As Harris Health weighs park land seizure, Ben Taub Hospital replacement could take a decade, CEO says
News of a plan to seize nearly 9 acres of Hermann Park for a hospital expansion quickly drew backlash and some concerns late last month from those who oversee the conservancy for the historic park. Officials with Harris Health System, a public healthcare entity of the county, say the seizure is the only feasible way of addressing yearslong infrastructure and crowding issues in the Level 1 trauma center.
Former Houston nurse indicted over false records allegation following patient death
54-year-old Christiana Ogbonnaya allegedly made false claims in the Veterans Administration medical center's computerized patient record system that she checked on the patient several times during her overnight shift before he was found unresponsive.
Houston’s MD Anderson, Texas Children’s Hospital announce collaboration to combat childhood cancer
MD Anderson says the collaborative, set to begin in 2026, will combine the two institutions’ patient populations to “increase pediatric cancer clinical trials.”
Federal prosecutors dismiss criminal charges against former Texas Children’s Hospital doctor
Dr. Ethan Haim, 34, was facing a four-count indictment after prosecutors alleged that he leaked documents to a conservative activist about the hospital's gender-transition services for minors, according to court documents.
CLOSINGS: Houston ISD among those announcing closures ahead of winter storm
School districts across the Houston region along with airports, government offices and medical facilities, already announced closures as the area braces for freezing temps and potentially large amounts of snow.
Donald Glover has canceled the remainder of his U.S. and European Childish Gambino tour after disclosing that he will be having surgery in Houston. Currently, Glover has not disclosed his illness and has asked for privacy.
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Donald Glover, ‘Childish Gambino’ cancels tour ahead of surgery in Houston
Glover said that anyone who had already purchased tickets to the upcoming shows will receive a refund.
Texas Children’s Hospital CEO Mark Wallace to retire on 35th anniversary
Wallace will step down from his position on Oct. 4, the CEO's 35-year anniversary with Texas Children's, the system said in a press release Thursday.
UTHealth defends doctor accused of manipulating liver transplant patients’ information in government database
The medical center said Dr. J. Steve Bynon had admitted to changing patient records.
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