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Dementia cases rise in East Texas as new neuropsychology clinic opens

Dementia cases are rising in East Texas as the population grows and ages, Dr. Andrew Schmitt, UT Tyler’s director neuropsychology, said Monday. Texas ranks third in the nation for Alzheimer’s disease and second in Alzheimer’s deaths. Leaders say dementia places significant emotional and financial strain on families, underscoring the need for timely diagnosis, caregiver support and accessible care.

Tyler, TX · 23d
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Public News Service

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New poll: Healthcare costs forced Texans to skip care in 2025

Leaders at Episcopal Health Foundation hope the results of a recent poll and a new interactive polling website will help improve health outcomes for Texans. For the eighth year, the study showed affordable healthcare continues to be a major barrier to better health for residents in the state. Brian Sasser, chief communications officer for the foundation, said when people cannot afford nutritious foods, they usually also suffer in other areas of their lives. "They may have bill problems, poorer health, higher rates of disability," Sasser outlined. "(The study) found that those who are food insecure are four-and-a-half times more likely to have trouble paying a medical bill. People who were diagnosed with diabetes, a large percentage of those were having trouble affording balanced meals." Six in 10 Texas adults said they skipped or postponed medical or mental health checkups, treatments or dental appointments last year because of increased costs. Results from this year’s poll and results from previous years have been entered into the new Texas Health Tracking Poll website, which includes information on nonmedical factors affecting health, SNAP and food insecurity, and maternal and chronic health issues. Sasser hopes decision makers use the information to improve current systems and

Texas · 24d

The Texas Tribune

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Report: Texas hospitals could offer more financial help before sending patients big bills

Aimee Carlock needed surgery in August 2025 to treat severe pain and bleeding from her uterus. But first, she needed to come up with $5,500. Texas Health Resources, one of the state’s largest nonprofit hospital systems, told her it wouldn’t schedule the procedure unless she paid up front, Carlock said. The self-employed house cleaner didn’t have the money.

Texas · 28d
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KFDM-TV

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DuGood Credit Union spotlights Hope Women’s Resource Clinic in Southeast Texas campaign

SETX — For nearly three decades, Hope Women’s Resource Clinic has provided pregnancy-related medical services and parenting support to families in Southeast Texas, relying on donations and volunteers to keep its work going. Hope Women’s Resource Clinic is a nonprofit, faith-based, pro-life pregnancy center that offers pregnancy testing,...

Texas · 27d
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Texas may cut autism program for hundreds of children

For years, Israel Solis struggled to communicate with the people around him. The 7 year old Houston boy, who has autism and is nonverbal, would bite and scratch himself in frustration when others couldn’t understand what he needed. Then, therapy through a state subsidized program changed everything. Using a picture system he learned from his providers, Israel can now express his wants and needs.

Texas · 10-12

Beaumont Enterprise

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Greg Abbott outlines Texas tax and health care plans at Beaumont visit

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently visited Beaumont to hear from local business leaders and celebrate National Manufacturing Week.

Texas · 10-12

The Garden Magazine

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Houston Father Becomes First in Texas to Hold Premature Baby Skin-to-Skin with Wearable Skincubator

Houston – A local father has made medical history in the state by becoming the first parent in Texas to hold his premature newborn skin-to-skin using a new wearable incubator known as the Skincubator. Hospital officials confirmed the milestone, highlighting a tender moment made possible by the innovative device. The event marks a notable step...

Houston, TX · 29d

KSAT 12

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Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program

For years, 7-year-old Israel Solis couldn’t communicate with the world around him. Born with autism and nonverbal, he would bite and scratch himself in frustration when someone couldn’t understand his needs. Therapy through a state-subsidized program gave him a voice: using a picture system he’s learned from his providers in Houston, he’s now able to convey his desires.

Texas · 10-12

KXAN

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Texas hospital uses 'skincubator' to help premature babies & parents get closer sooner

The 'skincubator' allows parents to connect for skin-to-skin care with their NICU babies.

