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Town Square

The Current State of Abortion Access in the United States

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 23, 2023 · Our experts discuss the legal issues, and the options currently available to women in today’s landscape.

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Ask the Doctor: The Latest on the New COVID Variant XBB.1.5, Long COVID, Flu and RSV

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 10, 2023 · Medical experts weigh in on the recent developments in the fight against the virus in the U.S. and abroad.

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Texas children’s hospitals head into winter with surge of RSV cases

Elena Rivera, KERA

Posted on November 18, 2022 · Pediatricians in Texas say the peak of respiratory syncytial virus, a common virus that presents with cold-like symptoms, is abnormally early this year.

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Health and safety tips for students returning to school

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on August 17, 2022 · Medical experts break down the latest on the new guidelines for COVID-19, what we need to know about monkeypox, and the important health checkups and vaccinations every child needs.

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Preventive care such as birth control, anti-HIV medicine challenged in Texas lawsuit

ALLISON AUBREY, NPR

Posted on August 9, 2022 · Some object to paying for health insurance plans that cover preventive services that they say violate their religious beliefs, which could cause millions to lose access to care if the courts agree.

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New FDA rule could slightly improve out-of-state access to the abortion pill mifepristone for pregnant Texans

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on January 5, 2023 · The rule, which allows retail pharmacies to provide the pill, could mean faster pick up times.

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Year-End Review: 2022

Troy Schulze

Posted on December 16, 2022 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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University of Houston removes dean focused on racial disparities, LGBTQ+ outcomes and immigrant experiences in social system

Dominic Anthony Walsh, Education & Families Reporter

Posted on December 16, 2022 · Dettlaff is a full professor with tenure, and he confirmed that he plans to continue his work at University of Houston for now. 

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Brittney Griner released (Dec. 8, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on December 8, 2022 · On Thursday's show: We discuss what we know about Griner’s release and whether the prisoner the United States released is a steep price to pay. And we learn why the League of Women Voters of Houston is shifting from a volunteer-only organization to hiring staff.

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