Retired pediatrician helps parents with LGBTQ children

Spectrum Local News Health 10/26 1:00A Jose Arredondo

Woman walks away from pediatrician career to assist parents with LGBTQ children as a life coach.

Dallas investor testifies in closely-watched Theranos trial

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/25 3:26P ACBJ staff

As the trial of Elizabeth Holmes' conduct leading her notorious blood testing start-up continues on, one Dallas-based investor testified late last week.  Holmes, former CEO of the company, along with one other former executive, are charged with...

FDA panel meets Tuesday to consider Pfizer vaccine for kids 5-11

Spectrum Local News Health 10/25 9:35A Ryan Chatelain

A panel of advisers to the FDA will consider Tuesday whether the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 should be authorized on an emergency basis.

Capital Senior Living shareholders approve agreement with Conversant Capital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/25 3:21A Bill Hethcock

A Dallas-based operator of senior living communities has the shareholder votes to approve a plan to raise up to almost $155 million as part of a recapitalization that is opposed by an activist investor.

Researcher hopes new book will help others better understand women's health needs

Spectrum Local News Health 10/21 8:45A Olivia Levada

Texas' recent ban on abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy has stirred a lot of conversation when it comes to women's health.

$47M in financing nailed down for 'The Oaks' mixed-income senior housing community in Dallas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/21 2:59A Bill Hethcock

Lument real estate finance firm has provided $47.1 million in financing for The Oaks, a mixed-income seniors housing project in Dallas.

Health tech solutions win funding at United Way's new innovation challenge

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/19 12:31P Kevin Cummings

In total, $1 million in prizes was up for grabs.

Texas companies contest with conflicting state, federal vaccine orders

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/14 11:30A Kathryn Hardison

The fight over vaccine mandates is putting businesses in a tough situation. For now, the path forward for employers is very unclear. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Oct. 11 an executive order that bans private employers from mandating vaccines....

Verily, part of Google parent, to open operations hub in DFW, could hire 115 in little more than...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/14 7:58A Brian Womack

Verily expects to hire as many as 115 employees by the end of 2022 -- with the capacity to expand.

Judge bars United from putting unvaccinated workers on leave

Spectrum Local News Health 10/14 12:26A Associated Press

The restraining order expires Oct. 26.

It’s open enrollment season: Steps to protect your health

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/13 7:55A Dr. Mark Chassay

Open enrollment is here. This is the time for many Texans to decide what health insurance plan is best for themselves and their families. But it’s also a time to protect your health and that of your family. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is an...

Parents and students sue multiple North Texas school districts

Spectrum Local News Health 10/13 7:04A Ashley Claster

Families living in four different North Texas school districts are suing their schools on a federal level due to COVID safety.

Survivors try to pull breast cancer screening rates out of pandemic slump

Spectrum Local News Health 10/13 12:19A Brian Scott

Annual mammogram rates fell by nearly 90% during the pandemic, experts fear, putting countless patients at risk of not catching problems early.

State COVID-19 hospitalizations hit lowest mark since late July

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/12 1:50P Jay Wallis (WFAA)

This story is available as part of a content partnership with WFAA-TV. For more local news, visit WFAA.com. On Monday, state health officials reported there are currently 6,211 COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas. This is down from 6,462 the...

Situation improving but Texas approaching 70,000 COVID-19 deaths

Spectrum Local News Health 10/12 6:33A Craig Huber

California passed 70,000 deaths on Monday.