Coronavirus
New COVID-19 booster shots available next week in Houston area
Posted on · The updated shots have a single target, an omicron descendant named XBB.1.5.
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Town Square
Maintaining a Healthy Heart and Minimizing the Risk of Heart Disease; Plus, What You Need to Know About Microchipping Your Pets
Posted on · A cardiologist shares advice for the best ways to stay healthy and prevent heart-related complications.
Town Square
Maintaining Fitness Goals for the New Year; Plus, the Latest on Damar Hamlin’s Medical Condition Suffered During Monday Night’s Football Game
Posted on · Tips on how to stick with your resolutions and achieve physical and mental wellness in 2023.
Houston Matters
An early uptick in flu cases, and how ‘The West Wing’ influenced real-life politics (Sept. 27, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn why Houston is seeing an early uptick in flu cases. And the television series The West Wing inspired a whole generation to engage in the world of politics, but did it establish unrealistic expectations?
Health & Science
New study offers clues as to how long COVID affects the heart
Posted on · Researchers at Houston Methodist looked into why some long COVID patients are still suffering from chest pain and shortness of breath.
Houston Matters
Using ‘Hamilton’ to preach an anti-LGBTQ message: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Business
New Houston Methodist employee reprimanded for showing confederate flag during virtual orientation
Posted on · According to an anonymous tip to Houston Public Media, the new employee sat in front of a confederate flag for a majority of the six-hour orientation.
Health & Science
Houston doctor suspended for vaccine misinformation files $25 million defamation lawsuit against Methodist Hospital
Posted on · The lawsuit accuses Methodist Hospital and Methodist CEO Marc Boom of making "false and defamatory" statements about Dr. Mary Bowden, an ear, nose, and throat doctor in River Oaks.
Houston Matters
How the news covers COVID-19 (Jan. 24, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Identifying new coronavirus variants and drug-resistant bacteria, how news organizations cover COVID-19, and an Alzheimer's expert answers your questions.
Health & Science
Houston doctor suspended for vaccine misinformation sues Methodist Hospital
Posted on · Dr. Mary Bowden, a doctor in River Oaks, had her provisional privileges taken away after making claims online related to vaccine efficacy.
Health & Science
As COVID-19 leads to hospital worker burnout, Harris County will spend $41.5 million to hire hundreds of nurses
Posted on · The 664 new nurses will be spread to hospitals across the county, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said.
THE CORONAVIRUS IN GREATER HOUSTON
Houston Methodist’s sequencing lab a major tool in the local fight against COVID-19
Posted on · “We’re the ones making sure that our people can be safe," said 25-year-old researcher Ryan Gadd.
Health & Science
Houston hospitals are seeing a COVID-19 uptick fueled by the omicron variant
Posted on · Houston Methodist has seen four times as many positive tests this week, and Memorial Hermann has noted more hospitalizations.
Health & Science
Former Houston Methodist employees demand their jobs back after Abbott’s vaccine mandate ban
Posted on · Houston attorney Jared Woodfill, who currently represents almost 200 healthcare workers in multiple lawsuits against Methodist, said executive order GA-40 makes the hospital's policy illegal.
Health & Science
Houston Hospitals and Clinics Set To Administer Pfizer Booster Shots After CDC Approval
Posted on · Some vaccine providers were ready to begin administering the booster shot as early as Friday.