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.
San Antonio Camp Hope Offers Pancreatitis Patients a Respite, While Kentucky Camp Heals Grieving Children
Camp Hope offers children with chronic illnesses or grief a reprieve from their daily struggles, providing medical support, therapy, and an opportunity for camaraderie, at no cost to attendees.
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