From Cavite to the CT Suite: Leland Bautista’s HCC Coleman Journey Comes Full Circle
From the Philippines to Houston's Texas Medical Center, HCC Coleman College graduate Leland Bautista has transformed his passion for medical imaging into a career as a healthcare leader, educator and mentor.
About 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits
Nearly 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses walked off the job in a historic one-day strike as contract negotiations over pay, staffing, and working conditions remain deadlocked.
Conference offers safe space for gay men to unpack the stigmas, challenges of adoption and surrogacy
A married Atlanta couple is sharing their surrogacy journey to help other gay men navigate the path to parenthood while challenging misconceptions and highlighting the importance of support, education and chosen family.
Harris Health’s 2026 Summer Junior Volunteer Program Plants Seeds for Houston’s Future Healthcare Heroes
Harris Health’s Summer Junior Volunteer Program is giving 145 Houston teens a hands-on introduction to healthcare, inspiring the next generation of medical professionals through service, compassion, and real-world experience.
Exodus Women's Conference 2026: "She Is Planted" — A Powerful Weekend of Faith, Growth & Transformation Awaits Houston Women
Women from across Texas and beyond will gather in Houston this August for the 2026 Exodus Women’s Conference, a faith-filled weekend of worship, healing, empowerment, and spiritual growth centered on the theme, “She Is Planted.”
Riverside Hospital Centennial Celebration Honors 100 Years of Healing, History, and Houston Resilience
On Juneteenth, Houston celebrated the 100th anniversary of the historic Riverside Hospital, honoring its legacy of Black healthcare leadership while unveiling a renewed vision for community health and wellness in Third Ward.
Digging into the vulnerable parts of men’s lives they often don’t show
A candid conversation about masculinity, vulnerability, and emotional isolation explores why many men struggle to open up—and how breaking that cycle can lead to healing and connection.
RFK Jr. visits Michigan to announce $700M plan to fight drug addiction and homelessness
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced more than $700 million in federal funding to combat addiction, homelessness, and mental health crises across the United States.
What experts say about the World Cup heat so far
Doctors warn that extreme heat at several open-air venues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup could pose serious health risks for millions of fans and thousands of workers.
City of Houston, UTHealth Houston Launch Academic Health Department to Strengthen Public Health Workforce
The City of Houston and UTHealth Houston have launched a new Academic Health Department to strengthen the public health workforce, expand student training opportunities, and improve health outcomes through research and community collaboration.
RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation
A Florida woman exposed to hantavirus on a cruise says she feels like a "hostage" after federal officials ordered her to remain in quarantine despite a CDC review recommending she be allowed to finish monitoring at home.
CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage
A beloved certified nursing assistant in Redding reflects on more than 30 years of caregiving at Copper Ridge Care Center, highlighting compassion, endurance, and California’s growing nursing shortage.
Small Changes, Big Difference: Legacy Community Health Urges Houston Men to Make Prevention a Priority
A new awareness campaign from Legacy Community Health is encouraging Houston men to prioritize preventive care, highlighting how routine checkups, early screenings, and small lifestyle changes can help prevent serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals
Protests in Kenya and rising pushback across Africa highlight growing tensions over U.S.-backed health and development deals, as countries question whether initiatives tied to aid from the United States serve local needs or American strategic interests.
Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records
The Trump administration’s effort to obtain sensitive medical records of transgender minors is facing mounting legal challenges, as federal prosecutors increasingly rely on grand jury subpoenas to pursue investigations into gender-affirming care providers.

