Irving-based VHA Inc. promotes John Fassnacht to Vice President of Talent and Organizational Development
Fassnacht joined the company in 1998.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Health Care
Health Care
New clinic offers relief to Oak Cliff
With a shortage in qualified psychologists in Oak Cliff, one organization has taken charge to offer hope.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Without health insurance, women in North Texas must make tough choices
One in five women in Dallas go without health insurance.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Parkland adds language access phones in every patient room
At least 77 languages have been spoken by patients receiving care at Parkland.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Video: American Heart Association in Dallas encourages hands-only CPR
Through the Hands-Only CPR campaign, the American Heart Association and Ad Council hope to reach all adults, particularly women age 55 years and older who are most likely to be the spouses of potential victims.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
From loss to life: Dallas-area couple uses son’s death as inspiration to create SIDS America
Just days before what would have been Billy's second birthday, SIDS America has launched a website, offering a wealth of resources.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Irving-based VHA Inc. named Seventh Best Place to Work in Health Care
VHA ranked 76th in 2008.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
UPDATED with photo: DIFFA/Dallas announces 2010 Style Council ambassadors
This year's DIFFA will also take a new venue: the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Fort Worth’s new Carter Blood Care headquarters features excessive parking
It’s a rather unfortunate development in some ways, but serves as a good example of the differences brought about by the new form-based code.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Swine flu vaccine production going slowly in Dallas County
Not everyone is wringing their hands about a shortage of the vaccine. There are millions of people leery about vaccine safety, according to numbers provided by a Harvard School of Public Health study.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Tarrant County Public Health received 500 doses of injectable H1N1 vaccine
Pregnant women, caregivers for children younger than 6 months, and healthcare workers are first in line.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie receives $500,000 donation from local family
The funds benefit the hospital's Advancing Nursing Excellence Program.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
Fort Worth-based American Airlines hosts Passionately Pink for the Cure day on Oct. 16
All American Airlines employees are being encouraged to wear pink and donate $5 or more to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
Hospital emergency rooms in Dallas ban kids younger than 12 from waiting rooms
Only children younger than 12 who are being treated are allowed to visit the ER, because of concerns of spreading swine flu.
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
Dallas-Fort Worth children with life-threatening illnesses granted wishes with a trip to Orlando
The pictures say it all.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Tarrant County receives limited doses of H1N1 nasal spray vaccine
The injectible form of the vaccine has not been received and it is not known when it will be received.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Fort Worth students sent home for incomplete vaccination records
Oct. 1, 2009 was the extended deadline. For those students who don't have proper vaccinations by then, they can't come to school and will be given unexcused absences.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Seasonal flu shots available at all public health centers in Tarrant County
Flu shots are $20 per person, $14 for children 6 months to 3 years old, and must be paid in cash or by using a credit card.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Tarrant County confirms first swine flu death in county
Unfortunately, the child who died on Sunday was found to have the H1N1 influenza virus.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
UPDATE: Tarrant County Public Health investigates death of a school-age child, confirms swine flu
This is the first swine flu-related death in Tarrant County.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Fort Worth student died of unknown causes
Officials cannot confirm how the student died, but the school where the student attended was cleaned thoroughly on Sunday night.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Dallas City Council denies HIV/AIDS funding, opens door to higher infection rate
This writer says the opposing council members have ignored their responsibility to serve the dire needs of their constituencies.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
UPDATED: Fort Worth ISD warns parents about flu
They've prepared two letters that show they're doing everything they can to ward off the swine flu. Both letters are available in English and Spanish, but only one was actually sent home with the children today.
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare
One of 100, but still.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Survey: Irving-based company finds that temporary primary care physicians are in high demand
About 45% of health care facilities need temporary doctors, more than twice the number seeking any other type of doctor or other healthcare professional.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Dallas-based American Heart Association launches video-based CPR training
Wow, listen to this: Think of the song, "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias, if you need to give instant CPR. It has the same rhythm needed to properly give 100 chest compressions per minute.
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
Children’s Medical Center’s donations from Kohl’s reaches $2 million mark
Kohl’s commitment to Children’s is made possible through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids program.
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
Organizing for America Bus Tour in Dallas draws 1,000 supporters, some opponents
The Health Insurance Reform Now Tour Bus has made over a dozen stops since Organizing For America launched their campaign in early June.
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
Collin County Health Care Advisory Board recommends $147,000 for non-profit agreements
Fiscal 2010 will be the first time the county has funded programs with the Samaritan Inn and with Children's Medical Center.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
Dallas County to launch new prescription drug savings program
The Coast2Coast Rx card will be available for residents at most participating pharmacies.
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009
Dallas jury returns $1.9 million verdict against Carrollton-based nutritional supplement provider AdvoCare
Jury finds company engaged in deceptive, unconscionable conduct.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Preparation begins to ward off flu bug in Dallas
Flu = swine flu plus your normal, run-of-the-mill flu. Both are bad, officials say.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas doing layoffs to meet 2010 budget
They're eliminating 200 positions, but some are vacant, so that's only 99 actual layoffs.
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009
Curious creature called zebra mussel may threaten water supply in Collin County
They may be getting into Lavon Lake, which streams drinking water to 65 municipalities.
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009
Methodist Mansfield designated as 2010 Texas Ten Step Hospital
This annual designation is awarded to birthing facilities that provide optimal care to improve breastfeeding outcomes.
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009
Dallas dentist drills down on Cash for Chompers program
Dr. Gary Solomon knows a catchy stimulus program title when he comes up with it.
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009
Electronic cigarette company in Colleyville says e-cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes
Yes, it is strange that we're comparing "which is safer" for two types of cigarettes. So let's be clear, neither are good for you.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
Coppell-based Mannatech expanding to four additional European countries
The firm will offer products in Austria, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden in September 2009.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Dallas-based ACS signs $10 million contract with Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
The hospital is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Methodist Health System receives $290,000 grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The grant has been awarded for ten straight years now.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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