Posted on · Dr. Tim Garson, Director of the Texas Medical Center's Health Policy Institute recently initiated a Nielsen survey of Texans to learn about their attitudes towards healthcare. From all of the responses, he identified the top 12 most interesting findings — from the importance of quality in healthcare, to what people would be willing to give […]
Posted on · Houston Matters has launched a week-long series exploring “The State of Houston” — conversations about about key areas of interest in Greater Houston, from the economy, to healthcare, to transportation to the environment and to education. ECONOMY | HEALTH | TRANSPORTATION | ENVIRONMENT | EDUCATION Part 1: The State of Houston’s Economy (April 13, 2015)News […]
Posted on · Global health initiatives like the efforts to stave off Ebola in some West African nations are drawing the interest of more medical students and professionals, including folks at the many institutions that make up the Texas Medical Center. In fact, many affiliated with the Med Center are involved right now in addressing issues of health […]
Posted on · We all know two of Houstonâs biggest industries are oil and gas and medicine, and that those industries employ some of Greater Houstonâs brightest minds. So what could all those bright minds accomplish if they joined forces? Thatâs the purpose of the 8th annual Pumps and Pipes conference on Monday, which seeks to find ways […]
Posted on · Abortion rights supporters and opponents in Texas are awaiting a ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in an ongoing legal battle over an abortion law Texas legislators passed last year. The law, as written, requires (among other provisions) that all clinics providing abortions in Texas meet the same standards as hospital-style surgical centers. […]
Posted on · We continue Houston Matters' annual guide for newcomers by discussing everything new Houstonians need to know about health and science and arts & culture in Greater Houston, with News 88.7's health and science reporter Carrie Feibel, and Houston Public Media's St. John Flynn.
Posted on · Medical tourism — it’s not as fun as the term “tourism” implies. It simply means people leaving their homes to seek medical care elsewhere. It could be in another city or even another country. That happens quite a bit in Houston, home of the Texas Medical Center. But how much do visitors seeking medical treatment […]
Posted on · Throughout the summer, Houston Matters is dedicating time each week to books about Greater Houston, set in Greater Houston or written or edited by Houstonians. John P. McGovern might be a familiar name to many Houstonians. He established the nationâs largest privately owned allergy clinic and was a respected philanthropist. His friend and colleague, Bryant […]
Posted on · The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex in the world. It's really a city unto itself. On this edition of Houston Matters, we explore the state of the Med Center, and welcome your questions for its President and CEO, Dr. Robert Robbins. Among our topics: just what we mean when we say “Medical […]