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Local officials fight the rising fentanyl issue in Hays County

Spectrum Local News Health 9/25 5:00A Dylan Scott

Fentanyl overdoes are a daily worry, claiming the lives of four Hays County ISD students in recent weeks.

Employers are staring at steep costs due to long Covid

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/22 6:06P Andy Medici

New data shows long Covid cases could cost employers thousands of dollars — and not just because of lost productivity.

Differences between Headaches and Migraines

Health Care Associates 9/21 9:51A Bailey Wilborn

Differences between Headaches and Migraines Have you ever gotten a headache and wondered if you were experiencing a migraine? Do you have trouble telling the difference between a headache and a...

Texas ranks low in care for pregnant women. This group is bridging the gap.

Spectrum Local News Health 9/21 5:00A Lourdes Vazquez

According to HHM Health, less than half the counties in the state of Texas have a gynecologist or obstetrics.

Dallas teacher survives aggressive form of Leukemia

Spectrum Local News Health 9/20 1:29P Lupe Zapata

Dallas teacher survives aggressive form of Leukemia

What Tea is Best for Acid Reflux? 7 Herbal Teas and Other Drinks to Try

Health Care Associates 9/20 10:00A Bailey Wilborn

What Tea is Best for Acid Reflux? 7 Herbal Teas and Other Drinks to Try If you have acid reflux, you ve probably searched for many ways to find relief. Struggling with the uncomfortable feeling of...

Centene Corp. reaches $165.6M settlement with Texas over pharmacy benefit practices

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/20 2:26A James Drew

The 24-page Texas agreement is the latest in which Centene has agreed to pay milllions of dollars to resolve claims that its subsidiaries overcharged state Medicaid programs for pharmacy benefit management services.

Irving health care company McKesson names new chief human resources officer

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/19 3:41P DBJ staff

She will also serve as the new executive VP and as a member of the executive operating team. Smith will succeed the current CHRO Tracy L. Faber on Dec. 1.

Parkland opens clinic in health care desert, Jubilee Park community

Spectrum Local News Health 9/19 10:56A Spectrum News Staff

Jubilee Park Clinic hopes to serve 3,500 people in its first year of opening in an underserved community plagued with significant health disparities.

McKesson to acquire Kansas-based prescription drug cost firm Rx Savings Solutions

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/19 5:14A DBJ staff

Following the closing of the transaction, Rx Savings will become part of McKesson’s Prescription Technology Solutions business.

What Is the Best Practice for Treating Back Pain: Ice or Heat?

Health Care Associates 9/15 9:11A Bailey Wilborn

When you have back pain , you want to relieve it as quickly and effectively as possible. Taking medication for pain can be helpful, but you may not want to rely on painkillers if you have chronic or...

Fort Worth-based TimelyMD expands its leadership team

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/13 7:27P DBJ staff

TimelyMD has promoted company veterans as well as bringing on new hires from health care and higher education sectors.

Addressing mental health is a priority for Austin pastor

Spectrum Local News Health 9/13 2:23P Dylan Scott

Addressing mental health in the clergy

Eight Tips to Get Rid of Hunger Headaches

Health Care Associates 9/13 6:12A Bailey Wilborn

Eight Tips to Get Rid of Hunger Headaches Headaches — including huger headaches — have plagued humans as long as we ve been around. The earliest mention of them dates to 1550BC! Of course, we ve found...