Some health care, frontline workers are declining vaccines
A number of frontline workers are staying away from the coronavirus vaccine due to mixed feelings.
Family celebrates their triplets this Christmas, after close call
A couple in Nebraska raced to Houston for a life-saving, in-utero surgery to save their surprise triplets who are now thriving.
Doctors concerned about long-term effects of COVID-19 on children
Doctors at Memorial Hermann say they’re seeing an alarming number of children who can't function the way they used to after contracting COVID-19, and they are concerned about possible damage to their hearts.
Babies in Texas Children's Hospital NICU get festive in holiday photos
Texas Children’s Hospital is helping to make the holiday season festive for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses arriving in Houston on Tuesday
State health officials say 75,075 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be arriving at 19 sites in Texas on Tuesday, including seven Houston-area hospitals.
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center receives COVID-19 vaccines
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center received its allocation of COVID-19 vaccine early Monday morning.
Texas Medical Center sees an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations
The latest bump in COVID-19 cases has forced the Texas Medical Center to exceed its normal ICU capacity.
Rare five-way kidney swap takes place at Houston Methodist Hospital
The rare five-way kidney swap at Houston Methodist Hospital involved five people in need of a kidney and five loved ones willing to give the ultimate gift of their own kidney.
Treats for patients at Texas Children’s Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital put big plans in place, so that everyone could have a Spook-tacular time this Halloween.
10-month-old Harris County baby on life support given more time by District Judge
A district judge has given more time for a 10-month-old baby to recover after being brought to the hospital unresponsive and unconscious.
Local doctors are seeing an increase in colon cancer in younger adults
Colon cancer is being diagnosed more frequently in younger patients.
Texas, Houston-area COVID-19 positivity rates falling
Hospitalization rates and positivity rates are falling around the state of Texas.
Father, son ER doctors work together to save another person’s life
A father and son, both ER doctors, worked together at Memorial Hermann Hospital to save another person's life on Wednesday night.
OakBend Medical Center in Richmond overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
The 274-bed facility is being stretched beyond capacity. "We have no beds available, no ICU units available," states Dr. Gildardo Ceballos.
Memorial Hermann raises awareness of the importance of wearing a mask
Memorial Hermann is trying to raise awareness by putting up posters at all of its hospitals, showing what happens when one person wears a mask, but another doesn’t.
Rearranging hospitals in the Texas Medical Center now that ICUs are 100% full
CEO's from four of the Houston's largest hospital systems joined forces to reassure the public that the Texas Medical Center still has plenty of room to treat patients.
Specialized program at TIRR Memorial Hermann helps COVID-19 patients recover
TIRR Memorial Hermann has created a program specifically designed to help patients who need rehabilitation after surviving COVID-19.
Medical experts aggravated by crowding at Houston bars
As Texas reopens, Houston sees several bars open beyond the 25% capacity limit. A doctor at United Memorial Medical Center believes some people who are crowding Houston bars have the coronavirus.
HPD officer killed in helicopter crash identified
Tactical Flight Officer Jason Knox has died and pilot Chase Cormier was injured after a Houston Police Department helicopter crashed in north Houston early Saturday morning.
Should you get tested for COVID-19 or wait for a possible anti-body test?
The Houston Health Department said anyone who wants to get tested – should. Everyone is now considered an ideal candidate. But maybe some people should wait for researchers to develop an anti-body test.