greg Abbott signed into order some travel restrictions for passengers from specific states, though those orders expired in May. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
MAP: Texans may face entry restrictions and mandatory quarantines while traveling in U.S., abroad
Government officials have used positivity rates, which factor in total tests, to make key decisions and policies regarding coronavirus restrictions. (Courtesy CommUnityCare Health Centers)
Montgomery County commissioner: Expanding COVID-19 testing ‘waste of time’; health experts say otherwise
Texas Medical Center leadership says ICU capacity is not an issue. Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper
Texas Medical Center leadership looks to assuage ICU capacity fears amid COVID-19 surge
The Texas positivity rate for COVID-19 cases has exceeded 10%, which Gov. Greg Abbott previously called a "warning flag." (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas’ coronavirus positivity rate exceeds 'warning flag' level Abbott set as businesses reopened