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- Texas Tribune – HealthMay 1, 2026
Rule that lets Texans obtain out-of-state abortion pills can continue for now, Supreme Court says
Nurse practitioner Debra Lynch holds a box of mifepristone, the first drug used in a medication abortion regimen. Practicing under Delaware’s shield law, Lynch prescribes the pills via telehealth, largely to patients in abortion-restricted states like Texas. " data-image-caption="Nurse practitioner Debra Lynch holds a box of mifepristone, the first drug used in a medication abortion regimen. Practicing under Delaware’s shield law, Lynch prescribes the pills via telehealth, largely to patients in abortion-restricted states like Texas. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/010220Mifepristone20REUTERS20TT2001-1-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&quality=89&ssl=1" /> The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that mifepristone must be obtained in person, a decision the country’s highest court has temporarily blocked. The post Rule that lets Texans obtain out-of-state abortion pills can continue for now, Supreme Court says appeared first on
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2026 Pro Rata Distribution
2026 Pro Rata Distribution Ilza.Garcia Fri, 05/01/2026 - 08:42 AM 2026 Pro Rata Distribution This page provides information about 2026 Pro Rata Distribution . Download the 2026 Pro Rata Distribution ListTobacco Settlement Payee2025 Unreimbursed Health Care Expenditures2026 DistributionCity of Seguin$1,065,869.17$22,648.43Subtotal, City$1,065,869.17$22,648.43Anderson County$506,721.08$10,767.21Angelina County$3,507,254.04$74,524.91Aransas County$1,348,304.72$28,649.85Archer County$425,388.45$9,038.99Armstrong County$6,020.60$127.93Atascosa County$3,258,352.42$69,236.05Austin County$6,022,491.55$127,970.67Bailey County$1,174,332.41$24,953.15Bandera County$2,198,368.37$46,712.67Bastrop County$3,128,248.55$66,471.50Bee County$959,840.54$20,395.45Bell County$19,185,174.83$407,661.80Blanco County$153,699.44$3,265.93Borden County$9,534.42$202.59Bowie County$7,361,412.53$156,421.13Brazoria County$10,048,018.35$213,508.26Brazos County$6,194,587.70$131,627.51Briscoe County$42,690.58$907.12Brooks
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Laurel Ridge CEO steps down as feds cut off Medicare, Medicaid funds - Texas Public Radio | TPR
Laurel Ridge CEO steps down as feds cut off Medicare, Medicaid funds Texas Public Radio | TPR
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'We need help': Advocates, families plead for Texas to improve capacity, access in state hospitals - KERA News
'We need help': Advocates, families plead for Texas to improve capacity, access in state hospitals KERA News
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Texas Community Health Worker Partnership
Texas Community Health Worker Partnership Sandra.Poblano Tue, 04/28/2026 - 12:40 PM Texas Community Health Worker Partnership This page provides information about Texas Community Health Worker Partnership. MissionTo support Texas’ Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce by engaging organizations, agencies, institutions, and individuals to work collaboratively to uphold certification standards, share training and professional development opportunities, and promote the integration of CHWs in healthcare systems and community-based programs.Goals and ObjectivesThe Texas CHW Partnership (TX CHWP) will provide input and recommendations to support the mission of the TX CHW Training and Certification Program. TX CHWP will also develop goals, objectives, and action items to increase CHW training, certification, and employment opportunities. Joining the TX CHWPMembership is open to any individual who commits to and contributes to the mission of TX CHWP. Those seeking membership sh
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Limited oral evaluations in pediatric dental services - Texas.gov
Limited oral evaluations in pediatric dental services Texas.gov
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Texas wants to ban in-home ketamine and add more physician oversight during treatment
Will Ratliff, director of health operations of Transcend Health Solutions, runs through a demonstration with staff members of what the ketamine administration process looks like in his clinic on Thursday, April 23, 2026. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260423-MS-Ketamine-Clinic-16-full.jpg?fit=780%2C520&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Ketamine industry leaders say Texas Medical Board’s proposal to require physician supervision or limit treatments to two people at a time will force clinics to close. The post Texas wants to ban in-home ketamine and add more physician oversight during treatment appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
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Court hearing today over Texas ban on smokable hemp and THC products - Click2Houston
Court hearing today over Texas ban on smokable hemp and THC products Click2Houston
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Thriving Texas Families Shows Gaps Between Program Goals and Activities - Baker Institute
Thriving Texas Families Shows Gaps Between Program Goals and Activities Baker Institute
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Texas child abuse investigations over gender-affirming care no longer blocked
A Texas Department of Family and Protective Services badge on April 6, 2022. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CPS-Resignations-LW-05-1.jpg?fit=780%2C523&quality=89&ssl=1" /> The Texas Supreme Court lifted temporary injunctions protecting three families and members of PFLAG, Inc., after CPS cases were dropped. The post Texas child abuse investigations over gender-affirming care no longer blocked appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
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Operation Border Health (OBH)
