Community Hospital Corporation makes moves within Plano

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/7 10:34A Plamedie Ifasso

The health management firm is expected to move to the new head office this month.

Employers are doing a checkup on their employee dental benefits

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/7 5:44A Jim Molis

With routine checkups and cleanings done less frequently due to the disruptions from the pandemic response, dentists are now seeing more patients than usual with serious problems. And serious problems often come at high costs – for both employees...

Vision and dental benefits could be difference-makers in employee recruitment and retention

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/7 4:53A Jim Molis

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed employee expectations about work in many ways, including their view of benefits. Research by the consulting firm LIMRA shows that employees now place greater importance on benefits and are examining their needs...

Feds fine UTSW $4.5 million for ‘shocking disregard’ of proper opioid controls

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/6 8:04A Bruce Tomaso

The fine, announced Tuesday by the Dallas division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, represents the largest settlement involving allegations of drug diversion at a hospital in Texas, and the second-largest in the...

‘I never expected it’: North Texas college student finds TikTok fame through fitness advice

Spectrum Local News Health 12/4 4:02A Michael Lozano

When Franky Delgado started his weight loss journey he was determined to live a healthier lifestyle.

Irving-based hormone company CEO on advocating for more women’s health research

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/30 2:25A Plamedie Ifasso

Irving-based Biote is a hormone optimization company that offers patients personalized hormone therapy and clinical-grade nutraceuticals.

In shadow of Texas gas drilling sites, health fears escalate

Spectrum Local News Health 11/30 12:21A Associated Press

Drilling sites linked to a variety of health risks.

Dallas-based Pharos Capital makes hospice center add-on acquisition in New Mexico

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/29 6:03A Ron Davis

Pharos' Charter Healthcare Group acquired Silver Linings Hospice Center in Cedar Crest, New Mexico.

Advance Community Fund, City of Dallas partner to bring urgent care clinic to southern Dallas

Spectrum Local News Health 11/24 7:15A Shakari Briggs

Next year, citizens in the Glendale area of Oak Cliff will have access to the Marsalis Avenue Urgent Care Clinic.

CVS, Walgreens and Walmart perpetuated opioid crisis, jury finds

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/23 8:36A Jan Hoffman

A federal jury in Cleveland on Tuesday found that three of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains, CVS Health, Walmart and Walgreens, substantially contributed to the crisis of opioid overdoses and deaths in two Ohio counties, the first time the...

Booster shots become available to adults

Spectrum Local News Health 11/22 12:30P Carlos Garcia

Austinites hope to get booster shot against COVID-19 in time for the holidays.

A smaller dose with extra clarity: COVID vaccine clinics adjust approach to welcome children

Spectrum Local News Health 11/21 2:00P Brian Scott

As they set up for their first weekly clinic with kids under 12, paramedics at MedStar Fort Worth prepared for new challenges.

Texas appeals court rules hospital can’t be forced to administer ivermectin to COVID patient

Spectrum Local News Health 11/19 4:02A Craig Huber

Patient remains in medically induced coma.

Walgreens and VillageMD planning to open 20 locations in Dallas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/18 12:47P Ben Miller

The two companies said they plan to open 20 Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in the city over the next year.

Vaxxinity raises $85 million with its push into the public markets

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/18 11:33A Brian Womack

The company started publicly trading last week.