The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces $1 million in federal Mental Health Block Grant funding.
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Free Suicide Prevention and PTSD Treatment Resources for Texas Veterans
According to the most recent data by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, at least 511 veterans in Texas died by suicide in 2018.
Texas HHSC to Provide e-Learning Series
The series' intended audience is not only those dealing directly with behavioral health conditions, but also their friends, family members, and advocates.
Texas Lawmakers Unlikely to Expand CHIPS Despite High Rate of Teen Pregnancies
Texas ranks ninth in the nation in teen pregnancy. But lawmakers have neglected to pass a bill expanding CHIP to cover contraceptives.
Texas AG Sues Biden Administration to Reinstate Texas Healthcare
To secure the assistance that countless Texans rely on, Attorney General Ken Paxton fired back with a lawsuit to reinstate the extension of the Medicaid waiver.
National Women’s Health Week
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women and girls to take care of their physical and mental health.
Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Facilities Decreased
Texas now ranks 11th in the nation in terms of reducing prevalence of antipsychotic drug use for long-term-care residents.
Spohn Health System Surpasses 100,000 Mark for COVID-19 Vaccine
Last week, CHRISTUS Spohn Health System achieved a major milestone in efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines given throughout the Coastal Bend.
Biden Administration Rescinds Access to Healthcare
The extension provides critical healthcare funding for children, people with disabilities and the elderly.
Feds rescind health care funding agreement
The Washington Post, citing two federal health officials, said the decision was a bid to push Texas toward expanding Medicaid.
CHRISTUS Spohn Expanded Visitor Policy
The expanded policy will allow most patients to have multiple essential support persons.
In-Person Visits at Nursing Facilities
Fully vaccinated nursing facility residents are now allowed close, in-person visits with family members and friends who are not designated essential caregivers, as long as proper safeguards are in place.
Cases Are Down From Record Highs
While vaccinations are reaching more people every day, health care experts warn that this doesn’t mean Texas is out of the woods.
Texas National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Texas Health and Human Services will implement a new national three-digit dialing code, 988, for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront
The “Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront” is offering free heart healthy activities this Saturday, February 6, 2021, to start your wellness journey with free 5K/10K and fitness classes.
Vaccination Clinics Result in Thousands Receiving Inoculations
The fairground vaccines were provided by CHRISTUS Spohn from their state allocation.
Nueces County Unveils Hotline for COVID-19 Vaccination
Phone & Online Registration Now Available for American Bank Center mini-clinic.
American Bank Center Vaccination Clinic
Next week, the Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District will use the American Bank Center as a pilot location to give 500 first dose vaccinations during a drive-thru clinic.
Health District Receives 5,000 Vaccines
A Phase 1A and 1B mega vaccination drive-thru clinic will take place tomorrow Friday, January 29, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, 1213 Terry Shamsie Boulevard, Robstown, Texas.
Senior Homebound Vaccinations to Begin
Homebound seniors who receive meals on wheels will be first recipients beginning Tuesday, January 26.