Operation Border Health (OBH) Sebastian.Maldonado Thu, 04/23/2026 - 04:18 PM Operation Border Health (OBH) This page provides information about Operation Border Health (OBH) . Operation Border Health (OBH) is an event to help the community get ready for disasters. The Texas Department of State Health Services and other partners will offer health services at no cost to you. When: July 21-23, 2026Location information will be available at a later date. For more information, please email phepphrll@dshs.texas.gov. OBH Save the Date Flyer (English)OBH Save the Date Flyer (Spanish)Volunteer with Us!Contribute to the community and make a positive impact.Learn more about Volunteering with OBH
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Zika Virus for Health Care Professionals
Zika Virus for Health Care Professionals Ilza.Garcia Thu, 04/23/2026 - 10:24 AM Zika Virus for Health Care Professionals This page provides information about Zika Virus for Health Care Professionals . Preconception Counseling and Prevention of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus Possible exposure to Zika virus is defined as travel to or residence in an area of active Zika virus transmission, or sex (vaginal, anal, or oral sex) without a condom with a person who recently traveled to or lived in an area of current or prior Zika virus transmission. Women and men who live in areas of Zika virus transmission risk should talk with their healthcare provider about attempting conception. Women who may have been exposed to Zika virus should wait to conceive until at least 8 weeks after symptom onset or the last possible Zika virus exposure. Men exposed to Zika should wait to try to conceive until at least 3 months after symptom onset or the last possible Zika virus exposure
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Texas’ foster care system is more likely to move children away from their communities
A map found in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services office in Austin on Nov. 14, 2019. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Texas-DFPS-EG-25.jpg?fit=780%2C520&quality=89&ssl=1" /> In 2025, one in three children placed in foster care was sent to a different region, sometimes hundreds of miles away, a Texas Tribune analysis of state data shows. The post Texas’ foster care system is more likely to move children away from their communities appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
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Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce $60 Million in Federal Funding to ‘Make Rural Texans Healthy Again’ - Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce $60 Million in Federal Funding to ‘Make Rural Texans Healthy Again’ Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
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Michael and Susan Dell become UT Austin’s first $1 billion donors
UT Regents Chair Kevin Eltife claps as the University of Texas celebrates a $750 million commitment from Michael and Susan Dell for a UT Dell Medical Center in North Austin on April 21, 2026. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260421-Dell-Medical-Presser-BD-16.jpg?fit=780%2C520&quality=89&ssl=1" /> The couple’s latest $750 million investment will help build a new Austin medical center that will provide specialized care, such as MD Anderson cancer treatment, and integrate AI into care. The post Michael and Susan Dell become UT Austin’s first $1 billion donors appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
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Bicillin Shortage Update
Bicillin Shortage Update Dan.Warr Mon, 04/20/2026 - 02:12 PM Bicillin Shortage Update This page provides information about Bicillin Shortage Update. April 15, 2026Subject: Update on Availability of Penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension products (Bicillin® L-A) through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) PharmacyDSHS announces Pfizer’s recently updated estimated recovery of the Bicillin® L-A shortage to the 4th quarter of 2026. DSHS anticipates the next delivery of Bicillin® L-A 1.2 MU and 2.4 MU prefilled syringes in July 2026.The DSHS Pharmacy maintains an adequate supply to provide medications to local health departments for the treatment of priority patients. DSHS follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for the use of Bicillin® L-A for the treatment of pregnant women with syphilis and patients allergic to docycycline. DSHS recommends an oral doxycycline regimen for all other cases.Please contact 340B@dshs.texas.gov with any question
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Hansen’s Disease – Medical Consultation
Hansen’s Disease – Medical Consultation Dan.Warr Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:38 AM Hansen’s Disease – Medical Consultation This page provides information about Hansen’s Disease – Medical Consultation . The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) offers consultations for licensed healthcare providers (LHPs) managing patients and contacts with known or suspected Hansen’s disease (HD). Complete the Hansen's Disease Consultation Request form to connect with a DSHS Recognized Hansen’s Disease Medical Consultant. To report known or suspected Hansen’s disease or to refer a patient to a DSHS-supported clinic for medical management, please see "Reporting" on the Hansen's Disease page or call 737-255-4300.DSHS Recognized Hansen’s Disease Medical ConsultantsAnnie Quratulain Kizilbash, MD, MPHDr. Kizilbash is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and is the Medical Director of the Texas Center for Infectious Disease. She completed her reside
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2025 ELC Epidemiology Workshop
2025 ELC Epidemiology Workshop Ilza.Garcia Mon, 04/20/2026 - 08:32 AM 2025 ELC Epidemiology Workshop This page provides information about 2025 ELC Epidemiology Workshop. Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Workshop 2025 February 5-7, 2025Conference Agenda
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Trump picks top Texas health official for CDC deputy director - Houston Public Media
Trump picks top Texas health official for CDC deputy director Houston Public Media
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Lessons from the OIG: Common Billing Errors Texas Home Health Providers Need to Know - Holland & Knight
Lessons from the OIG: Common Billing Errors Texas Home Health Providers Need to Know Holland & Knight
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