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Kirkland Cold & Flu Medicine Recalled for Foreign Material Concerns

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Kirkland Cold & Flu Medicine Recalled for Foreign Material Concerns

Costco has recalled its Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion medicine due to concerns of potential foreign material contamination, affecting select lots sold in Midwest and Southeast locations.

Texas Abortion Laws Strain Women’s Health Care Workforce, Residency Programs

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Texas Abortion Laws Strain Women’s Health Care Workforce, Residency Programs

Texas abortion laws are reshaping the landscape of women’s health care, with significant impacts on the state’s OB-GYN workforce and training programs.

New Urgent Care Center Brings Affordable Healthcare to Conroe

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New Urgent Care Center Brings Affordable Healthcare to Conroe

Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care opens in Conroe, providing affordable and efficient care for non-life-threatening conditions, complete with on-site X-rays, flu vaccines, and seamless integration into the Memorial Hermann care network.

First Local Dengue Case in Texas Highlights Rising Global Concerns

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First Local Dengue Case in Texas Highlights Rising Global Concerns

The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported the first locally acquired case of dengue virus in 2024, marking a concerning rise in infections. The case, identified in Cameron County, follows a global surge in dengue cases, with 106 travel-associated cases, including one death, confirmed statewide.

Texas Faces Triple Increase in Pertussis Cases as Infants Remain Most Vulnerable

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Texas Faces Triple Increase in Pertussis Cases as Infants Remain Most Vulnerable

Texas is grappling with a significant rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases, with numbers tripling in 2024 compared to last year. Health officials warn that infants and young children are most vulnerable, urging vaccination and early detection to combat the highly contagious illness.

Federal Funding Boosts Cancer Screenings and Behavioral Health at Lone Star Family Health Center

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Federal Funding Boosts Cancer Screenings and Behavioral Health at Lone Star Family Health Center

The Lone Star Family Health Center in Montgomery County has been awarded over $1 million in federal grants to expand services focused on cancer screenings and behavioral health care. These grants will help the center provide critical care to underserved and uninsured populations in the community.

Health and Wellness

Kirkland Cold & Flu Medicine Recalled for Foreign Material Concerns

Texas Abortion Laws Strain Women’s Health Care Workforce, Residency Programs

New Urgent Care Center Brings Affordable Healthcare to Conroe

First Local Dengue Case in Texas Highlights Rising Global Concerns

Texas Faces Triple Increase in Pertussis Cases as Infants Remain Most Vulnerable

Federal Funding Boosts Cancer Screenings and Behavioral Health at Lone Star Family Health Center

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