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Dr. Sacha Obaid Named to Southlake Style's 2026 Top Docs List for Third Consecutive Year Dr. Sacha Obaid was named to Southlake Style’s 2026 Top Docs list for a sixth time, recognizing physicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. ■ Health · Texas · tennesseedaily.com	●○○○○	Nov 6, 6:15 PM
Study: How Data, AI Could Identify Texas Health Patterns A study examines how data and AI tools could help identify health patterns in Texas. ■ Health · Texas · news.utdallas.edu	●●○○○	Nov 6, 5:00 PM
UT Tyler Awarded $890K for Cancer Research UT Tyler and UT Health East received an $890,472 award to expand rural cancer clinical trials in Henderson County at an Athens clinic. ■ Health · Tyler School, Texas · gilmermirror.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 4:15 PM
Venezuelan Man Dies After 29 Days of Hospital Treatment Following ICE Detention in Texas A Venezuelan man held by ICE in Texas died after 29 days of hospital treatment following an emergency transfer from the Karnes County detention center. ■ Health · Texas · latintimes.com	●●●●●	Nov 6, 3:45 PM
UT MD Anderson announces major expansion to transform cancer care UT MD Anderson announced Inspiration Tower and Prism, adding nearly 2 million square feet to expand cancer care capacity by 2032. ■ Health · Texas Medical Center, Texas · news-medical.net	●●●●●	Nov 6, 3:00 PM
'End the Streak' campaign highlights DWI and pedestrian safety TxDOT’s “End the Streak” campaign urges safer driving and pedestrian awareness after continued DWI and pedestrian deaths in Harris County. ■ Health · Harris County, Texas · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 6, 12:45 PM
Flesh-eating screwworm is spreading in the US, threatening livestock and wildlife – hunters can be the first line of defense Researchers warn New World screwworm is spreading across the U.S. mainland and urge hunters to report signs of infestation. ■ Health · Texas · theconversation.com	●●●●○	Nov 6, 10:45 AM
WalletHub ranks Texas as the 10th most overweight/obese state in America based on prevalence and health consequence factors. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●○○○	Nov 6, 9:45 AM
Rural Health Fund Year Two Starts With $100 Million per State as Hospital Leaders Warn of Spending Risks Federal officials begin rural health program year two with $100 million per state, as rural hospitals warn about short spending windows. ■ Health · Texas · medicaldaily.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 9:15 AM
State finds Polk County Jail noncompliant, took too long to get inmate an inhaler Texas Commission on Jail Standards found Polk County Jail noncompliant after delays in processing an inmate’s medical forms and delivering an inhaler. ■ Health · Polk County, TX · kfdm.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 9:00 AM
Time change still affecting your mood? Here's how to re-set A guide advises on how to reset your mood and routine after a time change. ■ Health · Texas · kvia.com	●○○○○	Nov 6, 8:45 AM
IVF Patients, Doctors Navigate Fetal Personhood Laws' Unknowns IVF patients and doctors are dealing with uncertain Texas fetal personhood laws affecting fertility and pregnancy-related care decisions. ■ Health · Houston, Texas · medscape.com	●●●○○	Nov 6, 3:30 AM
Residents in San Antonio’s Preserve at Medina report strong fumes from a methane and hydrogen sulfide leak at an old oil well. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 6, 1:00 AM
More than 5 million Texans lack health insurance, and advocates warn recent federal subsidy and Medicaid changes will worsen coverage losses. ■ Health · Texans ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 6:45 PM
New World screwworm cases rose to 113 in the U.S., including new infestations reported in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 6:30 PM
Young County hospitals received $9 million in rural health grants to support local healthcare services. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 5, 6:30 PM
Blotter: Animal Control takes report after dog of Hillcrest Pampered Pets owner is diagnosed with parvo Animal Control took a report after an eight-week-old puppy diagnosed with parvo was brought to treatment at Hillcrest Pampered Pets. ■ Health · Hillcrest, TX · gillettenewsrecord.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 2:30 PM
Smith County to launch proactive mental health program for law enforcement Smith County approved a $120,000 grant to implement the peer-led Checkpoints mental health program for law enforcement. ■ Health · Texas · tylerpaper.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 6:00 AM
Air Force Flu Shot Requirement Returns for Recruits, Health Workers, and Child Care Staff After Lackland Outbreak The Air Force reinstated mandatory annual flu shots for recruits and certain health care and child care personnel after a Lackland outbreak. ■ Health · Texas · medicaldaily.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 11:00 PM
Mental health resiliency program works, Y says YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas reported second-year results of its “YES YOU CAN!” youth mental health program at 12 Dallas Y camps. ■ Health · Texas · whiterocklakeweekly.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 7:30 PM
Allison Institute Convenes Leading Scientists and Clinicians for Fourth Annual Scientific Symposium on Frontiers of Immunotherapy The Allison Institute held its fourth annual immunotherapy symposium with 1,400 attendees and Nobel laureates discussing cancer treatment research. ■ Health · Baylor College Of Medicine, Texas · onclive.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 4:00 PM
New Research Targets Growing Screwworm Risk \| Wisconsin Ag Connection Texas A&M researchers are using genomic tools to assess New World screwworm populations and improve outbreak preparedness, supported by a $4 million USDA grant. ■ Health · Texas · wisconsinagconnection.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 1:15 PM
Texas A&M’s STEADI-Stepping On Partnership Network will reduce fall risks for about 1,320 older adults through workshops and provider referrals. ■ Health · Texas Aandm University, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 12:45 PM
