Dr. Jennifer Shuford has led the Department of State Health Services in Texas since 2022 after serving as the state's chief epidemiologist and helping to lead the COVID-19 response here.
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The Young Adult Camp at San Antonio’s McNay Art Museum is Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Texas proposed increases to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ambulance services. During a public rate hearing, providers said the higher rates could help maintain access to critical services, especially in rural areas.
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In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.
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A team of volunteers came together to update the Davidson Respite Home in San Antonio.
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An allergist in Dallas explains the winter allergies that can result from too much time indoors during winter storms, and why some people are allergic to cold weather.
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A majority of Texas' uninsured children are Latino, according to new analysis from the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. The report also found most uninsured children are eligible for public insurance or financial assistance through the federal health insurance marketplace.
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Democratic Rep. Joaquín Castro's office said the congressman and members of his staff were notified about the cases following a recent visit to the facility.
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Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade — and the outlawing of abortion in Texas — Planned Parenthood in San Antonio has continued. Planned Parenthood South Texas continues to provide services — but not abortions. And Planned Parenthood in San Antonio is painting rainbow crosswalks at its health centers.
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The 2026 U.S. Dietary Guidelines introduced an up-side down food pyramid that prioritizes meat, fats, and full-fat dairy. How healthy is this new food framework? We’re joined by Dr. Nate Wood, head of culinary medicine at the Yale School of Medicine and a former chef to talk about avoiding processed foods and eating healthy.
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A new assessment projects that the July 4 floods in Kerr County could result in more than 6,000 adult PTSD cases and 2,000 serious emotional disturbances in children without sustained access to mental health services.