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Texas Children’s Hospital’s longtime CEO Mark A. Wallace set to retire on 35th anniversary
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital’s longtime CEO Mark A. Wallace set to retire on 35th anniversaryMark A. Wallace, CEO of Texas Children’s Hospital, will retire on October 4, marking his 35th anniversary with the institution.
Car seat safety: How to make sure your car seat is correctly installed
Read full article: Car seat safety: How to make sure your car seat is correctly installedProperly using a car seat is the best way parents can prevent car-related injuries in their young children. Texas Children's Hospital joins KPRC 2 News Today at 10 to share how to properly install a car seat.
Children at Texas Children’s Hospital placed on waitlist for speech therapist following layoffs
Read full article: Children at Texas Children’s Hospital placed on waitlist for speech therapist following layoffsSince Texas Children’s Hospital announced it laid off 5% of its workforce, KPRC 2 has learned several of those employees include therapists.
Former Texas Children’s employees voice concerns about mass layoff
Read full article: Former Texas Children’s employees voice concerns about mass layoffSince Texas Children’s Hospital announced its decision to cut 5 percent of its work force, several employees reached out to KPRC 2, saying they were among the roughly 1,000 who were cut.
Physician assistant offered job at Texas Children’s Hospital, was told there was a hiring freeze after relocating
Read full article: Physician assistant offered job at Texas Children’s Hospital, was told there was a hiring freeze after relocatingImagine getting your dream job and then moving across the country, only to be told that the job is no longer there. That's why one woman from California is taking legal action.
Olympians use Houston-area lab to make marginal gains and go for the gold
Read full article: Olympians use Houston-area lab to make marginal gains and go for the goldDr. Jeff Shilt is an orthopedic surgeon at Texas Children’s Hospital in The Woodlands and a sports medicine liaison for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. He oversees the Human Performance and Motion Analysis lab in The Woodlands, which has helped improve the performance of four Olympians and several Paralympians.
Ask Amy: Facility Fees added to Houstonians’ medical bills
Read full article: Ask Amy: Facility Fees added to Houstonians’ medical billsWe know a lot of you are paying more for your medical bills with added ‘facility fees’. Some seeing hundreds of dollars in charges above your co-pay. Investigator Amy Davis has heard from a lot of you about these fees after the KPRC 2 Investigation earlier this month. In this week’s Ask Amy episode, Amy talked to experts about these fees and what you can do about it.
7-year-old hospitalized after gaining access to handgun, shooting himself in N. Harris County
Read full article: 7-year-old hospitalized after gaining access to handgun, shooting himself in N. Harris CountyThe Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said it happened in the 21200 block of Shadow River Lane in north Harris County.
‘It’s absolutely outrageous’: Houston resident charged surprise $400 ‘facility fee’ after doctor visit
Read full article: ‘It’s absolutely outrageous’: Houston resident charged surprise $400 ‘facility fee’ after doctor visitUnexpected, unexplained fees are driving up the cost of doctor visits for families across Houston. We are talking hundreds of dollars in charges above your co-pay. They’re called “facility fees,” and patients are told days or weeks after their appointments they have to pay up. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis is looking into these facility fees and getting answers for people who are worried about their own bills.
Houston Lakewood Church shooting suspect endangered family several times, woman’s ex-mother-in-law says
Read full article: Houston Lakewood Church shooting suspect endangered family several times, woman’s ex-mother-in-law saysThe paternal grandmother of the 7-year-old child injured in the Lakewood Church shooting spoke to KPRC 2′s Corley Peel on Tuesday and shared more about the shooting suspect’s reported mental health issues.
Records reveal Lakewood Church shooter ‘physically attacked’ ex-husband, possible connection with megachurch
Read full article: Records reveal Lakewood Church shooter ‘physically attacked’ ex-husband, possible connection with megachurchFor the first time since the shooting at Lakewood Church on Sunday, the paternal grandmother of the 7-year-old boy fighting for his life at the hospital, is speaking out.
Baking with a purpose: How Common Bond’s King Cakes are helping to fight pediatric cancer
Read full article: Baking with a purpose: How Common Bond’s King Cakes are helping to fight pediatric cancerCommon Bond has once again partnered with Sky High for Kids and Texas Children's Hospital to bring smiles to the faces of young warriors battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Immunotherapy research is showing promising results in childhood cancer. Here’s how.
Read full article: Immunotherapy research is showing promising results in childhood cancer. Here’s how.While nearly 80% of children with cancer in the U.S. will be cured, many face lifelong quality-of-life challenges or medical complications that come as a result of their treatment.
Car seat safety: How to make sure your car seat is correctly installed
Read full article: Car seat safety: How to make sure your car seat is correctly installedProperly using a car seat is the best way parents can prevent car-related injuries in their young children. Texas Children's Hospital joins KPRC 2 News Today at 10 to share how to properly install a car seat.
