ACLU: Texas Health Agency Should "Stop Concealing" Abortion Statistics
The ACLU of Texas is demanding that the Department of State Health Services “stop concealing” abortion statistics for 2014 and make the information public. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott Asks Feds for Zika Funding, Guidance
As Texas braces for a possible Zika virus outbreak via local mosquito populations, Gov. Greg Abbott asked federal health officials Wednesday to review the state’s plan to combat the disease. Full Story
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Misdemeanor Charge Against Anti-Abortion Activist Dropped
A Harris County judge has dropped one of the criminal charges against an anti-abortion activist who was indicted after making undercover recordings of a Houston Planned Parenthood facility. Full Story
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Lawsuit Won, Texas Moves to Cut Children's Therapy Programs
Texas is finally poised to move forward with budget cuts to a pediatric therapy program for children with disabilities, but opponents of the cuts have vowed to continue putting up a fight. Full Story
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Texas Congressmen Oppose Trump's Policy Pledges, Rhetoric (Video)
In the Roundup: State leaders push Congress to fund Zika virus prevention and fast. Plus, a pair of Texas congressmen – from both sides of the aisle – have strong words for Donald Trump, but at least one says he'll still vote for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee come November. Full Story
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After Court Ruling, Texas Plans to Change How it Defines "Psychologist"
A three-judge panel ruled earlier this year that the state's definition of "psychologist" violates the First Amendment. Now, officials are working to come up with a new definition that they hope will still prove valuable to potential patients. Full Story
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Doctors, Telemedicine Companies Meet to Plot New Course
Lobbyists for doctors' groups and the telemedicine industry hope to hammer out a compromise over the state's rules governing long-distance health care by the end of the summer. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: Big Questions About Cost of Zika
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: Zika's spread has cost implications for care for years to come, a big rate hike request by a major insurer in the state and an interview with Kristi Henderson of Seton Healthcare Family in Austin. Full Story
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Texas Republicans Ask Obama, Congress for Zika Help
Texas' top Senate Republicans on Monday upped the urgency on federal policymakers to do something about the Zika virus. Full Story
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In Texas, State Offers Little Help with Zika Prevention, Control
State health officials are urging Texans to protect themselves from mosquito bites — but they aren't helping counties coordinate or pay for those protective measures. Full Story
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Revisit Our Series Examining Mental Health Policy and Programs
Throughout May, the Tribune partnered with the Mental Health Channel and KLRU on a series looking at mental health policy issues and some of Texas’ biggest challenges in providing care. Use this page to catch up on our coverage. Full Story
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Suicide Prevention Efforts Focus on Small Texas Towns
Public health experts are looking more closely at the issue of suicides in small towns. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: Medicaid Stance Hits Hospitals
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: Texas' refusal to expand Medicaid could impact finances of North Texas hospitals, two Texas biomedical researchers snag a big award and, in time for summer, a new report shows 80 percent of pools have at least one safety violation. Full Story
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Do We Have Enough Doctors? (Video)
Full video of our 5/19 conversation with Rice University's Vivian Ho, Med2You's Thomas Kim, Jonathan Macclements of the Dell Medical School and Elena Marks of the Episcopal Health Foundation. Full Story
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Mark Cuban Would Consider VP Pitches from Clinton, Trump
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban would “absolutely” consider becoming Hillary Clinton’s running mate this year, “if she’s willing to listen,” he told NBC's Meet the Press. And the same goes with Donald Trump. Full Story
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Texas High Court Rules for Hospital in Missing Heart Case
A Texas hospital is safe from a Houston-area widow's malpractice suit because her husband's autopsy falls under a sweeping protection law for health care providers. Full Story
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Female Veterans Find Solace, Support Through "Sisterhood" (Video)
More female veterans call Texas home than any other state in the country, according to 2015 figures. One nonprofit group in Houston ensures that female veterans get a safe space to receive counseling and learn from one another's experiences. Full Story
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Dallas Seeks Solutions After Closing of Tent City
Now that Dallas has cleared out a large homeless encampment under Interstate 45 near downtown, local advocates hope the city will step up and address its homeless problem. Full Story
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Supreme Court Sends Birth Control Case Back to Lower Courts
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sent back to lower courts a case that pits religious groups against the Obama administration over a requirement that some employers provide birth control benefits to female employees. Full Story
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T-Squared: Mental Health Matters
Throughout Mental Health Month in May, the Tribune is partnering with the Mental Health Channel and KLRU for a series focusing on some of Texas’ biggest challenges in providing mental health care. Full Story
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