Humble, Kingwood rehabilitation specialists say coronavirus crisis causing relapse epidemic among opioid addicts
Rehabilitation specialists in the Lake Houston area said the recent coronavirus pandemic is causing a “relapse epidemic” of opiate addicts.
Health Care Snapshot 2020: Harris County population outpaces number of physicians, registered nurses
Harris County has fewer physicians and registered nurses per 100,000 residents than nearby Montgomery County, according to 2019 data from Texas Health and Human Services.
Health Care Edition 2020: A list of hospitals in the Humble, Kingwood areas
There are 772 hospital beds among the hospitals in the Humble and Kingwood areas. Of those beds, 46 beds, or 5.96% of all beds, are dedicated to coronavirus patients amid the pandemic.
Health Care Snapshot 2020: Harris County ranked among top 25 counties for length of life
In terms of county health in 2020, Harris County ranked among the top 25 on length of life.
Imagine Early Education and Childcare to open in Atascocita
Imagine Early Education and Childcare will open a new location in late July at 6002 Atascocita Road, Humble.
Texas Renaissance Festival announces tentative modifications for 2020 season
In a May 28 statement, General Manager Joseph Bailey said new safety measures are in the works to comply with governmental recommendations, and an operating plan is expected to be reviewed with officials in June.
Study predicts coronavirus spike and other top Houston-area stories
Read some of the most popular Houston-area content on Community Impact Newspaper’s website from this week.
Texas Medical Center sees another week-over-week decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Texas Medical Center continued to see week-over-week decreases in the total number of active COVID-19 hospitalizations but also saw a significant increase in patient deaths, the medical center reported May 29.
Montgomery County reports decrease of 10 active coronavirus cases from May 28 to May 29
That number includes 27 hospitalizations.
Galveston Bay Foundation to host virtual, drive-thru rain barrel workshop
The Kemah-based nature conservation nonprofit is hosting a rain barrel workshop this weekend for Houstonians thirsting for a way to help conserve the community’s water supply.
GALLERY: Restrictions in Montgomery County easing, but residents remain cautious
Click through this photo gallery to see how residents are slowly adapting to life during a pandemic.
Health Care Snapshot 2020: Montgomery County improves state ranking for number of physicians, registered nurses
Montgomery County has more physicians and registered nurses per 100,000 residents than nearby Harris County, according to 2019 data from Texas Health and Human Services.
Harris County coronavirus count: 1 new death confirmed May 28, 8 deaths over past 7 days
By comparison, 23 deaths were confirmed between May 16-22, and 39 deaths were confirmed between May 9-15.
Lone Star College System discusses reopening plan for June 1
Lone Star College plans to partially open 26 of its buildings June 1, prioritizing health science buildings.
Montgomery County COVID-19 cases, recoveries, hospitalizations increase slightly May 28
The county reported 14 new cases of the disease May 28.
Texas Supreme Court rejects push to expand voting by mail during coronavirus
However, Supreme Court justices also said voters can determine for themselves whether or not they are disabled, and local election officials are not obligated to verify those applicants' claims.
Spectators to be welcomed back to Texas outdoor sporting events May 31 at 25% of venue capacity
Venue owners must operate under guidelines that facilitate appropriate social distancing.
RC's NYC Pizza & Pasta in New Caney permanently closes
RC’s NYC Pizza & Pasta, located at 21572 Market Place Drive, Ste. 100, New Caney, permanently closed May 17.
Health Care Snapshot 2020: Montgomery County ranks in top 10 in Texas for health outcomes
In 2020 county health rankings, Montgomery County ranked among the top 15 counties in Texas in the length of life and quality of life categories.
Montgomery County nonprofits receive $235,000 through Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund
The funding was part of an $8.2 million distribution to dozens of nonprofits in the region announced May 28.
Q&A: UH College of Nursing dean reflects on how coronavirus has affected education, profession
Kathryn Tart, dean of the University of Houston’s College of Nursing, spoke with Community Impact Newspaper about how the novel coronavirus is changing the way the university is educating nursing students.
Greater Houston-area health systems examine plasma transfusion as possible COVID-19 treatment
The experimental therapy involves the transfer of plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to those who are currently symptomatic.
Some Texas students eligible for one-time federal benefit to aid with food purchases
Texas received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion in pandemic food benefits.
Montgomery County commissioners criticize Conroe Mayor Powell's lawsuit against tax officials
Montgomery County Precinct 1 Commissioner Mike Meador called the lawsuit a “political posturing move.”
Harris County coronavirus count: Two more METRO employees test positive
According to METRO, the two employees were a bus controller and a bus repairman, neither of whom had contact with the public. The bus controller has not worked for METRO since May 17.