Texas News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Oct 14, 2024 - Highlights two mobile clinic programs offering a variety of women's health services, including birth control, to rural communities in Texas and Arkansas. Notes that mobile clinics can help improve access to women's health services in rural areas, but are often expensive to operate. Describes funding strategies, community partnerships, legal considerations, and the utilization of community health workers for mobile clinic programs.
Source: KFF Health News
Oct 9, 2024 - Highlights a Texas initiative expanding broadband access in rural areas. Notes the role of broadband in for healthcare, workforce, and education needs. Discusses funding and infrastructure challenges.
Source: KERA News
Oct 7, 2024 - Highlights the work of the South Texas VA in offering telehealth for palliative and Long COVID care and their recent designation as a Nationally Designated Telehealth Hub. Discusses the challenges in access to care for veterans in rural areas.
Source: VA News
Oct 1, 2024 - Discusses a new partnership of 45 rural hospitals and 50 clinics in Texas with a health information exchange for better data exchange and interoperability. Notes the expected impact of the partnership includes sustainability and better healthcare quality.
Source: Health Leaders Media
Sep 4, 2024 - Highlights the opening of a telehealth hub at a public library in Sundown, Texas. Provides overview of amenities, including a computer and webcam, blood pressure machine, scales, and oximeters. Notes the importance of regular blood pressure checks, especially in an area with high rates of hypertension.
Source: KCBD
Last Updated: 10/14/2024