Houston hospital pampers nurses during major nursing shortage

Texas is the second-hardest hit state by the nursing shortage. So HCA Houston Healthcare teamed up with the University of Houston to address the problem.

Texas A&M student from Houston recovers from catastrophic snowboarding accident

A Texas A&M student from Houston is happier than ever to head back to class next week. He's getting a second chance at life, after spending the last seven months recovering from a catastrophic brain injury.

Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving

Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.

Houston man happy to see Father's Day after brush with death

A local family is looking forward to Father's Day, in awe that they still have a dad! He died back in March, but his son brought him back to life.

Special reunion for COVID-19 patient and nurses who prayed with him

A special reunion was held at Memorial Hermann Southeast between Eddie Iniesta and his family with a group of medical workers, who filled many roles during the pandemic to help him fight even harder to survive.

Para-athlete in Kingwood turns his disability into opportunity

A young man from Ukraine just completed his seventh marathon in a wheelchair! A family from Kingwood adopted him when he was 15 years old and help support his valiant efforts.

Retired teacher now sharing lessons with adults about preventing a stroke

Terri Valiare suffered a life-changing health crisis while having a fun night out on the town. She was diagnosed with what is often the most devastating form of stroke, a hemorrhagic stroke, or brain bleed.

Houston woman becomes nurse in honor of her beloved mother

We're highlighting a local nurse this National Nurse's Week, who unfortunately lost her more than a decade ago, but witnessing her mom's illness prompted her to switch careers and become a nurse.