More State Employees fired After Accessing Texans’ Private Information
Two more employees from the state Health and Human Services Commission have been fired for accessing the private information of Texans seeking public assistance in the state’s Medicaid, food stamps and other programs, the agency confirmed Monday.
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.
Thousands Flock to Vegan Festival
From brisket to carne asada, Texas is known for meat, making this annual gathering in a small Rio Grande Valley town stand out.
Grand Opening of $200 Million Rusk State Hospital
The new two-story administration building is 18,900 square feet and accommodates the administration department and IT staff.
Why Health Care is Hard to Access in Rural Towns
Bigger cities can unintentionally suck health care resources and professionals from smaller towns.
Investigation into Companies Denying Parents Access to Their Children’s Medical Records
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System published policies that apparently prevent parents from accessing their children’s medical records once their child attains the age of 13.
Health District Reopens Community Clinic
The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District will reopen its Community Health Clinic on Monday, April 4.
City now Offering Free Public Health & Wellness Screenings
The Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District’s 1115 Waiver and Community Health Clinic will be offering health and wellness screenings and COVID-19 vaccinations to the public as part of its community outreach campaign.
Sexual Violence May Have Compound Effects on Women’s Cardiovascular Health
Women who had experienced sexual violence in their lifetime were more likely to develop high blood pressure over a seven-year follow-up period.