health care

Communities rally behind beaten health care workers

Boasting a united front at city and county chambers throughout Southeast Texas over the last couple months, local health care workers voiced concerns over a spike in violence enacted against health care employees, especially nurses.

Two charged in multi-state health care kickback conspiracy

Two local men were among 36 defendants in 13 federal districts across the United States that were charged for more than $1.

'But for the grace of God'

As it turns out, mental health unwellness isn’t especially uncommon, according to Baptist Behavioral Health Center LPC Supervisor Garrett Craven, M.Ed. In fact, the 23-career veteran asserts, the number of persons seeking treatment for mental health issues is higher now than he’s ever seen.

Quarter-billion-dollar grant could turn SETX into health care hub

Precipitating a potential estimated $260 million health care investment that would establish a wider, more efficient nursing pipeline from local colleges straight into Southeast Texas hospitals, the United States Administration of Economic Development (EDA) selected a coalition of Lamar...

Human Trafficking prevention training

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging health care practitioners and interested members of the public to take its new online human trafficking awareness and prevention training course.

News Shorts: NYE tips from the WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has compiled a list of tips to help keep revelers safe while celebrating the new year. While the organization’s top tip is still to get vaccinated against COVID-19, it still recommends caution when considering whether to attend large gatherings.

News Shorts: National Blood Donor Month

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.