Health & Science
Harris Health System Proposing $70 Million Expansion of Ben Taub’s Trauma Capacity
Posted on · The project will ensure the historic teaching hospital retains the highest “level one” trauma designation
Tag: trauma centers
Houston Matters
Does Houston Have Enough Level 1 Trauma Centers to Handle a Major Crisis?
Posted on · Despite more than 250 layoffs, and a new policy limiting the patients Ben Taub General Hospital can handle it its ICU, Harris Health System is operating at a $14 million deficit this year. The reductions in service threaten Ben Taub’s long-term Level 1 trauma center designation. Ben Taub is one of just three such trauma […]
Health & Science
Millions Collected For Texas Medical Trauma Centers But Not Spent
Posted on · A Houston lawmaker says medical trauma centers here and across Texas are inadequately funded. Democratic state representative Sylvester Turner announced plans to file legislation that will free up funding for them.