Texas A&M researchers study screwworm genetics to improve outbreak response Texas A&M researchers are sequencing New World screwworm genetics to improve tracking and treatment-resistance response after the outbreak reached the U.S. ■ Health · Texas · agri-pulse.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 9:30 AM
Texas Health Fort Worth Earns National Pancreas Foundation Clinical Center of Excellence Designation Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth received a National Pancreas Foundation Clinical Center of Excellence designation. ■ Health · Texas · fortworthbusiness.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 9:15 PM
Mail-Order Abortions are Killing More Babies Than Out of State Abortions A JAMA Network Open analysis says mail-order abortion pills are associated with more abortions than out-of-state travel in several banned states. ■ Health · Texas · lifenews.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 3:45 PM
Nearly 43% of Teens Gambled in the Past Year, and Betting With Family Was Linked to Higher Risk A Rutgers survey found nearly 43% of U.S. teens gambled in the past year, with betting with family linked to higher risk. ■ Health · Texas · medicaldaily.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 2:15 PM
Researchers develop glucose sensor component at one-tenth the cost Texas A&M researchers report a lower-cost component for an experimental injectable glucose sensor with similar sensing performance. ■ Health · Texas Aandm University, Texas · wacotrib.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 12:30 PM
Cinnamon recall issued in 14 states over possible lead exposure The FDA announced a voluntary recall of Wise Wife ground cinnamon in 14 states due to potential elevated lead contamination. ■ Health · Texas · fox13news.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 11:30 AM
Governor Abbott Proclaims "Home Medical Equipment & Services Appreciation" ... Gov. Abbott proclaimed Home Medical Equipment & Services Appreciation Week in Texas for early November. ■ Health · Texans · pr-inside.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 10:15 AM
DEA granted first federal registrations to 900-plus state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Texas and six other states under Schedule III order. ■ Health · Houston, Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 4:15 AM
Jasper Memorial Hospital earns national recognition for quality patient care for second consecutive year CHRISTUS Southeast Texas – Jasper Memorial Hospital received a national Vizient quality leadership award for the second straight year. ■ Health · Texas · kjas.com	●●○○○	Nov 2, 10:30 PM
Family of Texas pregnant woman who died sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleges denied abortion led to death The family of San Antonio resident Tierra Walker sued Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleging denied abortion care contributed to her death. ■ Health · Texas · ktbb.com	●●●●○	Nov 2, 8:30 PM
Texas prosecutor, child advocate who was accused of 'emotional affair' with Eva Longoria's ex-husband Tony Parker dies by suicide Erin Marie Benavides, a Texas prosecutor and child advocate accused in a high-profile personal scandal, died by suicide in Port Aransas. ■ Health · Texas · nypost.com	●●●●○	Nov 2, 12:45 PM
Federal funding of $1 million is planned to expand forensic nursing services in Texas. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 2, 12:15 PM
Kazia Therapeutics Announces Two Abstracts on Paxalisib Tumor and Immune Reprogramming Research Accepted for Poster Presentation at 2026 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Kazia Therapeutics said two paxalisib research abstracts were accepted for poster presentation at the 2026 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. ■ Health · Texas · manilatimes.net	●○○○○	Nov 2, 7:00 AM
Hybrid ER and Urgent Care Clinics Under Scrutiny as Patients Report Routine Visits Billed as Costly Emergencies Patients describe hybrid ER/urgent care clinics being billed at emergency prices for routine visits, prompting scrutiny of Intuitive Health-run sites. ■ Health · Rice University, Texas · medicaldaily.com	●●●●○	Nov 2, 12:00 AM
Mission doctor who intentionally misdiagnosed patients to begin $25 monthly restitution payments A Mission rheumatologist convicted in a $240 million healthcare fraud scheme began paying $25 monthly toward ordered restitution. ■ Health · Texas · krgv.com	●●●●●	Nov 1, 5:45 PM
Shortage of some COVID vaccines leaves payers unprotected Some COVID vaccine shortages are leaving payers without full protection. ■ Health · Texas · edmontonsun.com	●●○○○	Nov 1, 12:30 PM
Governor Abbott Announces $87 Million In Rural Healthcare Grants Gov. Greg Abbott announced $87 million in Rural Texas Strong grants for 129 rural healthcare providers statewide. ■ Health · Texans · brownwoodnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 1, 11:30 AM
Texas Has 84 Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closing, Most in the Nation, and 26 Face Immediate Risk An analysis found 84 Texas rural hospitals at risk of closing, including 26 facing immediate risk, potentially reducing nearby emergency care. ■ Health · Texas · medicaldaily.com	●●●○○	Oct 31, 8:30 PM
Too many medications, too little oversight: What patients need to know about polypharmacy A physician explains polypharmacy risks and urges older adults to bring complete medication lists, including over-the-counter products, to appointments. ■ Health · Texas · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Oct 31, 12:15 PM
New World screwworm was confirmed in an Arizona dog in Cochise County and a New Mexico cat, prompting expanded animal surveillance and sterile fly plans. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●●○	Oct 31, 11:15 AM
★ An investigation says ORR continues placing pregnant migrant youth in South Texas despite limited obstetric care, requiring some transfers out of state. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●●●	Oct 31, 3:45 AM