Medical Profiles
UT MD Anderson and Texas Children’s Hospital announce $150 million gift from Kinder Foundation to launch Kinder Children’s Cancer Center
Historic donation unites two renowned institutions under one new world-class center created to end childhood cancer HOUSTON, MAY 14, 2025 ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital today announced a $150 million gift from Kinder Foundation. The transformational gift creates Kinder Children’s […]
Inaugural Community Health Worker CTE Certification Graduation:
This spring, Fort Bend County Health and Human Services, in partnership with Lamar Consolidated High School’s Health Science CTE program, proudly graduated its first-ever cohort of Community Health Workers (CHWs) on Thursday May 8, 2025 — an achievement made possible […]
HHSC Highlights Available Resources During Older Texans Month
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Older Texans Month in May by promoting resources available to help people live well as they age. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation reminding Texans of the responsibility to care for older […]
Texas A&M opens Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center
Cutting-edge facilities to improve Texas, U.S. livestock success May 6, 2025 – by Gabe Saldana Texas A&M AgriLife Research and The Texas A&M University System opened a new state-of-the-art Animal Reproductive Biotechnology Center at Texas A&M-RELLIS campus May 6. The roughly 27,000 square-foot indoor and covered-outdoor biotechnology center in […]
HHSC Shares Health Resources During Second Annual Healthy Texan Week
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is kicking off its second annual Healthy Texan Week May 5-11 by highlighting resources for helping Texans embrace healthy living. “During the second annual Healthy Texan Week, Texans are encouraged to […]
Understanding Gynecomastia: Q&A with the San Antonio Gynecomastia Center
Across Texas, thousands of men are dealing with a condition they rarely talk about. It is not life-threatening, but it can deeply affect a person’s self-image and confidence. That condition is gynecomastia, the benign enlargement of male breast tissue. Though […]
Breathe Easier This May: Tips for Managing Asthma and Allergies
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month HOUSTON – For over 40 years, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It is a time to recognize the impact of asthma […]
Neurologist charged with online solicitation of a minor
A Houston-area neurologist is charged with online solicitation of a minor, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced. Dr. Jason Robert Thonhoff, 43, was arrested Thursday by the constable’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit. “Let this be a warning […]
Top Jobs in the Field of Developmental Disabilities: From Direct Support to Program Coordination
Working with adults with developmental disabilities is more than just a career — it’s a vital and deeply rewarding profession. Every day, professionals in this field make a real difference, helping individuals achieve greater independence, build meaningful relationships, and engage […]
