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Health Department: No cases of measles in Breckenridge
There have been 90 confirmed cases of measles in the state of Texas since late January, but none of them are in Stephens County, as of Friday, Feb. 21, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. An apparent misunderstanding led to a brief concern that a Breckenridge child...
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Measles outbreak reaches West Texas: 24 cases confirmed, Abilene doctor urges vaccination
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While flu cases continue to spread across the Big Country, another health concern is emerging — measles. Health officials have confirmed 24 cases in Gaines County, about 100 miles west of Snyder in Scurry County. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads primarily through the air but can also transfer […]
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TSTC scholarship to help fill need for registered nurses
The allied health industry is one of the most in-demand fields in today’s Texas workforce, and one area that has a bright outlook is registered nursing. According to the website onetonline.org, Texas employs nearly 221,000 registered nurses but will need nearly 259,000 by 2030. To help fill that employment...
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Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing addresses national nurse shortage
ABILENE, Texas — A leader in the program at Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing said there is a need for nurses. "Right now there is a national shortage of nurses," Chief Nurse Administrator, Dean and professor, Dr. Donalyn Alexander, said. "Even in our local community there are hundreds of nurses that are needed to support the healthcare in this environment."
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Flu, COVID-19 Surge Closes Schools Across Big Country
Eula ISD, as well as schools in Comanche and Early, have temporarily shut down due to widespread illness among students and staff. The closures allow maintenance crews to deep clean classrooms and common areas to help curb the spread of infections. Health experts say Flu A is currently the dominant...
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Coleman Senior Center to operate in new building
COLEMAN, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – After eight months without a physical building due to flooding in May 2024, the Coleman Senior Center board members donated a new building to become the new center and office for Coleman’s Meals on Wheels. When the building flooded, it left many residents without a hub of resources. Tina Rankin, Director of […]
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West Texas VA breaks ground on new outpatient clinic in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Renovation of a current building in southwest Abilene and construction of a new building connected to the first is bringing state-of-the-art health care closer to veterans across the Big Country and Heartland. The West Texas Veteran’s Affairs (VA) is establishing its new community-based outpatient clinic here in Abilene. Local veterans, VA and […]
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Flu and COVID cases surge in Big Country; experts urge caution and preventive measures
ABILENE, Texas — Many people in the Big Country have been testing positive for flu and COVID recently. Family Nurse Practitioner, Elaine Thomas, said they have seen a spike in these cases since the beginning of December. "It’s been very high over the last three weeks, worse than before,"...
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Behind the scenes: West Texas Rehab Center Telethon
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The West Texas Rehab Center Telethon is finally here. The rehab works year-round to serve over 850 patients and treat almost 1,000 different diagnoses. Since its founding in 1953, no patient has been turned away because of the inability to pay. Thanks to funds raised at the telethon, the rehab can […]
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Public invited to new Abilene VA clinic groundbreaking Monday
The West Texas VA is set to break ground on the new Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinic Monday. West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Abilene, Texas. This state-of-the-art facility will expand access to high-quality health...
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Abilene community breaks ground on new veterans health care clinic
The VA West Texas Health Care System and the Abilene community celebrated a new beginning for veterans healthcare in the Big Country. In a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, officials shared the plans for the health care system's newest community-based outpatient clinic. The facility, located at 5602 Health Center Drive, will help expand veterans' access to high-quality primary, specialty and mental health care in the region, Robert Hoff, associate director of VA West Texas Health Care System, said. "Texas has the fastest growing veteran population in the nation, and Abilene is no different," Hoff said. "We're growing along with West Texas....
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Cisco ISD closed due to illness, classes to resume Thursday
CISCO, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – School has been canceled for the Cisco Independent School District until Thursday due to illness. Due to widespread illness, Cisco ISD has announced the closure of all schools on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Classes are set to resume on Thursday, January 23.
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Grand Opening for Senior Life Solutions this Tuesday
COME TO LEARN! - Please join us for an open house and to learn more about our program. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the program facility and ask questions while enjoying light refreshments. ABOUT OUR PROGRAM - We help support the mental health of older adults experiencing depression,...
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West Texas VA to break ground on new Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinic
West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) will host a groundbreaking ceremony at noon Jan. 27 for its new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Abilene. This state-of-the-art facility will expand access to high-quality health care for veterans in the region, furthering our commitment to honor and serve those who have served the nation. It will be at 5602 Health Center Drive in Abilene.