The Texas Medical Board is set to discuss exceptions to the state's abortion law, focusing on clarifying "reasonable medical judgment" and "medical emergency."

Texas DSHS released two data dashboards on maternal and infant health, providing insights into mortality and risk factors, with plans for further expansion.

Texas primary care facilities are becoming crucial for mental health treatment due to a shortage of mental health providers, with professionals like Barbara Chapman advocating for integrated screenings in routine visits.

Round Rock responds to Juneteenth shooting with mental health services, offering residents support through the Crisis Response Unit and other resources, including a help hotline and self-help guides.

States are easing raw milk sales despite CDC warnings, while Austin, TX detects bird flu in wastewater, posing a low human risk, and experts stay prepared with antivirals.

Ascension hospital system confirmed the theft of files from its servers after a cyberattack, potentially compromising sensitive data. Credit monitoring services have been offered as a precaution.

Cedar Park holds a fentanyl awareness panel after a teen's death, highlighting the dangers and promoting the use of 'poisoning' over 'overdose' to describe such fatalities.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues the Biden Administration’s HHS over a rule he claims forces healthcare providers to perform gender transition procedures.

Microsoft and Google are working with the American Hospital Association and the White House to bolster cybersecurity in rural US hospitals, providing discounted resources, security advice, and software funding.

The 15th annual HAAM Corporate Battle of the Bands event in Austin raised funds for musicians' health care through a live band competition featuring local company employees.

Ascension's electronic health records are coming back online after a ransomware attack in May. Clinics in Florida, Alabama, and Austin are recovering, with efforts to restore full access still ongoing.

Men’s Health Month highlights the importance of medical checkups for men, promoting awareness of preventable health issues and the significance of addressing physical and mental well-being.

Health experts warn of increased asthma discomfort in Austin due to high humidity and air pollution, with recent studies showing a link to emergency room visits, particularly in communities of color.