Texas volunteers reflect on HeartGift medical mission trip to Bolivia to heal children’s hearts
Read full article: Texas volunteers reflect on HeartGift medical mission trip to Bolivia to heal children’s heartsAn all-volunteer medical mission team, made up of 30 people, traveled over 4,000 miles to Bolivia to save children with congenital heart defects. Two of those volunteers shared their experience on KPRC 2 News Today at 10.
Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month: Why one family moved to Houston to treat daughter’s histiocytosis
Read full article: Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month: Why one family moved to Houston to treat daughter’s histiocytosisLangerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease of white blood cells in which an overabundance of abnormal dendritic cells causes damage to the skin, bone, and other organs, according to Texas Children’s Hospital.
What’s Going Around? COVID and strep throat hitting kids headed back to school
Read full article: What’s Going Around? COVID and strep throat hitting kids headed back to schoolAt Texas Children’s Hospital, doctors said there are currently hospitalized babies with RSV and COVID.While CVS MinuteClinic practitioners say the main viruses driving patients into their clinics are COVID and strep throat.
Police searching for person of interest in fatal shooting of 5-year-old on apartment balcony in SW Houston
Read full article: Police searching for person of interest in fatal shooting of 5-year-old on apartment balcony in SW HoustonHouston police are seeking a person of interest in the fatal shooting of a five-year-old boy in southwest Houston.
Second woman arrested in fatal shooting of 5-year-old boy who was hit by stray bullet on balcony in SW Houston
Read full article: Second woman arrested in fatal shooting of 5-year-old boy who was hit by stray bullet on balcony in SW HoustonA second woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 5-year-old boy in southwest Houston in 2020, the Houston Police Department said.
Investigation underway in drowning of 2-year-old boy in northwest Houston
Read full article: Investigation underway in drowning of 2-year-old boy in northwest HoustonAn investigation has been launched into the drowning of a 2-year-old child on Saturday in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Going home: Conjoined twins released from Texas Children’s Hospital after successfully separated in complex surgery
Read full article: Going home: Conjoined twins released from Texas Children’s Hospital after successfully separated in complex surgeryA pair of conjoined twins is going home after safely being separated during a complex surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston in June.
Texas attorney general investigating second children’s hospital for transition-related care
Read full article: Texas attorney general investigating second children’s hospital for transition-related careThe Legislature recently passed a bill that would bar minors from receiving this medical care, but it has not yet been signed or gone into effect.
Department of Labor says Texas Children’s Hospital failed to protect employees after security guard assaulted by patient
Read full article: Department of Labor says Texas Children’s Hospital failed to protect employees after security guard assaulted by patientTexas Children’s Hospital is in the hot seat and may face a hefty penalty after the U.S. Department of Labor said it failed to protect employees from patients.
Houston parents charged in 2022 death of 5-month-old who was found with several injuries, including broken bones
Read full article: Houston parents charged in 2022 death of 5-month-old who was found with several injuries, including broken bonesA father and mother were arrested on Monday in connection to the 2022 death of their 5-month-old baby in southeast Houston.
PHOTOS: Santa’s ‘elves’ visits Texas Children’s Hospital to deliver toys to patients from wish lists
Read full article: PHOTOS: Santa’s ‘elves’ visits Texas Children’s Hospital to deliver toys to patients from wish listsPatients at the Texas Children’s Hospital were surprised after receiving gifts from wish lists to Santa’s “elves” ahead of Christmas Day.
‘Only God knows why’: Family identifies woman killed in murder-suicide outside Texas Children’s Hospital in west Harris County
Read full article: ‘Only God knows why’: Family identifies woman killed in murder-suicide outside Texas Children’s Hospital in west Harris CountyFamily members have released the identity of the woman who was shot and killed in a murder-suicide Sunday afternoon outside a children’s hospital in west Harris County.
Child found unharmed after mother killed in murder-suicide outside Texas Children’s Hospital-west campus, HPD says
Read full article: Child found unharmed after mother killed in murder-suicide outside Texas Children’s Hospital-west campus, HPD saysA woman has died after being shot by a suspect who then turned gun on himself in the parking lot of Texas Children’s Hospital in west Harris County, according to the Houston Police Department.
‘My baby is fighting for his life’: Here’s what parents need to know about RSV as cases continue to rise nationwide
Read full article: ‘My baby is fighting for his life’: Here’s what parents need to know about RSV as cases continue to rise nationwideInside the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Texas Children’s Hospital, the sounds of infants coughing can be heard down the hallways.
Texas Children’s Hospital specialized clinic helps prevent childhood cancer
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital specialized clinic helps prevent childhood cancerThe Childhood Cancer Prevention and Screening Clinic, the first of its type in the country, screens and follows children who are at an elevated risk for developing childhood cancer.
