"Constant state of stress": Healthcare workers talk about current conditions in hospitals
As hospitals across Texas experience a surge in COVID-19 cases, some doctors and nurses are trying to paint a better picture for those on the outside.
As hospitals across Texas experience a surge in COVID-19 cases, some doctors and nurses are trying to paint a better picture for those on the outside.
Travis County Medical Society calls on doctors to help fight COVID surge
This comes as there is not only a surge to face but a new variant of the coronavirus called B117, which has made its way to Harris County.
This comes as there is not only a surge to face but a new variant of the coronavirus called B117, which has made its way to Harris County.
Walgreens, CVS to finish 1st round of COVID-19 vaccinations by Jan. 25
The two retail pharmacy chains announced that their COVID-19 vaccine efforts are underway at skilled nursing facilities, which require a higher acuity of patient care.
The two retail pharmacy chains announced that their COVID-19 vaccine efforts are underway at skilled nursing facilities, which require a higher acuity of patient care.
Doctor sends holiday cards to his cancer patients erasing $650,000 in debt
Doctor Omar Atiq gave his indebted cancer patients a huge gift for the holidays.
Doctor Omar Atiq gave his indebted cancer patients a huge gift for the holidays.
More than 2,900 U.S. health care workers died in 2020, Kaiser Health reports
According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.
According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.
Dell Children's heart transplant patient discharged, given parade
It’s been 144 days since Gerardo Ramirez, Jr. was admitted to Dell Children's for end-stage heart failure with a condition that made his heart muscle abnormally thick.
It’s been 144 days since Gerardo Ramirez, Jr. was admitted to Dell Children's for end-stage heart failure with a condition that made his heart muscle abnormally thick.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
FOX 7 Care Force: Caregivers of veterans
Dee Blasik, veteran, caregiver and advocate, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about her experiences as a caregiver.
Dee Blasik, veteran, caregiver and advocate, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about her experiences as a caregiver.
Superheroes surprise young patients at Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center
Batman, Superman and Ironman rappelled in for a surprise visit to young patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Batman, Superman and Ironman rappelled in for a surprise visit to young patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Inequality 'baked into' COVID-19 testing access as cases surge
The lines for free COVID-19 tests stretch for blocks and hours in cities where people feel the dual strain of the coronavirus surge and holiday plans.
The lines for free COVID-19 tests stretch for blocks and hours in cities where people feel the dual strain of the coronavirus surge and holiday plans.
Trump administration issues regulations aimed at lowering prescription drug prices
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
Central Texas veteran saving lives at home by donating his kidney
As an Army combat medic, his job was to save lives, so it seems that donating one of his kidneys is an extension of that.
As an Army combat medic, his job was to save lives, so it seems that donating one of his kidneys is an extension of that.
FOX 7 Discussion: Supreme Court hearing on Affordable Care Act
Rob Henneke from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Wesley Story from Progress Texas talk about the Affordable Care Act being in the Supreme Court again.
Rob Henneke from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Wesley Story from Progress Texas talk about the Affordable Care Act being in the Supreme Court again.
Supreme Court seems likely to leave bulk of Affordable Care Act in place
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Biden fights to confront crises, Trump resistance
Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.
Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.
Without Ginsburg, high court support for health law in doubt
Until six weeks ago, defenders of the Affordable Care Act could take comfort in some simple math. Five Supreme Court justices who had twice preserved the Obama-era health care law remained on the bench and seemed unlikely votes to dismantle it.
Until six weeks ago, defenders of the Affordable Care Act could take comfort in some simple math. Five Supreme Court justices who had twice preserved the Obama-era health care law remained on the bench and seemed unlikely votes to dismantle it.
Williamson County pushing free flu shot campaign during pandemic
Williamson County is focused on preventing the flu by offering free shots, and so far this week they’ve already given out 500.
Williamson County is focused on preventing the flu by offering free shots, and so far this week they’ve already given out 500.