Health Policy Articles
Health Policy
Highlights of the 2019 TMC Health Policy Institute survey
Consumers and patients weigh in
Events
Migrant status must be part of public health discussions
Public health experts often analyze the world via “public determinants of health,” or the factors that contribute to health risks…
October 13, 2017-
Health Policy
Is It Time to Start Paying Doctors Salaries?
Medical care in the United States is high-tech and high quality. It’s innovative. But it’s also expensive. About a third…
October 3, 2017 -
Health Policy
‘A Rather Peaceful Place’
Inside the Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office
October 3, 2017 -
Health Policy
Reducing the Cost of Health Care
George Masi, president and CEO of Harris Health System, offers solutions
September 6, 2017 -
Health Policy
The Hole in Medicaid’s Safety Net
Some young adults with chronic conditions aren’t covered
August 2, 2017
Social Posts
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Community Invited to “National Salute to Veterans” Week https://t.co/HhS2eHVLFh via @JCPress
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When talking to kids about #cancer, honest, age-appropriate communication is best.MD Anderson social work counselor Shelby Becka shares ways to help children of any age understand a new diagnosis: https://t.co/IQnU1Ehfu8 #endcancer
New program offers Veterans a virtual alternative to traditional health visits https://t.co/cvZPWMhofx via @tmj4
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How proper nutrition, exercise and staying hydrated helped Bob Ruzensky stay healthy during treatment for B-cell #lymphoma. #CancerMoonshot #endcancer https://t.co/ncaih6ftdp
What does the VA's Home Loan Program, Office of Faith and Opportunity, Assistive Technology Program, Vet Centers, AMO, and diabetes programs have in common? They were all featured in 2019 as benefits breakdown episodes on #BtBattle. Click and listen!https://t.co/4bupJoYV2b
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If you are in the market for hearing aids, Dr. Laura Schadt with the Center for Hearing and Balance at Baylor College of Medicine shares some things to keep in mind. https://t.co/fWLu7W4a7I #hearing #audiology
In honor of #WorldBreastPumpingDay, Dr. Nancy Hurst, Director of Women's Support Services at #TexasChildrens Pavilion for Women, shares more on how to decide if breast pumping is right for you: https://t.co/pNTYzwzdno https://t.co/3YaFZ6tWwJ
The acquisition of a rare pamphlet — a 1917 guide to Texas for Jewish immigrants — sheds new light on the state's historic Galveston Movement: https://t.co/D8cxB0Ig2D https://t.co/iNrhIrznPB