health care

The vast majority of headaches are innocuous despite the misery they cause. But here are the red flag signs to watch out for in the rare case a headache points to a bigger issue.

Many GOP lawmakers at a recent House Committee hearing openly stated they were unfamiliar with the nuances of trans health care.

Local officials hope the federal government will issue a partial extension.

But a proposed bill in the state Legislature could extend health benefits to new moms on Medicaid.

Texans in rural communities are facing an ongoing crisis as hospitals and medical facilities shutter. An analysis by the American Public Media Research Lab data shows that since 2005, 24 rural hospitals have closed in the state, which is the highest number of closures in the country.

Dallas’ in-home COVID-19 vaccine program started Monday. The program is for Dallas residents enrolled in the Visiting Nurse Association of Dallas' Meals on Wheels program.

The Washington Post, citing two federal health officials, said the decision was a bid to push Texas toward expanding Medicaid.

Long-term care options are expensive and often out of reach for elders and people with disabilities. Part of the president's proposed infrastructure plan would help fund home-based health services.

The City of Dallas and the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas have partnered up to bring COVID-19 shots to Dallas residents who lack mobility.

Baylor Scott & White Health officials say they want to eliminate as many barriers to getting the vaccine as possible by taking their vaccination program to the community.

Same building. Same procedure. Same doctor. But there was an extra "facility fee" because the location changed slightly. A shot that used to cost her about $30 went up to more than $300.

The multilingual website and hotline are available in English, French, Arabic and Spanish and was launched by the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas.