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Come Get That Money: HCC Launches Full-Ride Nursing Scholarships to Help LVN’s Level Up — Fast!

If you’re a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and dreaming of trading scrubs for RN stripes, now’s the time to come get that money! Houston Community College’s Coleman College for Health Sciences is rolling out a career-elevating opportunity that doesn’t just …

Texas at a Crossroads: Ricky Williams and Cannabis Leaders Urge Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 — “Don’t Fumble Our Future”

In an electrifying show of unity, Texas cannabis advocates, professional athletes, veterans, and small business owners have drawn a line in the Lone Star soil — urging Governor Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) before it devastates …

FDA approves twice-a-year injection for HIV prevention

A drug currently used to treat certain HIV infections has also, on Wednesday, received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to be used to prevent HIV.

CDC vaccine advisers to vote on thimerosal in flu shots at first meeting of new panel

A newly posted agenda for next week’s meeting of the just-appointed group of outside vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes a discussion and vote on thimerosal in flu vaccines, a preservative tied to debunked …

The new coronavirus variant surging in China has arrived in the US. Here’s what to know about Nimbus

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AARP Awards 2025 Community Challenge Grants to 12 Texas Organizations

AARP is investing in Texas communities with grants that spark fast, impactful changes to make neighborhoods more livable for people of all ages.

Sip the Stars: Zodiac Sipz Is Redefining How We Celebrate Our Signs

Signature Sipz Winery presents Zillionaire Zodiac Sipz, a collection of 12 all-natural, zodiac-inspired lemonade beverages—each crafted to match the personality and energy of its corresponding sign. With both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, plus themed gift bags, this cosmic collection brings …

Ananda Lewis: A Voice of a Generation, A Wake-Up Call for Black Women’s Health

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the world lost an extraordinary voice when television icon Ananda Lewis died of breast cancer at age 52. Her passing marks not only the end of an era for MTV and BET viewers who grew …

Ananda Lewis: A Voice of a Generation, A Wake-Up Call for Black Women’s Health

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the world lost an extraordinary voice when television icon Ananda Lewis died of breast cancer at age 52. Her passing marks not only the end of an era for MTV and BET viewers who grew …

AARP to Host “Men Who Care” Conference on Mental Health and Caregivin

Step into a space of strength, support, and solidarity at AARP’s **Men Who Care Conference** on June 28 in Houston—where male caregivers and community leaders come together to explore mental health, resilience, and the real cost of care.

Houston Marches Forward: Mayor John Whitmire Unites MLK Day Parades for One Historic Celebration in 2026

In a city as proud and vibrant as Houston—where culture meets resilience and heritage marches hand-in-hand with hope—a truly historic announcement has been made. For the first time in over three decades, Houston will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin …

2024 H3AT Mapping Campaign: Uncovering Houston’s Hottest Neighborhoods and the Urban Heat Challenge

The heat is on—literally. The 2024 Houston Harris Heat Action Team (H3AT) Mapping Campaign, the nation’s largest single-day, community-driven heat mapping initiative, has delivered eye-opening results. Conducted on August 10, 2024, the campaign enlisted over 150 dedicated volunteers to capture …

Red Tape and Roadblocks: 85% of Cancer Patients Struggle with Insurance Delays, Says Alarming New CancerCare Report

As if battling cancer wasn’t difficult enough, a groundbreaking new report from CancerCare®, titled The Health Insurance Maze, reveals that an overwhelming 85% of cancer patients face debilitating insurance hurdles that delay life-saving treatment. Released on June 10, 2025, this …

Methodist Hospital in Fort Bend Uses Robotics to Detect Nurse’s Lung Cancer Early

A routine scan led longtime nurse Riki Granger to an unexpected lung cancer diagnosis—thanks to cutting-edge robotic technology now available at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.

A Prescription for Progress: Harris Health’s $840 Million Milestone Brings Vision of a Healthier Harris County Closer to Reality

In a bold stride toward transforming healthcare access and equity in the Houston region, Harris Health System and Harris County have reached a historic financial milestone—successfully closing the first of three anticipated sales of voter-approved limited tax bonds, totaling $840 …

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