$60M 'last-resort' medical shelter at NRG Park shutting down
"We have made it very far and one way in which this has paid off is I've directed our staff to wind down the contract with the private contractor Garner for the medical shelter at NRG," said Judge Hidalgo.
"We have made it very far and one way in which this has paid off is I've directed our staff to wind down the contract with the private contractor Garner for the medical shelter at NRG," said Judge Hidalgo.
Texas father sues hospital for access to sick child during COVID-19 crisis
A Texas father tells us a Houston-area hospital is keeping him from seeing his son who is in ICU.
A Texas father tells us a Houston-area hospital is keeping him from seeing his son who is in ICU.
Unemployed Texans struggle to find affordable healthcare insurance
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with healthcare experts about the options unemployed Texans have when it comes to health insurance coverage.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with healthcare experts about the options unemployed Texans have when it comes to health insurance coverage.
Abbott: Texas has 19,695 hospital beds available
More than 2,000 ICU beds and over 8,700 ventilators are also available.
More than 2,000 ICU beds and over 8,700 ventilators are also available.
Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
How do HIPAA and public safety coexist during the COVID-19 pandemic?
HIPAA exists to protect the privacy of patients, but what happens during a pandemic?
HIPAA exists to protect the privacy of patients, but what happens during a pandemic?
Healthcare industry works to slow spread of COVID-19 in Houston
As the number of confirmed Coronavirus COVID-19 cases increases in the area, some people are worried about overcrowding medical facilities. To combat the issue, changes are already noticeable outside medical offices across the country.
As the number of confirmed Coronavirus COVID-19 cases increases in the area, some people are worried about overcrowding medical facilities. To combat the issue, changes are already noticeable outside medical offices across the country.
100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Houston Fifth Ward residents want answers on cancer cluster
Last year, a study conducted by the Texas State Dept. of Health Services found higher than normal instances of cancer near the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood. The cancer clusters were associated with a former creosote facility, owned by Union Pacific.
Last year, a study conducted by the Texas State Dept. of Health Services found higher than normal instances of cancer near the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood. The cancer clusters were associated with a former creosote facility, owned by Union Pacific.
Milwaukee woman dies after leaving ER due to long wait, family says
A 25-year-old woman who went to the emergency room complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath died shortly after leaving to seek help elsewhere due to long wait times, her family members claim.
A 25-year-old woman who went to the emergency room complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath died shortly after leaving to seek help elsewhere due to long wait times, her family members claim.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Obamacare sign-ups steady as debate persists over the future of the program
More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government said Friday, a sign of continued demand for the program amid persistent uncertainty over its future.
More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government said Friday, a sign of continued demand for the program amid persistent uncertainty over its future.
US court: 'Obamacare' individual mandate invalid, other parts need more review
A federal court found the Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional and that other parts of the law need further review.
A federal court found the Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional and that other parts of the law need further review.
UnitedHealthcare and Houston Methodist may be parting ways, potentially driving up healthcare costs for Houstonians
UnitedHealthcare has issued a termination notice to Houston Methodist Hospital because the two haven’t been able to agree on a new contract. What does this mean for those with United and their coverage?
UnitedHealthcare has issued a termination notice to Houston Methodist Hospital because the two haven’t been able to agree on a new contract. What does this mean for those with United and their coverage?
Judge rejects Trump religious-objection rule for health care
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new rule, not yet in effect, that allowed health care providers to refuse participation in abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds.
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new rule, not yet in effect, that allowed health care providers to refuse participation in abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds.
Elizabeth Warren health care plan pledges no middle class tax increase
(AP) -- Elizabeth Warren promised Friday to spend more than $20 trillion over the next decade to provide government-funded health care to every American without raising middle class taxes -- finally offering ideas about how to implement the massive "Medicare for All" program without taking a larger bite out of most Americans' salaries.
(AP) -- Elizabeth Warren promised Friday to spend more than $20 trillion over the next decade to provide government-funded health care to every American without raising middle class taxes -- finally offering ideas about how to implement the massive "Medicare for All" program without taking a larger bite out of most Americans' salaries.
Astros fan battling leukemia wishes to meet George Springer
Avery, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, is one of Springer's biggest fans. According to her mother Cheri, she will be in the hospital for quite some time and hasn't been feeling well.
Avery, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, is one of Springer's biggest fans. According to her mother Cheri, she will be in the hospital for quite some time and hasn't been feeling well.
Black women 3 times more likely to die from birth complications than white women
If you're a black woman pregnant in America, you're three, even four times more likely to die from complications than a white woman.
If you're a black woman pregnant in America, you're three, even four times more likely to die from complications than a white woman.
‘Noxious chemical fumes': Study links toxic fumes to vaping-related lung injuries as cases increase
As the CDC reported Tuesday that the number of lung injury cases associated with vaping has increased to 1,080, a Mayo Clinic study published Wednesday said the injuries may be caused by toxic chemical fumes.
As the CDC reported Tuesday that the number of lung injury cases associated with vaping has increased to 1,080, a Mayo Clinic study published Wednesday said the injuries may be caused by toxic chemical fumes.
Obamacare overhaul What's Your Point? October 15, 2017
Obamacare overhaul What's Your Point? October 15, 2017
Obamacare overhaul What's Your Point? October 15, 2017