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Harris Health Ben Taub, LBJ Hospitals Receive National Heart, Stroke Recognition
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital received national recognition for its heart and stroke care from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. Additionally, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital also received national recognition for its heart resuscitation program. The recognitions reflect Harris Health System’s elite status for providing life-saving treatment and care to heart and stroke patients.
Wells Fargo Continues It Commitment To HBCU’s with $1 Million Grant To TMCF
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has received a $1 million grant from Wells Fargo to provide support for scholarships, leadership development programs and for TMCF’s signature entrepreneurship program, the PITCH.
These Black women are on the frontlines of the fight against Covid-19
They have administered Covid-19 vaccines on college campuses, provided testing at churches and spent long hours in labs developing an effective vaccine.
A fourth Covid-19 shot might be recommended this fall, as officials 'continually' look at emerging data
As the world approaches the second anniversary of the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic by the World Health Organization, on March 11, more nations are rolling out -- or are discussing the possibility of -- fourth doses of coronavirus vaccine for their most vulnerable. In the United States, leading public health officials say they are "very carefully" monitoring if or when fourth doses might be needed.
Three City of Houston centers to open Sunday and Monday for people needing refuge from heat
The City of Houston will open two multi-service centers and a community center on Sunday, September 3, and Monday, September 4, so people without air conditioning can take refuge from the heat during the weekend and Labor Day holiday.
Father Dies Saving 5-Year-Old Son
A family is mourning the loss of a Houston father today. The father died trying to save his 5-year-old son while swimming in San Luis Pass.
Walmart to Giveaway 40,000 Cupcakes Across Houston
It's your birthday, now let's celebrate -- at least that's the idea at Walmart Supercenter stores across the nation.
Houston native conducts maintenance aboard USS Nimitz
U.S. Navy sailors serve and protect from around the globe, and every sailor got their start somewhere.
Great news for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: SGLT2 inhibitors slow disease progression
Two randomized controlled studies show: SGLT2 inhibitors can slow chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in all patients, not only in diabetics. Results of one study [1] were presented at the virtual ESC Congress 2020 and the results of the other were published in NEJM [2].
Dating App Launches HBCU "Homecoming Mode" to Connect with Alumni
Wanted to reach out to let you know that today, BLK, the largest dating and lifestyle app for Black singles, is launching Homecoming Mode, a feature that will allow HBCU students and alumni to connect ahead of their annual homecoming celebrations.
Stages Announces 2022-2023 Season
45th Season includes 5 world premieres, celebrates Stages’ signature intimacy and scope
Stages’ 2022-2023 Season showcases local artists and draws from a range of communities and traditions to share stories with big impact and heart
New Year's Eve 2017: Celebrating 2018 In Houston
Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year's celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Houston. If you want to go out.
MTV's '16 and Recovering' is stark look at young addiction
Northshore Recovery High School is not your average learning institution by any means.
California's new normal: How the climate crisis is fueling wildfires and changing life in the Golden State
The orange glow from wildfires in the evening sky is a new way of life in the Golden State.
Tea, milk and other drinks to help you sleep (and some that will hurt)
We know to avoid coffee and chocolate before bedtime since both contain caffeine and can keep you awake at night. But what to replace those delicious options with?
Theatre Under The Stars Announces the Cast of Spring Awakening
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce the cast of Spring Awakening.
Emmy Nominated Comedian Performs in Houston
Film/TV actor and stand up comedian Tim Meadows will appear at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase July 7-8
Tim Meadows has appeared on stage and screen for more than two decades and will now be sharing his comedic talent with Houstonians on July 7th and 8th at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase.
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.
Exemptions in childhood vaccines rise in parts of the US with implications for disease risk
As more and more parents across the country choose nonmedical exemptions from vaccinations for their children, doctors and researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital say the risk of vaccine preventable disease outbreaks is increasing as well.
