College president: Why nursing education is expanding amid higher-ed headwinds

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/27 3:59A Joshua Mann

Enrollment at higher education institutions across the U.S. might be down, but some more specialized colleges have found that they can still expand their degree offerings.

Aakha Biologics moves from Pegasus Park to new HQ in Frisco

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/24 1:19P

Biolabs Pegasus Park announced this week that Aakha Biologics, an inaugural tenant in the life sciences co-working space, has moved to a permanent headquarters in Frisco, according to a news release. Biolabs launched the 37,000-square-foot Class...

Report: 2 new monkeypox cases identified in Dallas County

Spectrum Local News Health 6/23 3:13A Antoinette Odom

Health officials report two new cases of monkeypox in Dallas County, stemming from international travel.

DMN: Scottish Rite buys 76-acre site in Celina as medical push moves further north

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/22 6:22A

Near the intersection of Dallas Parkway and Punk Carter Parkway, the just-sold property is part of a Celina Station tract west of the 1,100-acre Light Farms community.

Parents eager for their children to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Spectrum Local News Health 6/21 2:47P Stacy Rickard

Parents eager for their children to get COVID-19 vaccine

Some parents hesitant to vaccinate small children

Spectrum Local News Health 6/20 12:38P Lourdes Vazquez

Some parents hesitant to vaccinate small children

Medical City Arlington names Sharn Barbarin as new CEO

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/20 9:54A DBJ staff

Bringing more than 25 years experience in the Medical City Healthcare system, Barbarin will begin her new position as CEO on June 27.

2 cases of monkeypox reported in the Houston area

Spectrum Local News Health 6/20 7:57A Craig Huber

Three cases reported in Texas so far.

Dallas-based Steward Health Care and HCA call off deal for five Utah hospitals after FTC complaint

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/17 8:33A DBJ staff

The Federal Trade Commission said the transaction would cause "in higher prices, less innovation, and lower quality care for patients."

Doctors concerned over abortion laws restricting care for miscarriages

Spectrum Local News Health 6/14 12:17P Lakisha Lemons

"Now we’re in a situation where it challenges our ethics." says Dr. Leah Tatum.

Texas records another 5,069 COVID cases

Spectrum Local News Health 6/13 6:39A Craig Huber

Several Texas counties now at "Medium" COVID risk level.

Texan hopes book helps people understand reproductive health challenges

Spectrum Local News Health 6/12 11:42A Olivia Levada

Stephanie Tavera overcame a number of health challenges.

Investing in human capital: How employers can support the mental health of their workforce

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 6/10 6:37A Plamedie Ifasso

A CVS Health and Morning Consult study found that 74% of employed adults agree that companies should offer access to mental health resources, but only 35% are comfortable discussing mental health with a coworker.

CDC raises COVID threat level to ‘medium’ for Travis and Hays counties

Spectrum Local News Health 6/10 5:57A Sunny Tsai

A total of 1,383 Texans are currently hospitalized with the virus.

Texas health officials report first case of Monkeypox in Dallas County

Spectrum Local News Health 6/7 11:25A Spectrum News Staff

Was identified in a Dallas County resident who recently traveled internationally.