The latest health care news from The Texas Tribune.
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' top Senate Republicans on Monday upped the urgency on federal policymakers to do something about the Zika virus. Full Story
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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
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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Public health experts are looking more closely at the issue of suicides in small towns. Full Story
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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State officials hope a new network of clinics will better connect foster children with trauma-informed behavioral health care. Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: New numbers show medical errors as the No. 3 cause of U.S. deaths, medical school enrollment on track to meet national goals and a prominent oncologist urges everyone to know better their family medical histories. Full Story
This segment of Mental Health Matters highlights work that provides more effective school-based mental health programs to improve the lives of the most vulnerable population, when budgets are tight and infrastructure may be lacking. Full Story
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Across the state, many people with mental illness can’t find, or can’t afford, care. This episode of Mental Health Matters explores what policies and programs people can access to get effective help. Full Story
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Mental illness is a leading cause of disability in the U.S., resulting in absenteeism, diminished productivity and increased turnover. In this segment of in this episode of Mental Health Matters, we look at several legislative and employer-based policies that strive to support workers and strengthen businesses and the economy. Full Story
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Service members returning from war can face a higher risk of mental health issues. This segment of Mental Health Matters looks at Texas programs that help veterans reintegrate and reduce their exposure to substance abuse, homelessness and incarceration. Full Story
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In this segment of Mental Health Matters, we look at efforts in Texas to keep people with mental illness out of the criminal justice system and instead provide them more affordable services more tailored to their needs. Full Story
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