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Harris County Public Health confronts bias, disparities at Maternal and Child Health conference

Harris County Public Health confronts bias, disparities at Maternal and Child Health conference

The two-day conference, hosted during Black Maternal Health week, gathered over 300 health workers, researchers, advocates and birth workers nationwide.

Avatar photo by Monique Welch April 21, 2025 | 4:00 amApril 23, 2025 | 11:24 am
Where to get vaccinated against measles in Houston as Texas outbreak continues to grow

Where to get vaccinated against measles in Houston as Texas outbreak continues to grow

by Alison Young April 17, 2025 | 6:43 amApril 18, 2025 | 11:08 am
Dozens of Houston ISD schools at risk for outbreaks because of low measles vaccination rates

Dozens of Houston ISD schools at risk for outbreaks because of low measles vaccination rates

by Alison Young April 17, 2025 | 6:14 amApril 18, 2025 | 11:08 am
New home, same care: Former Texas Children’s midwives join Woman’s Hospital of Texas

New home, same care: Former Texas Children’s midwives join Woman’s Hospital of Texas

by Monique Welch April 9, 2025 | 4:00 am
‘Doulas of Discernment’: How a Black midwife is training Houston’s birth community

‘Doulas of Discernment’: How a Black midwife is training Houston’s birth community

by Monique Welch April 3, 2025 | 4:00 amApril 3, 2025 | 9:39 am
Endometriosis ravaged my body and life. Why did it take so long to get a diagnosis?

Endometriosis ravaged my body and life. Why did it take so long to get a diagnosis?

by McKenna Oxenden March 27, 2025 | 4:00 amMarch 27, 2025 | 4:35 pm
Think you have endometriosis? Here is a resource guide for diagnosis, treatment and support

Think you have endometriosis? Here is a resource guide for diagnosis, treatment and support

by McKenna Oxenden March 27, 2025 | 4:00 amMarch 27, 2025 | 4:34 pm
Texas’ first abortion arrests stem from monthlong attorney general investigation

Texas’ first abortion arrests stem from monthlong attorney general investigation

by Eleanor Klibanoff / Texas Tribune March 20, 2025 | 1:34 pmMarch 20, 2025 | 1:34 pm
More than 60K Harris County babies are too young for measles vaccines, worrying parents

More than 60K Harris County babies are too young for measles vaccines, worrying parents

by Maggie Gordon March 20, 2025 | 4:00 amMarch 20, 2025 | 11:50 am
Latinas and maternal health: Panel centers around the well-being of Houston moms

Latinas and maternal health: Panel centers around the well-being of Houston moms

by Danya Pérez March 19, 2025 | 4:00 am
International travel repeatedly brings measles to Houston as virus surges around the world

International travel repeatedly brings measles to Houston as virus surges around the world

by Alison Young March 18, 2025 | 4:00 am
Houston-area midwife arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions

Houston-area midwife arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions

by Eleanor Klibanoff / Texas Tribune March 17, 2025 | 3:15 pmMarch 17, 2025 | 3:15 pm
Suspected measles cases in Houston test negative for virus amid Texas outbreak worries

Suspected measles cases in Houston test negative for virus amid Texas outbreak worries

by Alison Young February 28, 2025 | 6:27 pmMarch 1, 2025 | 4:13 pm
What to know about the Texas measles outbreak as Houston officials warn its potential spread

What to know about the Texas measles outbreak as Houston officials warn its potential spread

by Alison Young February 26, 2025 | 3:06 pmFebruary 26, 2025 | 3:31 pm

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