San Antonio Faces Rising COVID-19 Cases Amid Reduced Data Reporting and New Variant Concerns
San Antonio grapples with rising COVID-19 cases amid reduced reporting and no real-time dashboard. Schools and nursing homes still report clusters, and new variants are closely monitored, with health officials stressing continued precautions.
Texas Amplifies Funding for "Thriving Texas Families" Program Amid Scrutiny Over Spending and Oversight
Texas is increasing funding for its anti-abortion Alternatives to Abortion program amidst scrutiny over spending practices and lack of oversight in distributing millions to associated nonprofits.
Fort Worth's Cook Children's Battles Texas Health Commission Over $116 Billion Medicaid Contracts
Cook Children's Health Plan contests Texas's Medicaid contract changes, fearing service disruption for over 700,000 families as they face replacement by private firms, leading to legal actions seeking to overturn the procurement decision.
San Antonio's Black Fathers Seek Visibility and Support Amid Societal Challenges
San Antonio community groups are providing support and resources to Black fathers, highlighting the need for father-inclusive initiatives in areas like healthcare and parenting, amidst experiences of feeling overlooked and undervalued.
Texas Allocates $1.5 Billion for Mental Health Infrastructure, Announces Plans for Seven New Psychiatric Hospitals
Texas is investing $1.5 billion in mental health infrastructure, building seven new psychiatric hospitals to address a rising mental health crisis and the needs of forensic patients.
East Texas Town of Quitman Aims to Revolutionize Dementia Care with $6 Million Federal Grant and Scandinavian-Inspired Model
Quitman, Texas, secures a $6 million federal grant to innovate dementia care, seeking matching state funds to build a 54-bed facility promoting independence, inspired by Scandinavian models.
Texas Faces Critical Mental Health Provider Shortage, Advocates Push for Primary Care Integration
Texas faces a mental health care crisis with a provider shortage, prompting a shift toward integrating mental health assessments and treatments into primary care, championed by advocates like Barbara Chapman and supported by programs like CPAN.




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