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Legacy Community Health Opens Virtual Pediatric Clinic in Wake of COVID-19

Pediatric staff ready to help children with sick, well, behavioral health appointments

Beginning today, Legacy Community Health is offering remote pediatric appointments, including for pediatric behavioral health, through Legacy’s new Virtual Pediatric Clinic. Specifically targeting new and existing patients ages 0-17 in the Houston area, the program will allow sick and well consultations for anyone who needs it, but from the comfort of home.

Houston Sailor works on flight deck of U.S. Navy warship

Airman Ramiro Fuentes, from Houston, follows an F/A-18 Super Hornet with a chock on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Arabian Sea March 27, 2020.

Harris County Reports Second Death Related to COVID-19

Health authorities urge residents to stay home and social distance

It is with great sadness that Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is reporting the second COVID-19 related death of a resident in Harris County (outside the City of Houston). The woman, between the ages of 50-60 years old, lived in the northwest quadrant of Harris County. She had known exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 case and had underlying health issues. She was tested positive with COVID-19 after death and Harris County Institute of Forensic Science determined her primary cause of death as COVID-19.

The Women's Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Now Offering Online Programs

Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 2 p.m.

The Women's Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is launching a weekly series of online programs beginning on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 2 p.m. via Zoom.

To Fight Pandemic, AARP Texas Asks Governor To Expand Medicaid

*Nonprofit, Nonpartisan Advocacy Calls for Emergency Temporary Expansion**

To help Texas combat the COVID-19 healthcare crisis and to improve health outcomes for older persons, AARP Texas has called on Governor Greg Abbott to bolster health coverage statewide by seeking a temporary expansion of Medicaid.

Reverend Doctor Joseph Echols Lowery, Age 98 October 6, 1921 - March 27, 2020

Our beloved, Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery, made his transition peacefully at home at 10 p.m., Friday, March 27, at the age of 98. He was surrounded by his daughters.

U.S. Northern Command Leading Military Support to COVID-19 Response

U.S. Northern Command, in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is leading the Department of Defense’s response to COVID-19 efforts in the continental United States.

In Memoriam Frankie Young

Frankie LaVerne YoungFrankie LaVerne Young was born on July 22, 1941, to Frank Thomas Young and Georgia Loretta Covington-Young who precedes her in death. She had six siblings; three sisters and three brothers:Ira Grace Williams (preceded her in death), (Frank), Clytie J. Sewall (Arthur), Nadine Thompson (preceded her in death) (Kenneth), Hartwell L. Young, Sr. (preceded her in death) (Shirley), Robert A. Young, and James A. Young (Arnette) all of Houston, Texas.

Governor Abbott Announces Expanded Health Care Capacities In Texas, Issues Executive Orders To Expand Quarantines And Protect Public Safety

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the State Capitol where he provided new information on the state’s health care capacity and issued additional Executive Orders. The Governor announced that hospital beds available for COVID-19 patients have doubled over the past week. He also detailed the joint effort between the state, the Texas Military Department (TMD), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to identify and equip additional locations to serve as health care facilities in the event that hospital capacity is exhausted. The first of these sites will be the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

METRO Delivers Essential Trips, Modifies Service, Adds More Cleaning

"Stay Home, Work Safe" Order Reduces Ridership

Beginning Monday, March 30, METRO is making more adjustments to its bus and rail schedules to continue to provide the highest level of service possible. The modified schedule will maintain service throughout the region with some possible delays. All Park & Ride routes, except those serving the Texas Medical Center, are suspended.

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Issues Statement on Passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery

Rev. Lowery Widely Revered as“Dean of the Civil Rights Movement”

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery. Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement in response:

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Mourns the Passing of the Organization’s Third President, Rev. Joseph L. Lowery

Known as the Dean of the Civil Rights Movement, Rev. Lowery’s Exceptional Visionary and Oratory Gifts Convened Diverse Leaders to the Table and the Masses to The Streets to Protest Injustices

Governor Abbott Waives Certain Licensing Regulations For Pharmacists, Technicians

Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain licensing renewal regulations for Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees. With these waivers, the Governor is temporarily extending expiration dates for licenses and temporarily suspending continuing education requirements for pharmacists.

Governor Abbott Removes Licensing Barriers For Advance Practice Registered Nurses

Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations allowing for an expedited licensing reactivation process for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) in Texas.

NALEO Educational Fund Responds to Census Bureau Suspending Field Operations for Additional Two Weeks

Health and safety of all residents is of utmost importance for nation at this critical time

Individuals should continue to self-respond as they are able to online and via phone

Congressman Al Green Disburses PPE from Local Dentist to Fort Bend County Officials

On Saturday, March 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green distributed gloves, wipes, and surgical masks provided by a local dental office to Fort Bend County officials, who have been combatting COVID-19 with an insufficient supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). Congressman Green released the following statement:

ATU applauds Congressional passage of CARES Act, $25 billion for critical emergency transit funding

Strong first step, but more support needed for transit systems

Waters Asks for Briefing on Whether the Fed is Considering Removing Wells Fargo’s Asset Cap

Following reports that Wells Fargo & Company has requested that the Federal Reserve remove an asset cap imposed in response to widespread consumer abuses and compliance breakdowns, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, wrote a letter to Jerome H. Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, requesting additional information.

PFAW Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Pioneer Rev. Joseph Lowery

In response to the news that Civil Rights Leader Rev. Joseph Lowery, has died at 98, Rev. Timothy McDonald, co-chair of the African American Ministers in Action program at People For the American Way, released the following statement:

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