Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
Pharmacies, clinics offer rapid COVID-19 testing for ACL attendees
Austin-area pharmacies and clinics are stepping up to provide COVID-19 tests for those needing one to attend the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Austin-area pharmacies and clinics are stepping up to provide COVID-19 tests for those needing one to attend the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Congressional members share own abortion stories at hearing
Three Democratic members of Congress offered deeply personal testimony about their own abortions at a congressional committee on Thursday.
Three Democratic members of Congress offered deeply personal testimony about their own abortions at a congressional committee on Thursday.
Travis County Commissioners Court approves FY 2022 budget
The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.
The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.
Texas abortion law hearing: Here’s what you need to know about the DOJ’s argument against SB8
The U.S. sued Texas after the Biden administration vowed to oppose Texas’ new near-total abortion ban. The lawsuit joins several legal challenges already in progress.
The U.S. sued Texas after the Biden administration vowed to oppose Texas’ new near-total abortion ban. The lawsuit joins several legal challenges already in progress.
Arizona woman with weeks to live heads to Mexico for liver transplant
A Globe woman is heading to Mexico to receive a more affordable liver transplant surgery after not being able to afford one in America. The community rallied behind her to help raise money.
A Globe woman is heading to Mexico to receive a more affordable liver transplant surgery after not being able to afford one in America. The community rallied behind her to help raise money.
USC to require students, staff be vaccinated against the flu by Nov. 1
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.
Pandemic has created shortage in home healthcare workers in Texas
Home health care workers and family members of patients gathered at the Texas State Capitol to ask lawmakers to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds on critical home care.
Home health care workers and family members of patients gathered at the Texas State Capitol to ask lawmakers to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds on critical home care.
Fake prescription pills containing fentanyl killing Americans at 'unprecedented rate,' DEA says
The DEA said fake prescription pills containing potentially lethal doses of fentanyl and methamphetamine are becoming increasingly more available.
The DEA said fake prescription pills containing potentially lethal doses of fentanyl and methamphetamine are becoming increasingly more available.
Abbott dodges question on changing Texas abortion law for rape victims
Gov. Greg Abbott refused to say if he would support a bill that adds exemptions for rape and incest victims to the new law restricting abortions in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott refused to say if he would support a bill that adds exemptions for rape and incest victims to the new law restricting abortions in Texas.
Texas governor signs law restricting access to abortion meds
Senate Bill 4 prevents doctors from giving abortion-inducing medication to women more than seven weeks pregnant and bans mail-order abortion drugs.
Senate Bill 4 prevents doctors from giving abortion-inducing medication to women more than seven weeks pregnant and bans mail-order abortion drugs.
Lifelong singer regains voice through lung transplant
JoAnn Crum of Liberty Hill is singing again after receiving a life-saving lung transplant almost one year ago.
JoAnn Crum of Liberty Hill is singing again after receiving a life-saving lung transplant almost one year ago.
Where can I get the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot?
The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
House passes bill aimed at protecting abortion rights amid state challenges
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
FOX 7 Discussion: Americans hate the new Texas abortion law
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Diana Gomez, advocacy director for Progress Texas, talk about a new Monmouth University poll about the abortion law.
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Diana Gomez, advocacy director for Progress Texas, talk about a new Monmouth University poll about the abortion law.
Newsom declares California a 'reproductive freedom state'; signs privacy laws for abortion patients
One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.
One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.
Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
COVID-19 antibody infusion center in Seguin expands operations
This latest expansion is expected to double the number of daily infusions from 25-30 to approximately 50.
This latest expansion is expected to double the number of daily infusions from 25-30 to approximately 50.
Cook Children's delaying all non-urgent surgeries to free up space in crowded hospital
For many North Texas children and their families, the COVID-19 crisis is hitting home. The hospital is putting their surgeries on hold to free beds for other children who are critically ill.
For many North Texas children and their families, the COVID-19 crisis is hitting home. The hospital is putting their surgeries on hold to free beds for other children who are critically ill.
Texas abortion law strains clinics: 'Exactly what we feared'
One Texas woman traveled nearly 1,000 miles to Colorado for an abortion. Others are driving four hours to New Mexico. And in Houston, clinics that typically perform more than 100 abortions in a week are down to a few a day.
One Texas woman traveled nearly 1,000 miles to Colorado for an abortion. Others are driving four hours to New Mexico. And in Houston, clinics that typically perform more than 100 abortions in a week are down to a few a day.