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Report: Texas Ranked Dead Last for Clinical Care
Access to care and insurance rates were what dragged down the state's rankings in America's Health Rankings.
Public Health
Report: Health Insurance Should Cover Non-Medical Services
Medicaid data provides evidence that non-medical services can have huge financial and health impacts.
Business
Dr. Philip Huang and the Healing Power of Music
The Dallas County Health Director on his passion for the trumpet, medicine, and bringing the two together.
Public Health
Explaining This Year’s ‘Extraordinary’ RSV Numbers
The pandemic has turned the normal respiratory virus season on its head.
Public Health
How Nomi Health Is Transforming Vaccinations in Dallas County
First with COVID and then Monkeypox, Nomi has partnered with Dallas County to deliver and digitize infectious disease protection.
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Addressing Infant Mortality in North Texas
An OB/GYN and public health expert weighs in on risk factors, hurdles to care, and improving outcomes.
Public Health
Texas Dichotomy: Top-Five for Business But Bottom-Ten for Healthcare
Two recent rankings demonstrate how the state is being pulled in opposite directions.
Public Health
Demand for the Monkeypox Vaccine in Dallas Is Outpacing Supply
Dallas County accounts for 40 percent of all of Texas monkeypox cases, but the health department says it has nowhere near the vaccine supply to meet demand.
Public Health
COVID-19 Bulletin (04/21/22)
Dallas County to pay for Jenkins mask lawsuit from general fund. Masks now optional on DART.
Public Health
Here’s How To Order Free At-Home COVID Tests
This week, it should get at least a little easier to get your hands on a COVID-19 test.