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Texas launches dashboard to track the ‘big three’ respiratory …

WEBUpdated: Jan 29, 2024 / 11:40 AM CST. HOUSTON (KIAH) – The Texas Department of State Health Services has launched new data tools to let people keep tabs on …

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Winter viruses surging in Texas CW39 Houston

WEBUpdated: Jan 1, 2024 / 10:32 AM CST. HOUSTON (KIAH) — Seasonal viruses are hitting parts of Texas particularly hard during the holidays. The Texas Department of State …

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Harris County promotes public health week with a look at issues

WEBHOUSTON (KIAH) – This year for National Public Health Week, the Harris County Public Health Department wants to invite everyone to take part in the 2024 …

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New study at Houston Methodist Hospital for Alzheimer’s disease

WEBHOUSTON (CW39) – Dr. Howard Berman and Dr. Stanley Appel have been working on a solution to neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, dementia, and …

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Harris County offers free flu vaccines for children

WEBThe Harris Health System’s Troubleshooters Mobile Immunization Program will provide free immunizations for children two-months to 18-years of age and free flu …

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FREE Health wellness event in Houston hopes to reduce health

WEBThe African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is pleased to announce its new national wellness event, Black Men’s Wellness Day, which will take …

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10,000 steps a day. Gimmick or good medical advice

WEBTEXAS (KIAH) – Want better health? Walk ten thousand steps a day. That’s advice we have heard from many sources, but is the “10,000 step” benchmark scientific …

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cyber Attack hits Major health insurance …

WEBA Cyber Attack on one of the largest healthcare providers in the country has the entire healthcare industry on alert. The cyberattack happened back on February 21st …

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UTMB's new School of Public and Population Health to train and …

WEBThe University of Texas Board of Regents approved creation of a School of Public and Population Health in May of 2021. The School of Public and Population …

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Harris Health uses new mobile units for health care for the homeless

WEBHOUSTON (KIAH)– Today, Harris Health System will announce its use three of its new mobile units for the Harris Health Homeless Program. The units are 35-feet …

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Free cancer screening opportunity for men in Houston area

WEBA local health organization and 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston are partnering with “Fountain of Praise” church for a free cancer screening event happening …

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Free health fair, food distribution this weekend CW39 Houston

WEBHOUSTON (KIAH) – With February being National Heart Month, the nonprofit Bread of Life, Inc., (BOL) and Quest Diagnostics Foundation will be hosting a …

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Harris County ranks highest in the state for these STDs

WEBAccording to a 2018 report, Harris County ranks highest in the state in case count for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and total Syphilis. The Harris County Public Health …

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Houston Happens -Top Talkers, Galentines Event, Free Health Fair, …

WEBThis National Heart Month, the nonprofit Bread of Life, Inc. and Quest Diagnostics Foundation is hosting a Health Fair to provide FREE biometric screenings, …

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Dr. “Red” Duke “signs off” for last time at the age of 86

WEBHe passed away Tuesday at the age of 86. In 1978, Dr. Duke was one of founders of Memorial Hermann ’s Life Flight, the first air ambulance program in Texas, …

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Plastic surgery booming in Houston; Importance of post-operation …

WEBThe plastic surgery business is booming,” said Dr. Sam. When most people think of cosmetic or plastic surgery, the first place that comes to mind is Miami or …

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Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates

WEBFILE – The sign for Norwood Hospital, a Steward Health Care hospital, is seen, June 29, 2020, in Norwood, Mass. Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all …

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RSV vaccine could be coming by the 2023 fall season

WEB(KIAH) – Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been on the rise in our area since June. While the virus is affecting people of all ages and arrived earlier than usual …

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Kenyan doctors stop providing emergency services at public …

WEBFILE – Kenyans line up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Thousands of doctors have stayed …

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HPD searching for suspect in shooting death of woman near …

WEBThe suspect’s vehicle was later recovered at North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610 East) and Kirkpatrick Road, police said. Family members told …

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