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Texans with ADHD still struggling to get medications after months of drug shortages

Spectrum Local News Health 1/25 11:44P Jamil Donith

Manufacturers of Adderall and generics say supply issues and increased demand are the cause of prolonged delays in drug availability.

New Texas overdose tracker app fills gaps in state data and response

Spectrum Local News Health 1/25 12:30P Jamil Donith

UT Austin’s TxCOPE allows outreach groups and communities who deal with a majority of cases without authorities to report overdoses.

Proposed Breakthrough Therapies Act could make psychedelics more accessible, but experts advise...

Spectrum Local News Health 1/25 12:00A Sam Knef

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is proposing legislation that would expand access to some psychedelic substances for medical purposes.

ScionHealth completes acquisition of Dallas' Cornerstone Healthcare Group

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/24 2:05A Haley Cawthon

The acquisition of Cornerstone Healthcare Group adds about 3,000 employees to ScionHealth's 28-state network.

Athletic trainers are prepared to save lives on the field

Spectrum Local News Health 1/21 3:22P Amber Hughes

Demar Hamlin's cardiac arrest forced the world to reconsider the dangers of football.

Central Texas woman’s selflessness sparks conversation on organ donation

Spectrum Local News Health 1/20 1:40P Dylan Scott

In 2021, 557 people in the state died waiting for a necessary organ.

Citra Urgent Care CEO on the importance of being ‘truly transparent’ in the health care industry

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/19 8:08A David Moreno

Dr. Nick Karr, CEO and founder of Citra Urgent Care, shares why he believes it's important to be 'truly transparent' in the healthcare industry.

Veterans in suicidal crisis eligible for free emergency mental health care

Spectrum Local News Health 1/17 10:38A Cassie Semyon

For the first time, veterans experiencing a suicidal crisis will receive no-cost emergency care at Veterans’ Affairs and non-VA facilities.

Lawmakers recommend against future mask, vaccine mandates

Spectrum Local News Health 1/12 4:18P Charlotte Scott

Both prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Dallas-based Ventra Health appoints Steven Huddleston to CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/11 7:07A DBJ staff

Huddleston will replace Mike O'Boyle following his retirement.

A million Texans are on the brink of losing health care coverage

Spectrum Local News Health 1/9 10:11A Kimberly Reeves

Texans must re-qualify for Medicaid by April 1, or risk losing health care coverage altogether.

Medical City Healthcare appoints new division president, CFO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/9 8:10A DBJ staff

Prior to joining Medical City Healthcare, Harrison served as president and CEO at Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio for four years. Dyer has been part of HCA Healthcare since 2013.

Texas DSHS launches wildlife vaccine program to combat rabies

Spectrum Local News Health 1/6 1:24A Sunny Tsai

Flights begin Jan. 10 from Edinburg.

HCA Healthcare enters into negotiations to buy DFW-based health system

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/5 7:37A Joel Stinnett

The Nashville-based hospital operator has entered into discussions to purchase the not-for-profit Wise Health System in DFW. If an agreement is reached, Wise Health would join HCA’s Medical City Healthcare division.