Federal cuts hit major North Texas counties, forcing layoffs
Dallas County canceled 50 vaccination events and cut jobs after the DOGE announced cuts to CDC, HHS and FDA, officials said.
Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rise to 470, state health departments say
The Texas health department reported 422 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase from 400 in its previous count ...
As Texas measles outbreak grows, some Republican leaders remain silent on vaccination
Texas' measles outbreak has brought renewed attention to the state's politically chared vaccine debate. Here's how elected ...
Houston Health Department expects $42 million funding loss from Trump administration rollback
Trump administration rollback of pandemic-era funding would cut resources for vaccine promotion and wastewater virus ...
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Tarrant County lays off 63 public health staff due to federal cuts. That number could grow
Tarrant County Public Health has laid off 63 people whose positions were impacted by nationwide cuts to federal grants, ...
Federal funding cuts threaten North Texas county health services, spark layoffs
"I've been working with our department and county administration to ensure we provide whatever resources are available," said ...
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Harris County health officials investigating reported measles case in child with no travel history
The four other measles cases reported in the Houston area this year have been tied to international travel and not the ...
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Federal COVID funding cuts send North Texas health departments scrambling for solutions
Public health departments relied on COVID funding to expand testing, lab and vaccination capabilities. Local health leaders ...
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Texas Children's The Woodlands receives Level IV neonatal care status
Texas Children's The Woodlands officials announced on April 2 the hospital was officially certified as a Level IV Neonatal ...