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All in Health
Texas Lawmakers Eye Sharing Health Care Workers with Other States
Advocates say interstate compacts, which allow professionals to use their work licenses in multiple states, can solve Texas’ workforce shortage.
Create and Keep a Medication List for Your Health
With the new year underway, it’s a good idea to update your list of medications, not just for yourself but also for every member of your family.
Texas Medical Director Retires After Uproar Over His Planned Parenthood Employment
Lawmakers claimed credit for Dr. Robert Bredt’s retirement after it came out he also worked at a Planned Parenthood-affiliated lab.
Texas Continues Lawsuit Against Pfizer for Misrepresenting the Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccine
In November 2023, Attorney General Paxton sued Pfizer for unlawfully misrepresenting the effectiveness and safety of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Mental Health Advocates Ask Lawmakers to Replace COVID-19 funds
Texas received $203.4 million in 2021 to help build community mental health programs at libraries and churches, among other efforts.
Corpus Christi Native, Lieutenant Fremmy Cuadra, Contributions to Global Health Engagement
As a Navy Nurse, Corpus Christi Native, Lieutenant Fremmy Cuadra, was mobilized for the 11th bi-annual multinational exercise Eager Lion 2024.
Public Health District to Discontinue TB Services
Starting Monday, January 13, 2025, the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Public Health District will discontinue its non-essential occupational tuberculosis screening services.
Texas AG Sues New York Doctor Accused of Prescribing Abortion Pills to Texas Women
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds $14.25 Million Fine Against Exxon
A 2021 ruling found the oil giant committed more than 16,000 violations of the Clean Air Act at its Baytown refinery and plant.
State Agency to Ask for $300 Million to Fix Texas’ Medicaid
The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
Your Next Tamalada
A tamalada is a tamal-making session creating dozens of individually wrapped servings of steamed entrees.
Texas Teens Required to get Parental Consent for Birth Control
Texas dropped its lawsuit after federal health officials said they wouldn’t enforce a confidentiality regulation for minors.
Nuclear Energy Could Spark Uranium Mining Revival
In South Texas, locals worry what a uranium mining boom could mean for their groundwater.
Texas Bill Would Reclassify Abortion Drugs
The bill is modeled after a Louisiana law that doctors say has created chaos for other gynecological issues best treated by these drugs.
HHSC Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Rural Hospitals
Two types of grants have been issued to rural hospitals.
Taste Test Your Thanksgiving Treats at the Right Time
Taste testing undercooked meat and poultry can be a recipe for disaster.
Keep your Kitchen Clean and Sanitized this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time when friends and family gather to celebrate together, and the center of the action is the kitchen.
Primary Care Clinic Expansion
CHRISTUS Spohn primary care clinic expansion in Calallen, TX, was celebrated with a special blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
New General Surgery Clinic
CHRISTUS Spohn celebrated their first general surgery clinic in Beeville, TX.