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Millions of children wake up every day in fear of harassment. Bullying is an epidemic that can result in humiliation, poor grades, low spirits, and even suicide. In years past, …
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December 27, 2024 • By Lizbeth Portalatin-Perez, Director for the Division of Strategic CommunicationsAre you a sickle cell warrior or do you know someone with sickle cell disease? At Social …
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Testing Available for Those Potentially Exposed GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas—Galveston County Health District is informing the community about a staff member at Hitchcock High School who has been diagnosed with active …
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Galveston County Health District Confirms First Positive Case of Avian Influenza in Texas City
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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AUSTIN — 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 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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Affordable 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 …
