MD Anderson will open a new colorectal clinic next week to expand space and coordinated specialty care for colon, rectal and anal cancers in Houston. The move ties into statewide screening and navigation efforts.

Houston burn surgeons warn that lithium‑ion batteries in vape devices can ignite and cause deep burns that may require surgery. Experts explain causes and prevention tips.

TPWD says HPAI is circulating in wild birds near Amarillo and Lubbock; officials urge residents to avoid sick or dead birds and protect pets and backyard flocks.

Dr. Theresa Tran blends emergency‑room experience with health‑policy expertise as Houston’s public‑health director, prioritizing equity, data and readiness. City leaders say her clinical background will shape vaccine and neighborhood programs.

A new national report puts Texas near the bottom for health. The shortfall is access — too few doctors, high uninsured rates and cost barriers leave many Texans skipping care.

Memorial Hermann said it will offer voluntary buyouts to nonclinical staff, citing the end of ACA premium subsidies and Medicaid funding changes as financial pressure points. The program is voluntary and aimed at administrative roles.

A new JAMA Oncology analysis finds worse one‑year survival for cancers diagnosed in 2020–21; Houston hospitals are urging people to catch up on missed screenings.

A LabCafe analysis finds Texas ranks fourth‑highest for STIs; Bexar County recorded the highest metro rate in the state, public‑health officials say. Local clinics are expanding testing amid alarming trends.

Michael "5000" Watts, a prominent figure in Houston hip-hop, is hospitalized with severe health issues, with his family requesting prayers for his recovery.

Montgomery County will expand its Conroe mental-health hospital by 100 beds to speed competency-restoration care; officials expect completion by December 2026.

Harris County confirmed early-season West Nile–positive mosquito samples in two ZIP codes and has begun targeted evening spraying while urging residents to clear standing water.

FDA records published this week show inspectors found repeat sterility and testing failures at Houston’s Empower Pharmacy, which recalled a testosterone lot last year. Regulators and drugmakers are watching closely.

Nutex Health has reopened Bayou City ER & Hospital in Humble, restoring 24/7 emergency and inpatient services after a 2024 shutdown. The 40,000‑square‑foot micro‑hospital will offer behavioral‑health and medical‑detox care.