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Harris County COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up as new subvariant begins to spread

Posted on August 15, 2023 · The current subvariant, EG.5 Omicron, makes up the largest portion of new COVID infections across the country.

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New COVID-19 booster shots available next week in Houston area

Posted on September 15, 2023 · The updated shots have a single target, an omicron descendant named XBB.1.5.

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Health & Science

Texas Medical Board files complaint against Houston doctor for prescription, patient confidentiality violations

Posted on June 9, 2023 · Dr. Mary Bowden was previously suspended by Houston Methodist Hospital over COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.

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Harris County receives $1.4 million in federal funding to address Black maternal mortality rates

Posted on May 30, 2023 · Texas has a rate higher than the country’s average, and Harris County’s average is even higher than the state’s overall.

Tags ARPA funds Barbie Robinson Black maternal mortality rate Harris County Public Health Lizzie Fletcher Rodney Ellis

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Harris County launches program to provide vulnerable residents with specialized services

Posted on May 23, 2023 · The ACCESS Harris County program aims to provide services to groups in Harris County that've been identified as having critical needs.

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