NIH Director: Early evidence points to delta variant being more serious for children

Spectrum Local News Health 8/3 9:10A Ryan Chatelain

"We don't have really enough numbers to be confident, but it certainly tilts the balance in that direction," NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins said.

Official: Texas, Florida accounted for one-third of COVID-19 cases reported in past week

Spectrum Local News Health 8/3 3:42A Craig Huber

Both states have reported a dramatic uptick in cases and hospitalizations in recent days.

White House enlists army of social media influencers to promote COVID-19 vaccines

Spectrum Local News Health 8/2 10:02A Ryan Chatelain

Dozens of Twitch streamers, YouTubers and TikTokers are helping the White House as it tries drum up vaccination numbers and combat misinformation.

In new era of transparency, health care collaboration won’t be optional

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/2 9:32A James “Jim” Springfield

In a fee-for-service world, treating illness or performing procedures are incentivized rather than preventing disease and improving health and wellness.

Texas surpasses New York in total COVID-19 cases

Spectrum Local News Health 8/2 6:04A Craig Huber

Texas reported more than 2,000 new cases on Sunday alone.

Dallas judge says masks required in courthouses

Spectrum Local News Health 7/31 1:00A Associated Press

The order is effective starting Monday.

Kids left in hot cars: It could happen to anyone

Spectrum Local News Health 7/30 7:11A Meteorologist Justin Gehrts

Even the most caring parents can accidentally leave a child in a vehicle.

Gov. Abbott issues executive order doubling down on mask, vaccine mandates

Spectrum Local News Health 7/30 4:47A Craig Huber

Abbott says order provides "clarity and uniformity."

Hospital, gallery offering free mammograms Saturday

Spectrum Local News Health 7/29 8:45A Ashley McElroy

Mammograms are by appointment only and space is limited.

Mental health group followed an 'unexpected path to success' with telehealth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/29 7:48A Rob Schneider

While his company's preference is to serve patients in person, Taylor said telehealth will still be a viable option going forward. And he said insurance providers must cover it at the same rate as well.

New executive director of Momentous Institute excited about serving mental health and education

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/29 7:21A Rob Schneider

For more than a century, the Momentous Institute has been charged with strengthening the relationships between children and families. The nonprofit says it innovates at the intersection of mental health and education.

For Medical City Plano CEO, pandemic reinforced importance of communication and connection

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/29 7:09A Rob Schneider

Sims says he is excited about the opportunity for growth for Collin County's largest hospital. That includes an expansion in the past few years for the only Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center for Collin County as well.

CEO of Medical City Frisco discusses keeping up with growth of community

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/29 6:41A Rob Schneider

In February, the hospital broke ground for a $91 million new patient tower project to add over 100,000 new square feet of space.

Background as epidemiologist and nurse helped health advisor separate COVID fact from fiction

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/29 6:09A Rob Schneider

Nnaka, a doctorate student at UT-Austin, said his background as a registered nurse and nurse scientist also helped a great deal. This allowed him to be able to volunteer as a nurse at the start of the pandemic.

Texas reports 10,086 new COVID cases, 2,811 probable cases; more than 5,000 now hospitalized

Spectrum Local News Health 7/29 3:13A Craig Huber

Marks the highest single-day case total since February.