Citing the opioid abuse crisis and ongoing health care fraud, the U.S. Justice Department announced 412 arrests, and called the move the biggest crackdown in U.S. history.
John Reynolds
John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.
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The Bookshelf: July 18, 2017
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Rehab Your Own Spinal Stenosis.
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Boss’ response considered victory for mental health
A woman who tweeted her boss’ supportive response when she said she was taking a couple of mental health days unleashed an online groundswell from advocates.
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Texas medical schools are among the nation’s most affordable
A recent study found that the average medical student may have more than $164,000 in debt, but Texas is home to five of the 10 most affordable medical schools.
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Dallas-area hospitals are among the “most wired”
Seven Dallas-Fort Worth health systems were named among the “most wired” in the country, according to a rating by the American Hospital Association.
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Zika cases are down dramatically compared to last summer
Zika virus numbers are way down, officials say, because the disease isn’t as rampant in global hotspots this year, so fewer infected American travelers are returning home to spread it.
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The reason ketamine helps relieve depression
The drug ketamine is sometimes used off-label to ease depression symptoms, although little is known about how it works.
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Event: A Conversation on Medicaid and Texas with Mark McClellan
The Tribune hosts a conversation July 24 in Austin on Medicaid and Texas with Mark McClellan, former head of Medicaid and Medicare under President George W. Bush. For more information on the event, click here.
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Editor’s Note: Trib+Health bids farewell
This issue marks the last one for Trib+Health. Thanks for reading, and be sure to check out the Facebook page of our publishing partner UT Southwestern to keep up on the latest in health research and news.
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New in Trib+Water: Restoring San Marcos’ glass-bottom boats
In this week’s edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: Texas rivers art exhibit at the Capitol, restoring the glass-bottom boats in San Marcos and an interview with Aaron Wolf of Oregon State University.