Health of Those Who Have Served Report 2022
The report continues to identify profound differences between those who have and have not served across health behaviors, social and economic factors, clinical care and health outcomes.
Transforward’s First Successful PCORI Project Closed
Last year, TransFORWARD: Improving Transgender Lives—a collaboration between Texas Health Institute and Equality Texas Foundation with Transgender Education Network of Texas—successfully completed its first Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) project!
THI Thanks Nadia Siddiqui, Chief Health Equity Officer
Texas Health Institute (THI) announces that Chief Health Equity Officer Nadia Siddiqui will be stepping down from her role on October 29, 2021. After 12 years, she has made the
THI Observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day this October 11
In honor and recognition of the rich history, culture and contributions of Indigenous People in shaping our nation, Texas Health Institute (THI) officially observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day this October 11—and
National Primary Care Week: October 4-7, 2021
“Primary Care Is Primary” in Addressing Systemic Issues of Health Care Inequities, High Costs, and Lack of Access. Stephanie Ondrias Chief Convening and Education Officer Texas Health Institute Primary care,
In the Eye of Hurricane Season
August 25th marks the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey slamming into Rockport, Texas- most people will remember the devastating rainfall.
How Advocates Brought Dental Access to Medicaid Adults
As the executive director at the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities (CTD), I interact with many people with disabilities. Poor oral health is endemic and obvious, particularly among adults with
Public Comment for Texas’ Request to Extend Medicaid 1115 Waiver
As you have likely heard by now, Texas will be refiling with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) a request to extend the uncompensated care pool part of
Behavioral Health in the Wake of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic of 2020-2021 has had a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of Texans, as well as the rest of the US. The pandemic highlighted the