GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas— The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) has confirmed the first positive case of AvianInfluenza (H5N1) in Galveston County. The case was identified in a bird found in …
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Causes Several Mortality Events in Texas Birds
by Publisherby PublisherAUSTIN — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in multiple locations throughout the state. Disease experts indicate that HPAI is circulating …
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By John Henderson and Tom Banning Texas stands at a crossroads. Once a leader in rural health care innovation, the state now finds itself grappling with a burgeoning maternal health …
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Galveston Area Ambulance Authority Launches RIGHTCARE Partnership to Enhance Senior Safety
by Publisherby PublisherGALVESTON COUNTY, Texas— The Galveston Area Ambulance Authority (GAAA) has teamed up with local communityorganizations to launch the RIGHTCARE partnership, a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance senior safety andreduce emergencies …
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lions of Texans Could Find Free or Low-Cost ACA Marketplace Plans During Open Enrollment
by Publisherby PublisherAffordable Health Coverage Available Through January 15, 2025AUSTIN, TX — With the ACA Marketplace open enrollment now underway, Texas 2036 is calling attention to the affordability of health insurance for …
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GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas – Galveston County Health District (GCHD) is alerting the community to the beginning of the24-25 Respiratory Season. Conditions such as Influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and …
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COM to Host Open House and Free Community Health Fair Saturday, October 12
by Publisherby Publisher(Texas City, TX) — College of the Mainland (COM) is excited to host a Health Careers Open House and free Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. …
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DePelchin Children’s Center has opened a new facility in Texas City to provide guidance and assistance to families in the Galveston County area. The DePelchin Family Resource Center is now …
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Texas Academy of Family Physicians Celebrates National Family Medicine Week
by Publisherby PublisherAUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas Academy of Family Physicians celebrates National Family Medicine Week and thanks the family physicians, residents and medical students in Texas for their commitment to improving …
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CDC’s COVID-19 Bridge Access Program ending August 31, 2024, will impact uninsured and underinsured adults.
by Publisherby PublisherGALVESTON COUNTY, Texas – In the fall of 2023, the Federal Government COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Programended. The CDC’s Bridge Access Program was implemented to help maintain access to free COVID-19 …
