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Abilene-Taylor County Health District becomes COVID-19

WEBStarting Jan. 21, the Abilene-Taylor County will administer at least 1,200 doses of COVID-19 vaccine each week, according to Health Director Annette Lerma. As one of …

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Sign up for COVID vaccine from Abilene-Taylor County Public …

WEBThe Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District is now allowing people who meet certain criteria to sign up to get the COVID vaccine. You must live or work in …

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Spring Into Wellness with KTXS and West Texas Health

WEBSome of those businesses will be Hendrick Health, Taylor County Health Department, and Express ER. The expo will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19 at …

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The very contagious Norovirus is spreading quickly, what you

WEBABILENE, Texas — Health experts are warning people about the highly contagious norovirus, or the stomach bug. Some medical doctors are even saying it is …

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Hendrick Health to build new service center in Mall of Abilene

WEBHendrick Health has announced plans to construct a new service center. Construction will being this October and conclude in November of 2022. The center will …

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City of Abilene opens online vaccine self-registration

WEBFri, February 26th 2021 at 11:33 AM. (City of Abilene) ABILENE, Texas — The City of Abilene opened an online self-scheduling tool for the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. …

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Hendrick finalizes purchase of Abilene Regional Medical Center

WEBHendrick Health is pleased to announce the finalization of purchase of Abilene Regional Medical Center and Brownwood Regional Medical Center and their …

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Highlighting mental health: Ending stigma and improving …

WEBRoberts says ending stigmas surrounding mental health is a step in the right direction. “I think it’s really important for us to work on getting rid of stigmas, and getting …

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Brownwood Health Department 'doing all that we can' about …

WEBSince the first week of April, there have been seven deaths and 46 positive COVID-19 cases of staff and residents at the Brownwood Nursing Home and …

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Healthy Habits: Men's Physical Wellness

WEBAs part of a new series this week on KTXS This Morning, we are looking at various aspects of men's health.When it comes to physical health, it's no secret many

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Local doctor explains why losing weight in the spring is easier

WEBOther factors such as more vitamin D intake, an increase in energy, and more outdoor activities play a role in why losing weight in the spring is less challenging. …

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What you should know about the flu shot

WEBFlu season is right around the corner, meaning its time for your annual flu shot. holly gover with hendrick health tells us that this flu season is predicted to

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Hendrick Health extends deadline with BlueCross BlueShield of

WEBWed, April 12th 2023 at 2:51 PM. (Hendrick Health) ABILENE, Texas — Hendrick Health has extended their deadline with BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. The current contract …

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Hendrick provides update on Blue Cross Blue Shield negotiations

WEBABILENE, Texas — Hendrick provided an update Friday on their Blue Cross Blue Shield negotiations. They released this statement: "Hendrick Health remains …

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Abilene man who was hospitalized with COVID-19 claims

WEBJohnson said his coronavirus diagnosis was a wake-up call to get his health in check. An Abilene man who was hospitalized after contracting COVID-19 told KTXS …

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COVID-19 still a concern in The Big Country

WEBWhile some people may think COVID-19 is no longer relevant, it may always be around in some type of variant, according to health experts. The COVID public …

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One ICU bed available in Big Country; Hendrick CEO asking …

WEBLate Wednesday night Hendrick Health System CEO Brad Holland released a statement announcing only one ICU bed was available in the Big Country. According …

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Abilene medical leader Dr. Gary Goodnight has died

WEBThe burial will be Friday morning at 10 at the Buffalo Gap Cemetery located at 3226 FM 89, Buffalo Gap. The family asks that memorials be made to The Grace …

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Abilene prepares for mosquito surge: Experts stress on preventive …

WEBABILENE, Texas — With rain and warm temperatures making its way to West Texas Mary Martinez, the City of Abilene’s Environmental Health Manager, says a surge …

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Man, 23, committed suicide at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene

WEBA 23-year-old man died Wednesday night after shooting himself at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.According to police, the man -- who's name has not been …

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