Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital received national recognition for its heart and stroke care from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. Additionally, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital also received national recognition for its heart resuscitation program. […]
Medical Profiles
ACCESS Harris County, an Innovative Initiative to Launch Following Commissioners Court Approval of IT Contract
Houston – Today the Harris County Commissioners Court executed a contract with IBM to develop enabling technology for its ACCESS (Accessing Coordinated Care and Empowering Self-Sufficiency) Harris County Initiative that focuses on providing coordinated services to vulnerable residents in need […]
Reasons You Need Omega-3 Fatty Acids
We have all heard that health is wealth, but more often than not, they come at the expense of one another. Wouldn’t the perfect option be to build and maintain better lives for ourselves and every other living thing without […]
Five Ways To Safeguard Hearing Health As You Age
As we age, we become more fragile and are at a higher risk of developing various health ailments. Hearing loss is just one of these common age-related ailments. And even though age is not the only factor at play, some […]
Harris Health System Receives Gage Award, America’s Essential Hospitals’ Highest Honor
HOUSTON (June 23, 2022) — Harris Health System has received the 2022 Gage Award for Population Health from America’s Essential Hospitals for its home visit program that helps diabetes patients manage their disease, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic. It marks Harris […]
HCPH Now Administering COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under 5 Years Old
Houston – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children 6 months to 4 years old. This follows the recent emergency use authorization given to both Pfizer and Moderna by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
Even One of the Healthiest Counties Struggles to Manage COVID-19
Los Alamos County, a small New Mexico community, has been better prepared than most communities should a sudden and potentially fatal virus arrive on their doorstep. They spent time in nature, hiking in the neighboring mountainous regions and canyons, reaping […]
Help Keep Your Kids Safe Around Fireworks
By Kara Carter, M.D., Pediatrician, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Katy Independence Day is just around the corner, and celebrating with fireworks is a much-anticipated tradition. The sparkle in the night sky coupled with the music that accompanies most displays is […]
Men’s Health Month: A Time to Take Action
By Calvin Tran, M.D., a Family Medicine Physician, located in Katy with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – West Grand Parkway June is Men’s Health Month – a perfect reminder for men to make wellness a priority. Many men take care of […]
Mothers of Held Angels Donates CuddleCot to Houston Methodist Downtown
Mothers of Held Angels (MOHA) have had a monumental year. Within their first six months of becoming incorporated and a 501(c)3, three moms have led the charge in ensuring that moms in the Greater Houston Area go home with support […]
