Father of 2 battles cancer, hopes to encourage families to vaccinate

Spectrum Local News Health 8/11 12:34P Lourdes Vazquez

Texas has the largest number of U.S. teens not protected against HPV.

Blood pressure project could hold keys to better health

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 3:47P Dylan Scott

Using advancements in modern technology, researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind graphene e-tattoo.

Biden signs bill expanding health care for veterans exposed to toxins

Spectrum Local News Health 8/10 11:00A Justin Tasolides

President Biden called the bill the most significant expansion ever of benefits for veterans exposed to toxins.

Tips for designing patient-centric health care facilities

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/7 7:00P OAC

Ask a group of people what they believe the most expensive area of a health care facility is, and you likely will get answers like surgery, laboratories and screening rooms. What you probably won’t hear is the correct answer: the waiting room....

Austin Public Health confirms 9 cases of monkeypox in Travis County

Spectrum Local News Health 8/6 11:45A Ashley Valenzuela

The Austin-Travis County Health Authority has confirmed there are nine confirmed monkeypox cases here in Travis County.

Medical marijuana becomes focal point in race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner

Spectrum Local News Health 8/4 2:47P Marissa Mizroch

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller opponent questions his timing for backing medical marijuana.

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

Spectrum Local News Health 8/3 9:44A Associated Press

The EPA is warning residents who live near medical sterilizing plants in 13 states and Puerto Rico about potential health risks from emissions.

Vancouver-based Molecular Testing Labs snags new Dallas CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/3 9:24A DBJ staff

"Eric's vision and track record of growing businesses exactly like ours and his long history in economic justice and equity work make him a perfect fit for Molecular, and we are lucky to have him." Adam Blackwell, Molecular Testing Labs

Nonprofit help women get access to emergency contraception

Spectrum Local News Health 8/2 1:14P Stacy Rickard

A group on North Texas works to make the process easier for women in need.

Austin Public Health reports mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile Virus in East Austin

Spectrum Local News Health 7/28 1:28P Ashley Valenzuela

Austin Public Health announced Thursday, they have identified a positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus in an East Austin zip code.

Jubilee Park Community Clinic opens Aug. 1

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/27 11:54A Plamedie Ifasso

The health clinic is a collaboration between Parkland Health and Jubilee Park and Community Center.

Q&A with Paul Singh, CEO, US Dermatology Partners

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/27 9:47A Rob Schneider

Singh said he has always been fascinated by “immense inefficiencies” in our health care.

Q&A with Aracely Muñoz, Director, Corporate Partnerships, Children's Medical Center Foundation at...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/27 9:34A Rob Schneider

Munoz, who oversees the team that manages partnerships with companies that give to the hospital, said she learned the power of philanthropy at an early age.

Q&A with Dr. Sara Mahmood, Founder, Owner and Dentist, brush365

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/27 8:40A Rob Schneider

Mahmood said she’s most excited to see how her business model of being open when her clients need it (evenings, Saturdays) thrives.

Q&A with Ryan Gebhart, Senior Vice President, President, Baylor Scott & White Health

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/27 8:05A Rob Schneider

Gebhart, who is responsible for establishing culture, developing strategy, and executing that strategy to performance with Baylor Scott & White Health’s Frisco market, said health care is an area he felt a call to.