Denton County reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, sixth death
Denton County health officials announced Friday that a sixth person has died from COVID-19 coronavirus.
Nurses gather to pray on rooftops during coronavirus pandemic
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
North Texas doctor turns urgent care clinics into drive-thru COVID-19 testing centers
One North Texas doctor has turned two of his urgent care clinics into testing centers to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lewisville creates call centers to check in on senior residents
The city of Lewisville is taking the extra step of checking on at-risk senior citizens during the outbreak.
‘Mom, it’s OK for you to go’: Nurse helps woman say goodbye to her dying mother via FaceTime
Michelle Bennett's mother Carolann lived a life of service. She spent 38 years working as a nurse, and last week, at the age of 75, she died surrounded by them.
Fort Worth hospital treating COVID-19 patient with coronavirus survivor's plasma
A coronavirus patient at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is being treated with the same life-saving measure that helped during the Ebola outbreak.
COVID-19 cases surge at Denton supported living center
Of the 191 total COVID-19 cases in Denton County, about 70 of them are at a supported living center for people with disabilities.
Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Retired healthcare workers step up to help Dallas County during COVID-19 outbreak
As the COVID-19 coronavirus began showing in Dallas County, Judge Clay Jenkins put out the call for retired healthcare professionals to relist and serve the sick. More than 160 have responded so far.
100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
North Texas teen with no health insurance battles aggressive form of cancer
Cody, 19, was diagnosed approximately six weeks ago with Chondroplastic osteo sarcoma, which is a combination of bone and cartridge cancer. The Weinman’s have already racked up over $329,000 worth of medical bills.
Fort Worth hospital teaming up with North Texas schools to offer physician residency program
Two North Texas universities are trying to solve a growing need for doctors in the Fort Worth metro area.
Texas Gov. Abbott, AG Paxton file brief in support of keeping North Texas baby on life support
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have filed a friend-of-the-court brief in an effort to help keep a North Texas baby on life support at Cook Children’s Medical Center.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
California could be first state to launch its own prescription drug label
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young cancels more than $1M in medical debt for metro Atlanta residents
Atlanta Hawks star point guard, Trae Young, has canceled more than $1 million in medical debt for Atlanta residents who cannot pay.
Children’s Medical Center Dallas to remove train display
Patients and their parents have started a petition in hopes of keeping the trains running.
US court: 'Obamacare' individual mandate invalid, other parts need more review
A federal court found the Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional and that other parts of the law need further review.
House bill lowering prescription drug costs will likely face opposition in Senate
In a nearly straight party-line vote, the House late last week passed legislation that would lower prescription drug costs for senior citizens on Medicare and in some cases others.
Missouri NICU caring for 12 sets of twins at once, breaking hospital record
All of the twins were born approximately five to 14 weeks early, the hospital said.