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Smallpox Was Eradicated, So Why Not Measles?

Posted on May 7, 2019 · We revisit how smallpox was eliminated and discuss what lessons from that effort could apply to defeating measles.

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Posted on March 16, 2023 · A total of 700 residents are projected to participate in ACCESS Harris County this year.

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How public hospitals can fill in health care gaps

Posted on March 14, 2023 · A doctor at Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital makes the case in his new book chronicling patients let down by the system.

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Can bedside manner be too well-mannered?

Posted on March 8, 2023 · We consider the communication challenges some doctors face when talking with their patients, particularly in discussions about nutrition and obesity.

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Agreement reached on I-45 (March 8, 2023)

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Posted on March 8, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: A new agreement is in place that will allow the rebuild and expansion of I-45 to move forward, nearly two years after it was paused following concerns from numerous stakeholders. We learn what the agreement entails.

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