Houston Methodist has broken ground on a 24/7 emergency care center in Baytown, promising imaging, lab and pharmacy services; state permits show differing cost and size figures.

Houston Health Department urged residents to avoid sick or dead birds, handle eggs safely and report unusual bird deaths ahead of Easter.

A March 31 contract standoff between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Memorial Hermann could change in‑network access for thousands of Houston patients. Local patients are advised to confirm coverage and ask about continuity‑of‑care options.

The CPSC and Vive Health recalled about 122,000 adult bed rails after two entrapment deaths; owners should stop using affected models and follow Vive Health's refund steps.

New interactive maps from the Texas Cancer Registry make neighborhood-level cancer patterns in Harris County visible to the public. The tools show variation across the county while also coming with important privacy and statistical caveats.

A Houston father of three says an experimental cell vaccine at UTHealth has kept him alive 15 months after a glioblastoma diagnosis. Early trial data from the company show promising 12‑month survival in a small cohort.

As it marks 50 years, The Woman’s Hospital of Texas plans to add rooms and a pediatric heart unit to expand local maternal and pediatric services.

Houston federal prosecutors pushed a Texas DPS warning that just 2 mg of fentanyl can be lethal and pointed readers to One Pill Kills resources and naloxone support.

UTMB is investing $9.5 million to launch a Blue Zones Project in Galveston, combining neighborhood changes with academic tracking. A community meeting is scheduled for March 5.

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.