April 2022
New Rankings Show Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Texas
Madison, Wis.—Collin ranks the healthiest in Texas and Brooks is the least healthy county in the state, according to new County Health Rankings data from the University of Wisconsin Population
November 2021
Post-Covid Needs of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adults
Austin—COVID-19 has affected the health, livelihoods, and social lives of people around the world. Marginalized people, including those in the trans and gender-diverse (TGD) community, may be particularly at risk
June 2021
Nueces Co. Unequal Impact of COVID-19 Report
Austin—Nueces County today released a first-of-its-kind health equity report that sheds light on the role that social, economic and neighborhood conditions have played in shaping and perpetuating health disparities in
March 2021
Bills on Medicaid Reimbursement for Dental Services
Austin—Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst and Representative Joseph Deshotel recently filed bills, SB 1152 and HB 3145, in their respective chambers relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain
January 2021
Nueces Co. Health Equity Data Dashboard and Report
Corpus Christi — The Nueces County government and hospital district have launched an innovative effort to develop a health equity report and data analytics platform. The combined offering will provide
October 2020
New Study from Texas Health Institute and Memorial Hermann
New study finds residents of Southwest Houston face numerous barriers on the road to good health