Kailey Broussard
Health ReporterKailey Broussard covers health for KERA News. Previously, they covered the city of Arlington for four years across multiple news organizations and helped start the Arlington Report, a collaboration between KERA News and the Fort Worth Report to restore reporting in one of the country's largest cities without a dedicated news organization.
A Louisiana native, Kailey earned their master's in journalism from Arizona State University and their bachelor's degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Kailey has covered a little bit of everything, from local politics to urban redevelopment to breaking news. Send story ideas to Kailey at kbroussard@kera.org.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule in early January to take medical debt off consumer credit reports. Texas experts say the change is a small but helpful step for patients, but its fate is unclear. -
Rockwall County Health Authority Dr. Dirk Perritt announced a measles case in an adult resident Wednesday. It's the first confirmed case in North Texas. -
Cancer patients are likely to lose touch with friends and family after receiving their diagnosis. The Cancer Support Community North Texas has tips and resources on dealing with the phenomenon. -
The Texas Department of State Health Services has described the biannual immunization conference as a "vital platform" that in the past drew strong participation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. -
The fifth annual Caring for Our Own seminar included panels on Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, as well as tips on preparing for treatment. -
Uplift Education and Baylor Scott & White Health partnered to create the Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute, offering four different career pathways in health. -
The Texas Coalition for Patients has a legislative priority list that includes restrictions on artificial intelligence and improved transparency surrounding prior authorizations. -
The Metrocare Elam Family Mental Health Clinic offers walk-in appointments and financial assistance through charity care. -
The agreements, announced by Attorney General Ken Paxton Feb. 4, are among the latest developments in a case that alleges the doctors prescribed hormones to minors after the state's ban took effect. -
Annie's Place experienced "insurmountable" challenges, including financial hardship, according to the nonprofit's CEO. Parkland Health says it will look for a new group to offer services. -
The company will move into the newly opened Bridge Labs, a laboratory space on the Pegasus Park campus in West Dallas. -
Open enrollment ends Jan. 15. Groups including LBU Community Clinic, Prism Health North Texas and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas offer help navigating the ACA marketplace.
