Insulin price capped at $25 for insured diabetics, but burden of cost for supplies remains

Spectrum Local News Health 9/17 12:16A Stacy Rickard

Texas became the 19th state to sign legislation to lower insulin costs, enacting a co-pay cap at $25 for insured individuals.

Neurolens appoints Pierre Bertrand as CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/16 8:36A Plamedie Ifasso

Neurolens announced Wednesday its appointment of Pierre Bertrand as chief executive officer effective immediately.  Bertrand has more than 20 years of marketing and strategic expertise. In his new role, he will oversee the development and...

Number of Texans hospitalized with COVID-19 under 13,000

Spectrum Local News Health 9/15 4:27A Craig Huber

Moderate improvement seen across the state.

AG Ken Paxton halts Paris ISD’s dress code mask requirement

Spectrum Local News Health 9/15 3:21A Craig Huber

Policy was put in place in August.

'It’s not a scary plant': Behind-the-scenes peek into hemp farming

Spectrum Local News Health 9/14 11:15A Amber Hughes

Pur Isolabs hemp farm is producing CBD products that can have health benefits for Texans.

Nonprofit newsroom works tirelessly to explain abortion ban

Spectrum Local News Health 9/12 5:45P Olivia Levada

The 19th is a women-founded newsroom dedicated to writing about gender, politics and policy.

Seguin ISD superintendent takes to social media to express COVID concerns

Spectrum Local News Health 9/11 2:06P Lauren Kendrick

The rising number of cases is having an impact on the attendance rate.

Microsoft deal could rapidly scale this McKinney startup's growth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/10 6:20A Kevin Cummings

The startup has taken on what it considers its first "institutional" funding in the form of a $500,000 interest-free, five-year loan.

Texas records 23,700 new COVID-19 cases, 408 additional fatalities

Spectrum Local News Health 9/10 4:50A Craig Huber

Comes as President Biden issues new vaccination orders.

Fort Worth ISD mask mandate to take effect Sept. 13

Spectrum Local News Health 9/10 2:55A Craig Huber

Facial coverings to be required at all indoor facilities.

Health Wildcatters accelerator unveils its newest cohort of 10 startups

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/10 1:00A Kevin Cummings

The number of companies in Health Wildcatters’ portfolio is up to nearly 90, with the newest batch of startups joining its health tech-focused accelerator program.  The Dallas-based seed accelerator has unveiled its newest batch of 10 startups...

Dallas organization Bryan's House raising $30K to provide underserved children with life-saving...

Spectrum Local News Health 9/9 10:53A Stacy Rickard

A Dallas organization is in need of funding to continue care for hundreds of medically at-risk children with special needs across North Texas.

Texas reports 25,184 new COVID cases, 286 more fatalities

Spectrum Local News Health 9/9 5:43A Craig Huber

State additionally reported 9,241 new probable cases.

‘See you in court,’ Texas AG Ken Paxton warns school districts with mask mandates

Spectrum Local News Health 9/9 4:14A Craig Huber

Some districts have rescinded mandates amid growing pressure.

Since Texas 'Heartbeat Act,' advocacy groups are overwhelmed with women seeking out-of-state...

Spectrum Local News Health 9/8 5:30P Jamil Donith

The last week has been a stressful one for anyone working in women’s healthcare