Texas · 29d

chaindrugreview.com

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Walmart and SCAN launch co-branded Medicare Advantage plans

The plans integrate Walmart’s pharmacy, vision, and broader health and wellness capabilities. LONG BEACH, Calif., and BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart and SCAN Health Plan have launched two co-branded Medicare Advantage plans that combine health coverage with pharmacy, food, over-the-counter, and other wellness benefits for older adults. The SCAN...

Arizona · 10-13

Main Street Dollars

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Texas retired teachers who skipped or dropped TRS-Care can join its Medicare Advantage plan from Oct. 1 through March 31, 2028, as can surviving spouses

Retired Texas teachers who never joined TRS-Care, or who dropped it, can sign up for the system’s Medicare Advantage plan between Oct. 1, 2026 and March 31, 2028. The Teacher Retirement System of Texas, or TRS, opened the limited-time window for retirees who did not enroll when they first could, and it also covers surviving […]

Texas · 10-11

Main Street Dollars

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Texas opened an investigation into UnitedHealth over denied care, including a procedure approval it withdrew that left a patient with a large bill

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over care the insurer is accused of denying Texans. One example in the case is a patient who was told a procedure was approved and then received a large bill after the approval was withdrawn. His office announced the investigation on October 5, […]

Texas · 10-09

News Facts Network

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Texas Autism Program Faces Elimination as More Than 1,000 Children Wait

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austin, TX — Texas health officials are proposing to eliminate the state’s Children’s Autism Program as part of budget reductions ordered for the 2028-29 biennium, alarming families and providers who say access to treatment is already severely limited. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission included eliminating the program in its budget request after Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows directed state agencies to cut spending by 3%. The program provided treatment to 583 children during fiscal 2026, while contractors told the Associated Press that at least 1,000 additional children are waiting for services, sometimes for years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); State officials argue that Medicaid now provides many of the same autism-related benefits, making the separate program less necessary. Advocates dispute that assessment, saying Medicaid coverage does not always translate into actual access to providers, particularly in rural communities. If lawmakers approve the cut, children currently enrolled could continue receiving services through August 2027 before the program ends. Parents and disability advocates say the proposal could leave families with fewer options for therapies such as applied behavior analysis, especially for children who are uninsured, underinsured or unable

Texas · 10-13

fox26houston.com

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Houston father becomes first in Texas to use wearable incubator to hold premature baby

HOUSTON, Texas - A Houston father made history as the first dad in Texas to hold his premature baby skin-to-skin using a new wearable incubator called a "Skincubator," hospital officials said. Dorian Ojemen’s wife, Tiffany, an obstetrician and gynecologist, gave birth to their twins, Silas and Simone, at Children’s Memorial...

Houston, TX · 10-12

theshelbyreport.com

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Walmart, SCAN Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plans With Grocery Benefit

Walmart and SCAN Health Plan have launched two co-branded Medicare Advantage plans, SCAN Walmart Health Advantage (HMO) and SCAN Walmart Medicare Complete Chronic Special Needs Plan, available Jan. 1, 2027, to eligible beneficiaries in six Texas counties and three Arizona counties. The companies said the plans will be available to more than 2 million Medicare enrollees.

Arizona · 10-12

CBS19

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Texas health officials report rise in flu cases as vaccination efforts ramp up

Texas · 10-13

northatlantastar.com

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Dental Hygienist Shortage Exposes Wide Gaps Across the Sun Belt

Thirteen Georgia counties had no actively practicing dental hygienists in 2025. Along the Texas border, the number of hygienists per resident was barely half the rate elsewhere in the state. In Florida, one in five surveyed hygienists expected to stop practicing in the state within five years. The figures reveal...

Georgia · 10-12

KBTX.com

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More people continue getting vaccines to prepare for flu season

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Flu season sees more people getting flu vaccines to help protect themselves from the virus. The Texas Health Department has reported more than 100 RSV cases, more than 2,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 COVID cases since the start of October. Walgreens Senior Technician Atoshee Kishowar said the pharmacy has seen a trend of people getting their flu vaccines early.

Texas · 10-12