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As COVID-19 leads to hospital worker burnout, Harris County will spend $41.5 million to hire hundreds of nurses

Matt Harab / Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 12, 2022 · The 664 new nurses will be spread to hospitals across the county, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said.

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Houston Researchers Launch Center To Improve Treatment Of Children In ERs And Ambulances

Carrie Feibel

Posted on July 25, 2016 · Two Houston medical institutions will co-host a new, federally-funded center to help improve the treatment of children during medical emergencies.

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Kids With Ebola Is Not a Happy Thought, But Texas Children’s Hospital Is Ready

Carrie Feibel

Posted on September 29, 2015 · The CDC has designated 55 hospitals nationwide as future “Ebola treatment centers.”

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Election lawsuit dropped (Sept. 25, 2023)

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Posted on September 25, 2023 · On Monday's show: Alexandra del Moral Mealer has dropped her lawsuit challenging the results of last year's election for Harris County judge. We learn why and discuss whether we should expect more challenges like hers in our current political climate.

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Post-Paxton impeachment trial analysis

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Posted on September 21, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Harris County Public Health introduces Latino Chronic Disease Cohort pilot program

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on September 19, 2023 · “We want to make sure that these uninsured and underinsured individuals have this access to the care that they need,” Commissioner Lesley Briones said.

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Harris County passes $2.74 billion budget, lowers tax rates for fifth year in a row

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 19, 2023 · The budget for the new fiscal year, which begins October 1, includes $119 million for law enforcement, addressing significant concerns by Republicans.

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