DFW Airport getting into the drug business
Airport plans to open two health centers, which will have pharmacies and provide various other medical services.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
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Tarrant County gets a head start on flu season
Is it really flu shot time already?
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Fort Worth ISD students have access to new school-based clinic
I'm sure there is no promise of short lines, but at least students without insurance can get treated for colds and minor injuries.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Denton County flu shot clinic set for Oct. 3 in Lewisville
Flu shots will be available for the general public, but the health department especially encourages those at high risk of complications from the flu to receive a vaccination.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
Coppell-based Mannatech expands into Singapore
Company to begin selling wellness products throughout country in fourth quarter 2008.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
Plano-based Perot Systems awarded five-year contract extension by athenahealth
The two companies have worked together for the last seven years.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth buys former Carnival site
Good to see the building being reoccupied, I suppose, but it’s still a bit of a letdown compared to a grocer or other similar type of business.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
Carrollton opens new Employee Health Clinic
Employees/retirees and the city will experience reduced claims and long-term health care costs.
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008
Private donors to (possibly) pave way for new Parkland Hospital
Two separate high-profile donations will only occur if their contingency requests are met.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
Fort Worth ISD student burned on monkey bars
Metal playground equipment can heat up to 160 degrees on a hot day.
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
Children’s Medical Center appoints new chief of emergency medicine
Dr. Halim Hennes comes to Children’s Medical Center from Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was a professor of pediatrics and the associate director of Emergency Medicine Research Forum.
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008
Dallas-based National Surgical Care acquires surgery centers in Cincinnati and Ardmore, Oklahoma
Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008
Vaccinations are a big whoop in Tarrant County
Pertussis is on the rise, and inoculations are strongly urged.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Frisco nursing home executive Gary Trebert sentenced to six years in federal prison
Trebert skirted $4 million off employee payroll taxes.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Dallas County residents will vote on Parkland funding in November
The measure would generate $747 million in taxes and bonds
If approved, the funds would help build a $1.2 billion new hospital.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Tenet moves its corporate headquarters to downtown Dallas
The new HQ will be at Fountain Place.
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
Physicians for Social Responsibility to remember A-bomb victims Wednesday morning in Dallas
Participants organized by the Dallas Peace Center say ‘never again’ to nuclear weapons.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
South Dallas has 2008’s third mosquito carrying the West Nile virus
Insecticide will be sprayed Thursday in an area southeast of Julius Schepps Freeway (I-45) and South Central Expressway.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Back-to-school means back to the doctor, too, says Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Asthma specialist reminds parents to schedule a doctor’s appointment before the first day of school.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Children’s Medical Center Dallas doctor pooh poohs parents who attempt potty training in just one day
A Children's Medical Center neuropsychologist says train-in-a-day techniques may not be realistic for many families.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
City of Dallas to spray mosquito-killing insecticide on Thursday and Friday nights
Spraying follows the collection of a second mosquito with West Nile Virus.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Dallas may get new Parkland Hospital
At a cost of $1.2 billion, here's hoping they replace the bedpans as well.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
CVS Caremark Trust awards Easter Seals North Texas $30,000 grant to support local autism services
Funds will provide occupational, physical, and speech-language therapies for children who have autism and other special needs and are uninsured, underinsured or Medicaid-lapsed clients.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Texas Oncology-Baylor Charles A. Sammons Center among the first free-standing clinics in U.S. to boast new cancer-fighting technology
Multimillion dollar investment in state-of-the-art radiation technology improves cancer care for patients in Metroplex.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Dallas-based Tenet snags multi-year agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Irving-based Healthvision acquires Medisolution’s Healthcare Products and Services Division
The company hopes to serve over 3,000 customers after the acquisition.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Dallas-based Access Pharmaceuticals to acquire MacroChem Corp.
MacroChem's portfolio includes Pexiganan and EcoNail.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Baylor, Parkland and UT Southwestern make list of “America’s Best” hospitals
Hospitals were considered on mortality rate, or how often they kill people.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare reaches settlement in litigation with HCP
Settlement agreement ends dispute with Hospital Lessor, HCP, Inc.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Dallas-based Tenet sells off two California hospitals for $41 million
The hospitals were sold to a local Californian healthcare company.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Children’s Medical Center Dallas performs first child hypothermia therapy on patient w/brain injury
Children's is one of 12 child trauma centers around the country enrolled in the Cool Kids Trial, which tests the effects of hypothermia therapy on recovery rates.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Dallas mayor joins national effort on HIV testing day
500 free rapid oral tests have been donated to one testing location in Oak Lawn.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Dallas-based Tenet to sell interest in Broadlane
Proceeds will be approximately $155 million.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Tarrant County inmate dies from untreated infection
The Dallas woman was in jail for unpaid parking tickets.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Two-time Superbowl winner Ray Crockett wheels around Dallas for FX series 30 Days
Crockett takes on role of paraplegic -- He's genuinely moved and moving.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine R. Caraway to host Teen Summit Healthcare Career Camp
Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine R. Caraway to host Teen Summit Healthcare Career Camp.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Dallas-based Tenet sells off three more hospitals
All three hospitals are located in California.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Valley Ranch Urgent Care in Irving offering free health screenings on June 14
The new facility will offer an alternative to the Emergency Room for minor emergencies, routine care, and work related injuries.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Planned Parenthood of North Texas opens 29th clinic in McKinney with express services
Agency’s new clinic located in one of nation’s fastest-growing cities
Services include hormonal birth control pills with flexible payment options for those who qualify.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Dallas-based Tenet opens new hospital in El Paso
Sierra Providence East Medical Center opens with 110 beds.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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