Delta-8 users scramble after Texas DSHS clarifies this form of THC is actually illegal

Spectrum Local News Health 10/27 4:30P Stacy Rickard

Users assumed that the delta-9 THC isomer, delta-8, was legal under the state and federal laws authorizing hemp farming with less than 0.3% d9 THC.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tests positive for COVID-19

Spectrum Local News Health 10/27 5:23A Sunny Tsai

He reiterated that he is vaccinated and is experiencing mild symptoms.

When health entities act as anchor institutions, they can spur community transformation (Viewpoint)

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/26 12:09P Michael Horne

The current pandemic has already left an indelible mark on the health care industry. From the growth of digital health care to advances in clinical interventions, how health care institutions position themselves in relationship to patients'...

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug PBM unveiled in another push for lower-cost medicine

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/26 9:06A Brian Womack

The new effort by the company backed by the Dallas Mavericks owner is aiming for transparency around drug costs.

Once approved, Texas slated to receive 1.3 million pediatric COVID-19 vaccine doses

Spectrum Local News Health 10/26 3:47A Craig Huber

An FDA panel set to discuss emergency recommendation Tuesday.

Retired pediatrician helps parents with LGBTQ children

Spectrum Local News Health 10/26 1:00A Jose Arredondo

Woman walks away from pediatrician career to assist parents with LGBTQ children as a life coach.

Dallas investor testifies in closely-watched Theranos trial

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/25 3:26P ACBJ staff

As the trial of Elizabeth Holmes' conduct leading her notorious blood testing start-up continues on, one Dallas-based investor testified late last week.  Holmes, former CEO of the company, along with one other former executive, are charged with...

FDA panel meets Tuesday to consider Pfizer vaccine for kids 5-11

Spectrum Local News Health 10/25 9:35A Ryan Chatelain

A panel of advisers to the FDA will consider Tuesday whether the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 should be authorized on an emergency basis.

Capital Senior Living shareholders approve agreement with Conversant Capital

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/25 3:21A Bill Hethcock

A Dallas-based operator of senior living communities has the shareholder votes to approve a plan to raise up to almost $155 million as part of a recapitalization that is opposed by an activist investor.

Researcher hopes new book will help others better understand women's health needs

Spectrum Local News Health 10/21 8:45A Olivia Levada

Texas' recent ban on abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy has stirred a lot of conversation when it comes to women's health.

$47M in financing nailed down for 'The Oaks' mixed-income senior housing community in Dallas

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/21 2:59A Bill Hethcock

Lument real estate finance firm has provided $47.1 million in financing for The Oaks, a mixed-income seniors housing project in Dallas.

Health tech solutions win funding at United Way's new innovation challenge

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/19 12:31P Kevin Cummings

In total, $1 million in prizes was up for grabs.

Texas companies contest with conflicting state, federal vaccine orders

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/14 11:30A Kathryn Hardison

The fight over vaccine mandates is putting businesses in a tough situation. For now, the path forward for employers is very unclear. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Oct. 11 an executive order that bans private employers from mandating vaccines....

Verily, part of Google parent, to open operations hub in DFW, could hire 115 in little more than...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/14 7:58A Brian Womack

Verily expects to hire as many as 115 employees by the end of 2022 -- with the capacity to expand.

Judge bars United from putting unvaccinated workers on leave

Spectrum Local News Health 10/14 12:26A Associated Press

The restraining order expires Oct. 26.