Texas Children's Ranked Among Nation’s Best Children's Hospitals

The latest children’s hospital rankings from U.S. News include the highest-rated pediatric facilities in Texas.

Texas Parents: Do You Want Your Young Teens Vaccinated?

Patch wants to know whether you plan on getting your young teens vaccinated now that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has expanded EUA.

Tips for Following a Gluten-Free Diet, According to an RD

Stephanie works for Sodexo and Texas Christian University Dining as a Social Media Nutrition Marketing Specialist

Empty Chairs Tell The Story Of Pandemic's Toll At Texas Kidney Dialysis Centers

Early on, coronavirus transmission exploded at dialysis clinics, especially in the Rio Grande Valley.

With Texas Classrooms Reopening And No State Mask Mandate, School Nurses Have Become Crucial In Battling Pandemic

Among her tasks: keeping parents and teachers calm when she tells them they were in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

BB Gun Pellet Found In Teen's Nose 8 Years After He Got Shot

A teenager in Texas found the reason for the foul odor that came whenever he blew his nose.

Texas Teachers, Child Care Workers Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine

Officials told providers about the change in eligibility the day after the Biden administration urged all states to prioritize teachers.

Keep Wearing Your Mask, Health Officials Say After Gov. Greg Abbott Lifts Mask Mandate

Some variants of COVID-19 are more contagious and researchers believe they can reinfect people who already have gotten the virus.

Texas Expects To Receive More Than 200,000 Initial Doses Of Newly Approved Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday approved the vaccine, the first that requires one dose instead of two.

TX Coronavirus Vaccine Hub: Where, Who And How To Get Immunized

Are you eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's everything you need to know about Texas' vaccine rollout.

Stop Dripping Your Faucets: Texas Officials Say The State’s Water Supply Is At Risk

Approximately 420 public water systems in 120 Texas counties have reported disruptions in service, affecting more than 8 million people.

3 FEMA-Run Vaccination Sites Aimed At Underserved Texans To Open Later This Month, Abbott Says

Combined, the three sites are expected to administer more than 10,000 shots per day, with doses supplied by FEMA.

Texas’ COVID-19 Cases Are Down From Record Highs, Though Health Experts Warn The Pandemic Is Far From Over

While vaccinations are reaching more people every day, health care experts warn that this doesn’t mean Texas is out of the woods.

Nearly A Year Into The Pandemic, Grocery Workers In Texas Are More Fatigued Than Ever As They Await Vaccine Access

Without any guarantee of vaccine prioritization, grocery workers now find themselves overwhelmed and continually exposed to the virus.

CVS To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines At 70 Pharmacy Locations

Texas is among an initial 11 state rollout and part of the company’s plan to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines at CVS Pharmacy nationwide.

Progress In The Fight Against The Coronavirus Is Coming, But Texas Is A Long Way From Herd Immunity

Medical experts say the state will struggle to immunize enough Texans to halt the chain of transmission through vaccination.

What Do New Variants Of The Coronavirus Mean For Texans? And How Can We Best Protect Ourselves?

Viruses constantly change by mutating, and the coronavirus is no exception.

Facing A Crush Of COVID-19 Patients, ICUs Are Completely Full In At Least 50 Texas Hospitals

Across Texas, hospital intensive care units are being battered as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in a post-holiday surge.

Dan Patrick Asks Texas To Revise Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plan As Eligible People Experience Frustration

The lieutenant governor's request comes as distribution of the vaccine in Texas has been beset with miscommunication and technical issues.

'Lives Are At Stake': 3 Texas Regions Battered By Coronavirus Are Out Of Intensive Care Beds

Hospitals in the Abilene, Bryan-College Station and Laredo areas have run out of intensive care unit beds.

Trump Administration Extends Health Care Safety Net For Uninsured Texans

A federal program known as the 1115 waiver helps pay for the costs of providing health care to people who are uninsured.

Texas Becomes 1st State To Administer 1 Million Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine

The state has administered nearly half of the more than 2 million doses it’s received so far.

Clogged Phone Lines And Ethical Dilemmas: Texas Health Providers Scramble To Roll Out Vaccine With Little State Guidance

Providers are facing clogged phone lines, crashing websites and tough decisions about who will get the first shots.

More Than 2 Dozen Of Texas’ Rural Hospitals Haven’t Received Any COVID-19 Vaccines

Those lucky enough to be near another provider with shots available are relying on neighborly generosity.

Already In Crisis, Texas Hospitals Treat Record Numbers Of COVID-19 Patients While Preparing For Another Post-Holiday Surge

Available intensive care unit beds are at a low and health experts say Texans can’t vaccinate their way out of the current surge.

About 200,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Will Be Shipped Next Week To Texas, Mostly For Large 'Vaccination Hubs'

Some doses will also go to smaller providers, while hubs will set up registration phone numbers and websites to streamline distribution.

85 Infants Test Positive For Coronavirus In One Texas County

The development came one week after Nueces County reported a six-month-old baby boy tested positive and died from COVID-19.

How Many People In Texas Are Burdened With Medical Debt?

The U.S. spends more per capital on health care than any other country. As a result, many Americans are saddled with debt.

2 Texas Students Test Negative For Coronavirus

A student at Baylor University and another student Texas A&M being monitored for coronavirus are not infected.

The Extraordinary Danger Of Being Pregnant And Uninsured In Texas

Over three years, nearly 400 pregnant or new mothers died in Texas, according to the Department of State Health Services.

Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Linked Illnesses Increase In Texas

More than 102 people in 23 states have been sickened with E. coli after eating romaine lettuce from Salinas, California, officials said.

Flu Activity High In Texas: How To Stay Healthy Over Thanksgiving

The flu season is underway in the U.S., and activity is continuing to increase.

2 Texas E.coli Cases Reported In Outbreak Linked To Lettuce

The outbreak linked to romaine lettuce prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a warning on consuming the products.

Romaine Lettuce Warning In Texas After 40 Fall Ill From E.coli

After a multi-state E.coli outbreak, new federal guidance says to avoid lettuce grown in a region in California.

5-Year-Old Dies From Flu In Texas

According to state health officials, it's the first death of the 2019-20 flu season.

Popular Apples Recalled In Texas

The recalled apples include McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious apples.

Here Are The Vaccination Rates For Kindergartners In Texas

A new report says that 2.8 percent of kindergartners were not up to date with the measles vaccine and did not have an exemption.

Many Texas Cities Susceptible To Large Measles Outbreaks: Study

A new study shows just how many measles cases could occur in Texas given the current vaccination rates.

Texas's Best Hospitals: Latest U.S. News Rankings

New rankings for 2019-20 from U.S. News & World Report identify the best hospitals in specialty care and the best hospitals by region.

Opioid Crisis: 5.4 Billion Pain Pills Flooded Texas In 7 Years

A government database published by The Washington Post shows that 76 billion pills were distributed nationwide between 2006-2012.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.