TRICARE beneficiaries in Greater Houston can refill certain prescriptions early through July 25 after storms disrupted pharmacies. Bring your prescription bottle to a TRICARE network pharmacy or call Express Scripts for help.

Harris Health is converting same-day clinics into urgent care centers with extended hours and on-site imaging, labs and pharmacy to reduce ER visits.

A FOX26 Houston segment says some Gen Zers are trading vapes for cigarettes; national surveys and public‑health groups say the picture is more nuanced. Cultural cues and on‑screen smoking are raising concerns even as teen smoking remains low.

A new Texas study found murine typhus bacteria in cat fleas from the Rio Grande Valley, reinforcing calls for year‑round flea control and rodent management.

Mental Health America of Greater Houston has expanded its Care Connect search and helpline statewide, pairing a vetted provider directory with bilingual navigation and free sessions for eligible Texans.

UTMB Health suspended an employee's facility access and opened an investigation after a short social‑media clip showing a nurse and a caption about Fox News went viral. The clip was amplified by aggregator accounts and drew national attention.

Several mosquito traps in Pearland tested positive for West Nile virus; county vector teams are treating affected areas and urging residents to protect themselves.

Local doctors warn that rare necrotizing infections linked to saltwater and freshwater exposure can progress rapidly; monitor cuts and seek prompt care.

Montgomery County has its first confirmed human West Nile case of 2026 — a woman in her 50s diagnosed with neuroinvasive disease. Officials urge residents to take mosquito precautions.

As Texas heat returns, safety data show the state has among the highest total of child hot-car deaths. Experts and federal agencies list simple steps families and bystanders can take.

Blue Fish Pediatrics says a 2025 cyber incident may have exposed medical and ID data for about 41,485 Texans. The practice is offering credit monitoring and a hotline for affected families.

Fort Bend County declared a local public health emergency on June 16 after trap counts spiked and resident complaints surged; officials are preparing ground and aerial mosquito control.

State grants will fund mobile stroke ambulances at hospitals in Austin, Houston and El Paso to shorten time to treatment and improve outcomes. Hospitals must still finalize staffing and EMS integration.