Your Mental Health: College student interventions for suicide prevention

Spectrum Local News Health 12/13 5:30A Nicole Clark, PhD

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 10-35, according to the CDC.

How much do DFW companies spend on CEO security?

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/12 12:54A Sydney Asher

Security policies for company executives have become a major topic of conversation in boardrooms across the country after the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Read more to find out how much North Texas' largest public companies...

NexPoint to start work soon on $4B life sciences campus in Plano

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/5 12:48A Noor Adatia

The concept is to create lab and manufacturing spaces that attract leading researchers in gene and cell therapy, providing facilities and amenities for biotech and pharmaceutical firms at all stages of development. Land and additional properties...

Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks

Spectrum Local News Health 11/26 11:14P Associated Press

Raw Farm LLC, of Fresno, California, voluntarily recalled one lot of “cream top” whole raw milk.

UT Southwestern plans $177M cancer treatment campus in Fort Worth

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/26 4:58A Seth Bodine

UT Southwestern — ranked as one of the top 25 cancer care providers in the nation — has revealed plans for a significant expansion in Fort Worth. Read more about the project, including why leaders of the academic medical center think it's needed...

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Spectrum Local News Health 11/25 11:18P Associated Press

The proposal sets the stage for a potential showdown between the powerful pharmaceutical industry and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Retail, housing, health care projects up for votes

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/25 12:57A Bill Hethcock

A health clinic, retail buildings and a large multifamily project are slated for votes in a couple of DFW cities. Read on for more on these efforts in Dallas and Frisco.

$20M refinancing loan secured to turn hotel into assisted living community

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/20 12:51A Aayush Gupta

The owner of a six-story hotel in Plano has secured a $20.4 million refinancing loan to help convert the building into something new.

UTSA cancels classes, holds ‘Day of Reflection’ after student death

Spectrum Local News Health 11/8 3:02A Katharine Finnerty

UTSA canceled classes Friday for a “Day of Reflection” after a student was found dead Wednesday, “likely by suicide."

DFW public cos. among biggest winners as stocks soar following Trump's victory

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/6 8:45A Holden Wilen

The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 all soared to record highs following former President Donald Trump's election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Here's a look at the publicly headquartered companies in Dallas-Fort Worth that are among the...

College of Health Care Professions opens another DFW location

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/6 8:15A Aayush Gupta

The College of Health Care Professions has opened its third Metroplex campus to help try to meet the rising demand for health care workers.

Texas STAR+PLUS Medicaid program: Learn if you are eligible and how to become a member

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/5 6:00P UnitedHealthcare

As of Sept. 1, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has a new contract for the STAR+PLUS Medicaid program. Given the changes to STAR+PLUS in your area, now may be a good time to review and compare your options. Whether you are a...

Incentives, convention center, new park updates slated for upcoming meetings

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/4 12:46A Bill Hethcock

Check out what's on the agenda for upcoming public meetings in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Dallas City Council members will hear updates on a specific kind of incentives. The next phase of the Fort Worth Convention Center overhaul is in the...

Colorado teen fights kidney failure after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

Spectrum Local News Health 10/30 12:45A Associated Press

Kamberlyn Bowler had to be flown to a hospital in mid-October, where she received dialysis for 10 days in an effort to save her kidneys.

These economic bright spots will reshape Dallas, EDC boss says

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/29 12:25A Plamedie Ifasso

There are a lot of exciting things going on in the local economy. Just ask Dallas EDC CEO Linda McMahon. She pointed to efforts like the RedBird redevelopment, expansion of the convention center and much more. Get her thoughts on these huge...