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Stronger Houston: Woman who lost more than 100 pounds inspiring others to get ahead of high blood pressure
Read full article: Stronger Houston: Woman who lost more than 100 pounds inspiring others to get ahead of high blood pressureWhile high blood pressure is treatable, Dr. Malone says it’s one of the most common diseases he sees, especially in the emergency department.
Stronger Houston: Houston logging some of nation’s highest HIV diagnoses; health officials hoping for vaccine in near future
Read full article: Stronger Houston: Houston logging some of nation’s highest HIV diagnoses; health officials hoping for vaccine in near futureThe southern part of the U.S. accounts for 51% of new HIV cases each year. This is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some regions throughout the south also lag in providing HIV prevention services and care.
TSU to provide free breast cancer screenings to more than 1,300 minority women
Read full article: TSU to provide free breast cancer screenings to more than 1,300 minority womenThe $1 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, allows TSU to provide free breast cancer screenings and other services to more than 1,300 Black and other ethnic minority women over a three-year period.
Stronger Houston: Tony’s Place helps LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness or unstable housing in Houston area
Read full article: Stronger Houston: Tony’s Place helps LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness or unstable housing in Houston areaThe organization provides everything from food, laundry, showers, access to medical care, education and employment opportunities to LGBTQ youth who may be experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.
Stronger Houston: Non-profit working to reduce food insecurity
Read full article: Stronger Houston: Non-profit working to reduce food insecuritySince the beginning of the pandemic, there’s been a rise in the number of families – who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. A Montgomery County organization is working to help ease the need.
Early Childhood Behavioral Development could impact long-term health; free program to help mothers with children ages 0-3
Read full article: Early Childhood Behavioral Development could impact long-term health; free program to help mothers with children ages 0-3The Episcopal Health Foundation funds early childhood brain development for kids ages 0-3.
Stronger Houston: Program to help Houston’s homeless community sees major success during pandemic
Read full article: Stronger Houston: Program to help Houston’s homeless community sees major success during pandemicThe city of Houston, Harris County and a non-profit have been working amid the pandemic to reduce the number of people who are homeless and in emergency shelters.
St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston opens new Latino Health Center for Spanish speaking patients
Read full article: St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston opens new Latino Health Center for Spanish speaking patientsSt. Joseph Medical Center in downtown Houston aims to accommodate the Latino patient population and cut down on a national problem with non-English speaking patients facing higher rates of hospital readmissions.
Stronger Houston: Educators provides second chance for students in underserved communities
Read full article: Stronger Houston: Educators provides second chance for students in underserved communitiesStudents working for a second chance at getting a high school education are faced with a lot of challenges. Local educators are stepping up to help, addressing more than just their needs in the classroom.