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Federal bill to expand health care to veterans exposed to burn pits becomes priority for 2022

Spectrum Local News Health 1/28 7:15A Reena Diamante

-While the wars are over for veterans, for many, the battle to cover health care costs is only beginning.

2 cases of ‘stealth’ omicron detected in North Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 1/28 3:31A Craig Huber

Three cases earlier detected in Houston.

HCA Healthcare to build 5 hospitals in Texas — including one in DFW

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/27 7:08A Joel Stinnett

The company already has more sites of care in Texas than almost any other state, including operating under the Medical City name in DFW.

State Sen. José Menéndez urges Gov. Abbott to cancel STAAR test

Spectrum Local News Health 1/27 3:26A Sunny Tsai

Menendez called the STARR test a “high-stakes” test.

Methodist Health System is building its next hospital in Celina

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/26 10:35A DBJ staff

Methodist Health System is following population growth and putting its newest hospital in Collin County. The hospital system's board of directors voted Tuesday to build the $200-million facility on 46.7 acres of land in Celina. Methodist Celina...

What are the Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea?

Health Care Associates 1/26 8:00A Bailey Wilborn

What Are the Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a highly common sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing several times throughout the night. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most...

'I never imagined that the flu would take one of my children': Mom warns of flu danger as COVID...

Spectrum Local News Health 1/24 11:30P Brian Scott

As more and more cases of "flurona," patients positive for both flu and COVID, come in, one mom shares how the flu took her daughter.

Texas reports more than 49,000 new COVID cases; hospitalizations remain above 13,000

Spectrum Local News Health 1/24 5:15A Craig Huber

Hospitalizations down slightly in Texas.

Dallas Mavs owner Mark Cuban launches low-cost, online pharmacy

Spectrum Local News Health 1/24 3:50A Craig Huber

Cuban says it will “fundamentally change the way the pharmaceutical industry operates.”

COVID-19 patient at center of ventilator fight dies in Texas

Spectrum Local News Health 1/23 11:52P Associated Press

Patient flown to Texas died Saturday.

Texas surpasses 13,000 hospitalizations for COVID-19

Spectrum Local News Health 1/21 7:31A Craig Huber

A total 37,900 new confirmed cases reported Thursday.

The Road Ahead: Houston Methodist CFO reflects on unprecedented times —and health care's big...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/21 6:00A

As Burns put it, the past two years at Houston Methodist have been a blur of action, communication and resilience in the face of an enormous strain on the nation's health system.

10 Foods to Eat with a Sore Throat

Health Care Associates 1/20 10:57A Bailey Wilborn

10 Foods To Eat With a Sore Throat A sore throat can often ruin your appetite, as it can cause pain and discomfort when you chew and swallow certain foods. Fortunately, there are foods you can eat...

Humana's CenterWell Senior Primary Care expands into more markets, including DFW

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/20 7:07A Laurel Deppen

CenterWell Senior Primary Care, one of Humana Inc.’s senior primary care brands, is expanding in five new markets this year, including North Texas. Its plans also include expansion to the DFW, Louisville, Phoenix, Nashville and Charlotte....

Texas reports another 47,966 COVID cases, approaching 13,000 hospitalizations

Spectrum Local News Health 1/20 4:41A Craig Huber

Another 154 deaths reported Wednesday.