Health

Dr. Sandra Cesario, Ph.D. Program Director and tenured professor in the College of Nursing at Texas Women's University in Houston

Dr. Sandra Cesario, Ph.D. Program Director and tenured professor in the College of Nursing at Texas Women's University in Houston

Cancer claiming lives of women under 30: A mother's love story

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Cancer screening in women just entering adulthood is often overlooked during the best of times and, with a global pandemic still raging into its second year of transmission, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is warning that screening rates for deadly cervical cancer has dipped even...
Chart of Beaumont-area COVID cases over time.

Chart of Beaumont-area COVID cases over time.

More COVID, less drugs

Scott McLendon
Thursday, January 27, 2022
As hundreds of Southeast Texans test positive daily with the Omicron variant reportedly responsible for more than 99% of new cases, COVID-19 mitigation and treatment options continue to emerge and evolve. Even as 590 Beaumont-area residents tested positive from Jan. 23 to 26, the U.S.
In the diagram, the efficacy of surgical vs N95 masks are outlined

In the diagram, the efficacy of surgical vs N95 masks are outlined

Federal officials announce mass mask giveaway

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
White House officials this week revealed that the federal government plans to ship N95 masks to pharmacies and health centers at the end of the week, with plans to make the masks free and available to the wider public the following week.
Beaumont Baptist Hospital's COVID Unit Lead Intensivist Dr. Qamar Arfeen

Beaumont Baptist Hospital's COVID Unit Lead Intensivist Dr. Qamar Arfeen

Safety guidance changes as Omicron cases climb

Scott McLendon
Thursday, January 13, 2022
With COVID-19 case confirmations on a continued climb in the first two weeks of 2022 thanks to the exceedingly contagious Omicron variant, scores of Southeast Texans have no doubt been exposed in the not-so-distant past.
BISD students attend classes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

BISD students attend classes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

News Shorts: Week of Jan. 6

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Class of COVID Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) administration is eyeing the start of 2022 Spring Semester with its sights set on academics, as well as the COVID-19 Omicron variant, as classes resumed for students and staff on Jan. 3.
Architectural illustration of the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus (GHMC) in Orange.

Architectural illustration of the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus (GHMC) in Orange.

Orange to get new medical campus

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
NexCore Group and CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System recently announced plans to begin the initial development phase of the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus (GHMC). Phase I will be a two-story, 55,000-square-foot medical office building (MOB) in Orange.
Patients are treated in makeshift rooms at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in September 2021.

Patients are treated in makeshift rooms at Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas in September 2021.

Editorial update: Heralding local health care heroes

Scott McLendon
Thursday, January 6, 2022
While reflecting back on the stories of 2021, it would be nigh on impossible to find a Southeast Texan who wasn’t negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A donor gives blood

A donor gives blood

News Shorts: National Blood Donor Month

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2021
January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to celebrate the life-saving impact of blood and platelet donors. It has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years and coincides with one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients. This year is no exception.
Jefferson County emergency Management Director Mike White told The Examiner that Southeast Texas' Beaumont-based Regional Infusion Center has been operating at full capacity over the last several days, upping their daily treatments from 15 to 60. To manage the influx of patients, White said the center will be open on Christmas and New Year's weekend, and the county requested more financial support from the state.

Jefferson County emergency Management Director Mike White told The Examiner that Southeast Texas' Beaumont-based Regional Infusion Center has been operating at full capacity over the last several days, upping their daily treatments from 15 to 60. To manage the influx of patients, White said the center will be open on Christmas and New Year's weekend, and the county requested more financial support from the state.

Medical personnel prepares for SETX Omicron surge

Scott McLendon
Thursday, December 23, 2021
In a continued urge to Southeast Texas residents to get vaccinated and remain vigilant, local doctors say the Omicron variant is already spreading rapidly throughout Southeast Texas –  a region with a 49% vaccination rate among eligible citizens.
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