Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: How the pandemic is affecting Houston’s public safety net hospitals, research regarding pets and COVID-19, immigrants sue the Trump administration over their DACA applications, Memorial Park's Eastern Glades opens, and an update on sports.
Posted on · Public and private hospitals are both struggling with their finances as COVID-19 stresses the system and cuts off important revenue streams.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: How public hospitals are weathering an influx of COVID-19 patients, your feelings about America right now heading into the Fourth of July weekend, and some advice on organizing and decluttering your life.
Posted on · On Monday's show: Recapping protests over the weekend following the death of Houston native George Floyd, how COVID-19 is affecting the county's public health system, and Houston's risk for storm surge.
Posted on · As the coronavirus spreads across the Houston areas, local hospitals are preparing for what could be a shortage of beds, while they also deal with ways to limit the exposure of non-essential workers to COVID-19.
Posted on · The $36-million package would help pay for a new electronic records system as well as for renovations at Ben Taub Hospital
Posted on · State health officials believe people may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV at some Coastal Health and Wellness Clinics in Galveston County. We learn about sanitation standards for health clinics.
Posted on · African Americans are nearly three times more likely to die from asthma-related causes than the white population, according to 2013 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new study being conducted in Houston aims to address some of the reasons why. Joining us to discuss the study — and to answer some […]
Posted on · This weekend, UT Health Neuroscience Research Center hosts a 90-minute forum to discuss prospects for the future use of stem cell therapy to treat neurological diseases, like Parkinson's and traumatic brain injuries. We learn more from Erin Furr-Stimming, Associate Professor of Neurology at UT Health, Memorial Hermann’s Mischer Neuroscience Institute, and Harris Health System.
Posted on · In the days following Hurricane Katrina, thousands of Louisiana residents arrived in Houston. The Astrodome served as a temporary shelter for evacuees. George Masi, President and CEO of Harris Health System shares his memories of relief efforts at the Dome.
Posted on · The county-taxpayer funded healthcare system is considering the move as a way to handle looming deficits.
Posted on · If you’re eating something healthy — like an apple or a carrot — it means you’re not eating something unhealthy, like French fries or pizza. Dr. Ann Barnes of Harris Health System reminds us that losing weight and being healthy doesn’t necessarily mean eating less.
Posted on · On Saturday, a barge in Galveston Bay struck a ship and sprung a leak. While the barge was carrying a million gallons of marine fuel oil, officials believe just one tank was breached, which would suggest no more than 168,000 gallons spilled into the bay. As crews skimmed oil from the water, and containment booms […]
Posted on · It's hard to know for sure just how many Americans are diabetic – that's because millions of us don't know that we are. Various sources suggest anywhere from 22 to 26 million Americans have diabetes. The National Diabetes Education Program pegs the number at just shy of 26 million diabetics; 15.8 million who have been […]
Posted on · If you’re eating something healthy — like an apple or a carrot — it means you’re not eating something unhealthy, like French fries or pizza. Dr. Ann Barnes of Harris Health System reminds us that losing weight and being healthy doesn’t necessarily mean eating less.