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Kelsey-Seybold Breaks Ground on New Towne Lake Clinic in Cypress

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is officially expanding its footprint in Northwest Houston with the construction of a new medical clinic in Towne Lake, one of Cypress' fastest-growing master-planned communities. Located at 9831 Towne Lake Parkway, the upcoming 33,000-square-foot, two-story facility will bring adult and pediatric primary care services to the heart of Towne Lake and nearby neighborhoods.

Houston, TX · 12-18

Alvin Sun Advertiser

Chamber holds ribbon cutting for new Memorial Hermann Convenient Care Center

The Northern Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new Memorial Hermann Convenient Care Center in Alvin on Dec. 13. The facility brings primary care, physical therapy and emergency room beds under one roof. For the first in decades, the city of Alvin has hospital beds. The facility is located at the same location where Office Depot used to reside.

Alvin, TX · 12-17

KHOU

How Harris County is monitoring flu, RSV and COVID trends right now

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Public Health has launched a new Respiratory Illness Dashboard, an online tool designed to help community members, schools, and healthcare providers stay informed about respiratory illness activity across Harris County. According to HCPH, respiratory illnesses such as influenza typically begin circulating in October...

Harris County, TX · 12-16

myneighborhoodnews.com

Harris County Launches Respiratory Dashboard to Track Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Activity

With respiratory illness season in full swing, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is rolling out a powerful new tool to keep the community informed and protected: the Respiratory Illness Dashboard. Designed to provide clear, accessible data on flu, RSV, and COVID-19 trends across Harris County, the dashboard is now live and will be updated every Wednesday to reflect the most current information available.

Harris County, TX · 12-15

Community Impact Houston

Proposed hospital expansion could impact parkland

In September, the Harris Health board of trustees unanimously approved the acquisition of a portion of Hermann Park to expand Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. (Jamaal Ellis/Community Impact) Ben Taub Hospital is planning a $410 million expansion in the Texas Medical Center to address increasing demand for...

Houston, TX · 12-15

KHOU

6 Houston-area hospitals named top-performing maternity care options by U.S. News & World Report

HOUSTON — Six Houston-area hospitals were named among the top maternity care providers in the country, ranking the Bayou City in the top 20 U.S. cities with the most high-quality maternity care options. The hospitals U.S. News & World Report evaluated for its "2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care"...

Houston, TX · 12-10

myneighborhoodnews.com

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New Proesis Bio Plasma Donation Center Coming to Katy in 2026: A Lifesaving Opportunity for Local Donors

Katy residents will soon have a new opportunity to give back in a big way. Proesis Bio, a plasma donation service based in Idaho, is bringing its unique donor-focused approach to the Katy community with a brand-new location set to open in spring 2026. Located at 5350 N Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77449 in the Adeel Shopping Center, the upcoming Katy plasma center will serve as a vital link in the production of life-saving therapies—while also offering locals a comfortable, rewarding donation experience.

Katy, TX · 12-09

KIAH

Harris County lifts burn ban after 50 days

Harris County Commissioners Court has lifted the burn ban, but outdoor burning remains largely illegal across Texas.

Harris County, TX · 12-05

Community Impact Houston

Katy’s Christ Clinic expands to meet rising demand for affordable, accessible health care

Christ Clinic staff at the grand opening of the new location at The Katy Gardens. (Courtesy Christ Clinic) A medical clinic with short wait times, no waitlist and low-cost health care can be hard to come by. However, a small clinic in Katy offers it all to low-income and uninsured individuals.

Katy, TX · 12-02

Community Impact Houston

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Memorial Hermann Medical Group opening soon at Bellaire Triangle

A new primary care medical office is opening soon at the Bellaire Triangle. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact) A new doctor's office with the Memorial Hermann Medical Group is opening soon at the Bellaire Triangle shopping center. Primary care specialists, including cardiologists, will be accepting current and new patients at the new...

Houston, TX · 12-01

ABC13 Houston

'I would know if I had a catheter': Man surprised by Medicare charges

13 Investigates spoke with two men who don't know each other, but both spotted thousands of dollars of questionable charges on their Medicare accounts from the same Florida company.

Houston, TX · 11-26

Community Impact Houston

Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center to close doors in Katy

The center offers memory care, respite care and companion living service for seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Willow Fork Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Katy will shutter its doors in December. The special care center offers memory care, respite care and companion living service for seniors...

Katy, TX · 11-25

Community Impact Houston

Fort Bend Care Center nears 90% of fundraising goal for new center with early education wing

Overall, the Fort Bend Care requires $738,500 to complete the center's budget, of which officials said individual donations will be "very important" to fulfilling the matching grant. (Rendering Courtesy Fort Bend Care) Nonprofit Fort Bend Care Center is planning a $5.6 million facility to advance long-term educational investment on the...

Fort Bend County, TX · 11-21

Community Impact Houston

St. Luke’s Health-Sugar Land Hospital launches Virtually Integrated Care program

The Virtually Integrated Care model pairs experienced virtual registered nurses with bedside nurses and patient care assistants through online platforms to improve patient monitoring, streamline workflows and enhance family communication. (Courtesy St. Luke’s Health-Sugar Land Hospital) St. Luke’s Health-Sugar Land Hospital has integrated a new virtual nursing program to...

Sugar Land, TX · 11-14

fox26houston.com

Harris County Jail inmate dies after contracting bacterial meningitis

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting an inmate has died after contracting bacterial meningitis, according to a news release. The release stated a 53-year-old man, who was in Harris County Jail custody, died on Thursday at an area hospital. Officials said the man had been...

Harris County, TX · 11-13

Community Impact Houston

Harris Health to host Precinct 3 town hall meeting on Ben Taub Hospital expansion plans

Harris Health officials will hold public town hall meetings in all four Harris County commissioners precincts to discuss the proposed land acquisition for Ben Taub Hospital within Hermann Park. Pictured, Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis is flanked by Harris Health CEO Esmaeil Porsa during the Nov. 12 town hall. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)

Harris County, TX · 11-13

KHOU

Inmate in critical condition after contracting bacterial meningitis at Harris County Jail

Harris County, TX · 11-13

kttz.org

'We're scared': Texas providers urge state to reconsider Medicaid cuts to medical supply services

Providers warn proposed cuts to Texas' Medicaid reimbursement rates could hurt medical supply companies and the patients that rely on them. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is proposing significant cuts to reimbursement rates for dozens of services provided through Medicaid, like ventilators and wheelchairs. Providers said during a public hearing Monday the cuts could reduce access to services or lead to closures.

Texas · 11-13

KHOU

Plans to expand Ben Taub are moving forward, but not everyone is on board

Houston, TX · 11-13

KHOU