Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021
The American Cancer Society recommends that women ages 45 to 54 get a mammogram annually, while women ages 55 and older get checked at least once every two years.
New Donation Fund to Support Youth Survivors of Human Trafficking
According to a 2016 study by The University of Texas at Austin, an estimated 79,000 youth are victims of sex trafficking in Texas.
CHRISTUS Spohn has Received Certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center
This makes the hospital the first and only in the Coastal Bend and in the region with this certification.
USDA Seeks Comments
The USDA and FSIS is looking for public input of proposed rulemaking regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells.
Denial Orders for E-Cigarette Products
The products are non-tobacco-flavored and they include flavors such as Apple Crumble, Dr. Cola and Cinnamon Toast Cereal.
City Council Approves $1 Million for Temporary Health Care Staffing
The service agreement is supported through funding from the COVID-19 Vaccination Capacity Contract Grant with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and will now be marketed as Comirnaty.
FDA - Coronavirus Q&As for Consumers
The FDA is working to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions from consumers about vaccines.
$20,000 sign-on Bonus for Registered Nurses
For a limited time, experienced registered nurses in the following positions are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus for a two-year full-time commitment.
Global Opioid Settlement
The agreement also requires significant industry changes that will help prevent this type of crisis from happening again.
CHRISTUS Spohn Alice Named One of Nation’s Top Hospitals
The online resource for physicians and hospital information selected 453 hospitals for this award.
Paxton Seeks Injunction After Biden Revoked Medicaid Waiver
After taking office, the Biden Administration revoke the Medicare and Medicaid Services wavier with no warning to Texans.
State Leaders Approve Initial $45 Million for New Facility
The new state hospital addresses needs as outlined in a 2017 report and adds to the current 10-facility state hospital state network.
HHSC Expands Restoration Services in Rual Texas
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announces $1 million in federal Mental Health Block Grant funding.
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.