Texas healthcare advocates to address COVID-19 threat to Black and Latino communities
On May 28, the Texas Organizing Project will be hosting a Facebook town hall in order to examine the reasons for the disparities concerning how COVID-19 affects those communities and what can be done to protect them.
On May 28, the Texas Organizing Project will be hosting a Facebook town hall in order to examine the reasons for the disparities concerning how COVID-19 affects those communities and what can be done to protect them.
Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine
Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month
The new benefit — to be formally unveiled at a Rose Garden event Tuesday afternoon — is being touted as a major accomplishment by Trump administration officials eager to change the subject from the grim drumbeat of coronavirus pandemic news.
The new benefit — to be formally unveiled at a Rose Garden event Tuesday afternoon — is being touted as a major accomplishment by Trump administration officials eager to change the subject from the grim drumbeat of coronavirus pandemic news.
Deadline approaching for laid-off workers to get health insurance
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
Texas assisted-living facility utilizes senior care technology to contact trace COVID-19 cases
A senior care technology company added a contact tracing feature to their CarePredict Tempo bracelets allowing management to act quicker than state agencies in responding to potential exposure.
A senior care technology company added a contact tracing feature to their CarePredict Tempo bracelets allowing management to act quicker than state agencies in responding to potential exposure.
Hays County completes COVID-19 testing at nursing home facilities
The task force, made of 18 testing and eight support personnel, has set up a system allowing them to test up to 100 people an hour at facilities in Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Kyle and San Marcos.
The task force, made of 18 testing and eight support personnel, has set up a system allowing them to test up to 100 people an hour at facilities in Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Kyle and San Marcos.
Texas moving in great direction with COVID-19 testing, reopening state's economy, officials say
Abbott says Texas is headed in a great direction and will continue to increase testing so the state's economy can continue to open up even more.
Abbott says Texas is headed in a great direction and will continue to increase testing so the state's economy can continue to open up even more.
Healthcare nonprofits advocate for continuous COVID-19 testing in Texas senior living centers
AHCA and THCA are asking state and federal governments to fund additional testing and staff needed to respond to the health crisis.
AHCA and THCA are asking state and federal governments to fund additional testing and staff needed to respond to the health crisis.
Majority of 23,000 US nurses surveyed report having to reuse disposable PPE
A new survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents reported having to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for one-time use.
A new survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents reported having to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for one-time use.
HHSC to expand COVID-19 testing to all Texas hospitals, state supported living centers
HHSC is currently working with the Texas Department of State Health Services to expand testing to the 4,700 patients and all 18,000 employees at the state-run facilities.
HHSC is currently working with the Texas Department of State Health Services to expand testing to the 4,700 patients and all 18,000 employees at the state-run facilities.
Fewer children in Austin-area getting vaccines during COVID-19 pandemic
One pediatrician said the COVID-19 pandemic has scared many parents into avoiding taking their children to the doctor for routine visits.
One pediatrician said the COVID-19 pandemic has scared many parents into avoiding taking their children to the doctor for routine visits.
Austin Public Health testing for COVID-19 outbreaks at senior living facilities
The chart showed 473 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in nursing homes and long term centers. One facility had as many 111 cases.
The chart showed 473 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in nursing homes and long term centers. One facility had as many 111 cases.
Feds urge 'extreme caution' for reopening nursing homes
Already, outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities have claimed more then 32,000 lives, more than a third of all coronavirus deaths in the U.S., according to a count by the AP.
Already, outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities have claimed more then 32,000 lives, more than a third of all coronavirus deaths in the U.S., according to a count by the AP.
American Medical Association cautions physicians, public about COVID-19 antibody test limitations
The association cautions physicians and the general public about using these to determine COVID-19 immunity and warns that people should not stop social distancing on the basis of antibody test results.
The association cautions physicians and the general public about using these to determine COVID-19 immunity and warns that people should not stop social distancing on the basis of antibody test results.
Hospitals seeing close to 40 percent reduction in patients experiencing heart attacks
According to the Commonwealth Fund, the number of non-COVID-19 patients has been down 60 percent since late March and hasn't gone up since.
According to the Commonwealth Fund, the number of non-COVID-19 patients has been down 60 percent since late March and hasn't gone up since.
NYU researchers publish study casting doubt on accuracy of rapid COVID-19 test used by White House
A new study from New York University researchers regarding new Abbott Labs rapid COVID-19 tests used by the White House casts doubts on the tests’ accuracy.
A new study from New York University researchers regarding new Abbott Labs rapid COVID-19 tests used by the White House casts doubts on the tests’ accuracy.
Study ties 'Obamacare' to fewer cancer deaths in some states
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
63-page CDC document shelved by White House offered detailed reopening guidance
Advice from the nation’s top disease control experts on how to safely reopen businesses and institutions in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic included detailed instructive guidance and some more restrictive measures than the plan released by the White House last month.
Advice from the nation’s top disease control experts on how to safely reopen businesses and institutions in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic included detailed instructive guidance and some more restrictive measures than the plan released by the White House last month.
St. David’s Healthcare sees decrease in ER visits, urges heart attack, stroke patients to seek medical care
By the height of the pandemic in the U.S., St. David’s Medical Center implemented health and safety protocols.
By the height of the pandemic in the U.S., St. David’s Medical Center implemented health and safety protocols.