As nursing shortage is compounded by pandemic, the University of St. Thomas strives to help meet the need
At a time when nurses are leaving the field, a local university is looking to help meet the needs through an accelerated nursing degree program. A graduate of that nursing program is switching careers to work on the front line of the battle. FOX 26's Maria Salazar has his story.
At a time when nurses are leaving the field, a local university is looking to help meet the needs through an accelerated nursing degree program. A graduate of that nursing program is switching careers to work on the front line of the battle. FOX 26's Maria Salazar has his story.
Federal govt. announces funding for emergency contraception for Texans impacted by near-total abortion ban
The Biden administration also issued memorandums detailing two federal statutes officials say they would enforce to provide protection for patients who may need an abortion and health care providers who assist pregnant patients in certain situations.
The Biden administration also issued memorandums detailing two federal statutes officials say they would enforce to provide protection for patients who may need an abortion and health care providers who assist pregnant patients in certain situations.
Guy Talk: Men and mental health
We ask our Guy Talk panel why it?s harder for men to speak up about mental health issues.
We ask our Guy Talk panel why it?s harder for men to speak up about mental health issues.
$5 Million in federal funding going to Texas rural hospitals
The program designed to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, and meet the unique needs of underserved Texans in rural hospitals through telemedicine.
The program designed to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, and meet the unique needs of underserved Texans in rural hospitals through telemedicine.
2.8M register for health insurance during COVID-19 sign-up, Biden says
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes trial: live updates from opening statements
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes faces 10 counts of fraud and two counts of conspiracy related to her now-defunct biotech company.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes faces 10 counts of fraud and two counts of conspiracy related to her now-defunct biotech company.
Telemedicine reduces risk
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of telemedicine. People have become comfortable with it. Now we're learning just how important this technology has truly become for patients.
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of telemedicine. People have become comfortable with it. Now we're learning just how important this technology has truly become for patients.
Houston church leaders unite against new abortion law
Reproductive Freedom Congregations is a group of churches uniting against Texas's new abortion law in support of women's right to choose. Texas Right to Life, the organization which helped draft the law is defending it as helping to prevent women from making a devastating decision.
Reproductive Freedom Congregations is a group of churches uniting against Texas's new abortion law in support of women's right to choose. Texas Right to Life, the organization which helped draft the law is defending it as helping to prevent women from making a devastating decision.
Texas doctors association says abortion ban encourages 'vigilante interference' doctor-patient relationship
The Texas Medical Association called two anti-abortion bills unconstitutional and criticized the U.S. Supreme Court for not blocking the broader law from going into effect.
The Texas Medical Association called two anti-abortion bills unconstitutional and criticized the U.S. Supreme Court for not blocking the broader law from going into effect.
220 pediatric hospitals plead for help from federal government amid COVID-19 surge
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
Biden condemns Texas abortion law, 'blatantly violates' the constitution
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Elizabeth Holmes Theranos trial: live updates from inside the court
Jury selection begins in the trial of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Get live updates here.
Jury selection begins in the trial of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Get live updates here.
Clinics, pharmacies to start offering flu shots in September
There's been all this talk about COVID vaccines but next week, many clinics and pharmacies will start offering flu shots. We speak with an expert on how to prepare for the upcoming 'sick season'
There's been all this talk about COVID vaccines but next week, many clinics and pharmacies will start offering flu shots. We speak with an expert on how to prepare for the upcoming 'sick season'
Preventing and treating stress-induced 'inflammaging'
Stress can show up on the body in a number of ways. One of them is chronic micro-inflammation-induced aging also called "Inflammaging". FOX 26 learns how to prevent and treat it by talking to Dr. Sherry Ingraham with Advanced Dermatology
Stress can show up on the body in a number of ways. One of them is chronic micro-inflammation-induced aging also called "Inflammaging". FOX 26 learns how to prevent and treat it by talking to Dr. Sherry Ingraham with Advanced Dermatology
Harris Co. Judge proposes $30M plan to bring more nurses to local hospitals
During Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will propose $30 million in funding for hundreds of additional nurses to support hospitals amid the surge in COVID-19.
During Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will propose $30 million in funding for hundreds of additional nurses to support hospitals amid the surge in COVID-19.
Understanding mental health for professional athletes
This year, we have seen several prominent women athletes speak out about mental Naomi Osaka to Houston's own Simone Biles. There's an emphasis on this important issue like never before.
This year, we have seen several prominent women athletes speak out about mental Naomi Osaka to Houston's own Simone Biles. There's an emphasis on this important issue like never before.
Unvaccinated pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are more likely to have complications, pre-term birth
The CDC is now saying that pregnant people with COVID-19 are at an increased risk of preterm birth and other pregnancy complications.
The CDC is now saying that pregnant people with COVID-19 are at an increased risk of preterm birth and other pregnancy complications.
Delta variant showing grim picture with more children hospitalized, doctors worry wave hasn't peaked
Pediatricians at Houston's major hospitals are noticing some drastic changes in COVID-19 and kids because of the Delta variant, including a concerning increase in hospitalizations, even for children without underlying medical conditions.
Pediatricians at Houston's major hospitals are noticing some drastic changes in COVID-19 and kids because of the Delta variant, including a concerning increase in hospitalizations, even for children without underlying medical conditions.
Houston-area COVID patient in need of hospital room, but family says they're told none are available
An Atascocita man battling COVID-19 is having trouble finding a hospital that will accept him as COVID cases continue to rise. He's now on a waiting list for hospitals out of state.
An Atascocita man battling COVID-19 is having trouble finding a hospital that will accept him as COVID cases continue to rise. He's now on a waiting list for hospitals out of state.
There was a nursing shortage before the pandemic, new COVID-19 hospitalizations are making it worse
A local hospital is declaring an internal disaster due to a serious nursing shortage. At LBJ Hospital, the wait times in some cases have exceeded 30 hours.
A local hospital is declaring an internal disaster due to a serious nursing shortage. At LBJ Hospital, the wait times in some cases have exceeded 30 hours.