Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s all-day brunch destination, hosted a special fundraiser for Julie Gray, a Houston mom and creative arts director who has been battling cervical cancer for nearly two years.
The American Lung Association and Pfizer are partnering to raise awareness about pneumococcal pneumonia and encourage adults to get vaccinated if they are eligible.
Black Maternal Health Week, which is observed April 11-17, is an important time to raise awareness about the disparities and challenges faced by Black mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
Haven’t filed your taxes yet? It’s coming down to the wire, but there’s still time.
To make a difference when it comes to heart health, learn how you, your family, and your community can support your well-being – and consider opportunities for pursuing a career in health care.
Finances are consistently a top concern for many Americans, with “saving money” ranking among their primary common goals. This year, Americans are more concerned than ever due to the uncertainty created by high inflation, rising interest rates, lack of income growth and dwindling savings. According to investment research site YCharts, the U.S. personal savings rate…
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Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) is hiring certified teachers for its four special schools, serving students with severe intellectual, academic and behavioral disabilities, those facing addiction and adjudicated/expelled youth.
Texas mothers are now eligible for Medicaid, or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), will be able to get postpartum coverage up to a year after childbirth.
The flu season typically begins in late November or early December, peaks in January or February, and leaves around April or early May. However, the flu season can oftentimes be unpredictable.
A new addition at Quentin Mease Health Center, a Harris Health System specialty facility rededicated in 2023, promises to provide patients with more early cancer detection and prevention procedures.
According to leading medical advocates, pediatricians have a role to play in getting kids to quit vaping electronic cigarettes and using other tobacco products.
In honor of Women’s History Month, did you know that SC’s Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley is the highest-paid Black coach earning $2.9 million annually? We see you!
Maintaining your health and vitality as you age includes taking care of your mouth. Neglecting dental health can make you susceptible to gum disease, lead to poor nutrition, put you at risk for infections, and even impact your emotional well-being.
Is it time to hit the reset button on your health and wellness? Not sure where to start? Doctors say you can make the biggest impact with small, incremental tweaks to your routine.
By: d-mars StatePoint Each year, it’s estimated that more than 160,000 U.S. adults are hospitalized and 10,000 of them die due to respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, a common respiratory virus. While most people only develop mild symptoms similar to that of a common cold, RSV can be dangerous for certain people at high risk,…
While your path to building wealth should be tailored to your circumstances, this three-pronged approach can help you plan for a stable financial future.
The Houston-area cluster of The Links, Incorporated will hold a Black Wellness Expo on March 16 to reduce health and economic disparities and to improve lives in the Black community.
The Houston Area Cluster of The Links, Incorporated will hold the Black Wellness Expo on March 16, 2024, to reduce health and economic disparities and to save and improve lives in the Black community. This effort in the Greater Third Ward in Houston is aimed at addressing the top five medical conditions within the Catchment…
Spider veins, those tiny yet visible veins that often appear on the legs, can be a source of embarrassment for many women.