PHOTOS: Therapy dogs visit pediatric cancer patients at Texas Children’s to brighten their day
Read full article: PHOTOS: Therapy dogs visit pediatric cancer patients at Texas Children’s to brighten their dayIn honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, therapy dogs visited children with cancer at Texas Children’s Hospital’s Cancer and Hematology Center.
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month! KPRC 2 going gold in fight to end pediatric cancer
Read full article: September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month! KPRC 2 going gold in fight to end pediatric cancerSeptember is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and KPRC 2 is going gold to bring awareness in our Fight 2 End Pediatric Cancer campaign along with our partners at Texas Children's Hospital.
Judge Lina Hidalgo announces Harris County Public Health will start distributing vaccine for kids under 5
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo announces Harris County Public Health will start distributing vaccine for kids under 5Judge Hidalgo provided an update Thursday on Harris County’s distribution of the recent FDA-authorized pediatric vaccines with Texas Children’s Hospital and Harris County Public Health Department.
‘We’ve been waiting for this for a long time’: 1st Houston area babies, toddlers receive COVID shots
Read full article: ‘We’ve been waiting for this for a long time’: 1st Houston area babies, toddlers receive COVID shotsOn Tuesday morning, Texas Children’s Hospital became the first location in Houston to begin vaccinating toddlers and babies as young as six months old.
Texas Children’s Hospital begins administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 6 months to 5 years Tuesday
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital begins administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 6 months to 5 years TuesdayTexas Children’s Hospital began administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 6 months to 5 years old Tuesday morning.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Parents suing doctor, hospital after 4-year-old given partial vasectomy
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Parents suing doctor, hospital after 4-year-old given partial vasectomyTry to imagine how you would feel if your 4-year-old son went to the hospital for laparoscopic surgery to solve a hernia problem and instead wound up getting what amounts to a partial vasectomy.
Texas Children’s Hospital begins administering Pfizer vaccine booster to children ages 5-11 Friday
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital begins administering Pfizer vaccine booster to children ages 5-11 FridayTexas Children’s Hospital and all Texas Children’s Pediatrics practices will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster Friday to children ages 5 to 11, a news release said.
A day in the life of Texas Children’s Hospital medical professionals
Read full article: A day in the life of Texas Children’s Hospital medical professionalsDoctors and nurses are heroes and walking a day in their shoes is no easy feat. Houston Life Reporter Joe Sam got a glimpse of what a typical day looks like for medical professionals working in the ER at Texas Children's Hospital.
‘Reckless and senseless’: 12-year-old boy shot while sleeping in northwest Harris County apartment, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Reckless and senseless’: 12-year-old boy shot while sleeping in northwest Harris County apartment, deputies sayA 12-year-old boy was shot while sleeping on the couch inside an apartment located across the street from a club in northwest Harris County Thursday, deputies said.
PHOTOS: Texas Children’s Hospital’s 1st therapy dog, handler retire after more than 12,000 interventions
Read full article: PHOTOS: Texas Children’s Hospital’s 1st therapy dog, handler retire after more than 12,000 interventionsSarah Herbek says Elsa’s retirement plan will consist of sleeping in, spending time on the couch eating lots of treats (NO MORE DIET FOOD!!), and lots of time outside.
Houston’s major health institutions forming study to determine how to prevent children from having ongoing seizures
Read full article: Houston’s major health institutions forming study to determine how to prevent children from having ongoing seizuresTo study the best way to administer the seizure medication, midazolam, so that fewer children arrive at emergency departments with an ongoing seizure: Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, the Houston Fire Department Emergency Services, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, and UT Health are forming a study called PediDOSE to determine the best way to stop them.
70 kids hospitalized with COVID at Texas Children’s Hospital as surge continues
Read full article: 70 kids hospitalized with COVID at Texas Children’s Hospital as surge continuesTexas Children’s Hospital said it plans to share updates regarding children, COVID-19 and the omicron variant during a news conference Monday in Houston.
Surprise deliveries: Texas Children’s Hospital delivers special Christmas gifts to patients
Read full article: Surprise deliveries: Texas Children’s Hospital delivers special Christmas gifts to patientsIt's never fun to have to be a patient at a hospital, but Texas Children's Hospital did their part this week to bring that holiday cheer to their patients' faces.
‘Pawsitively’ adorable! Dogs in PJs visit patients at Texas Children’s Hospital
Read full article: ‘Pawsitively’ adorable! Dogs in PJs visit patients at Texas Children’s HospitalIt wasn’t Donner, Blitzen or Rudolph but Elsa, Pinto, Pluto and Bailey that recently descended upon Texas Children’s Hospital to help patients get into the holiday spirit.
Texas Children’s Hospital hosting free citywide COVID-19 vaccination clinic
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital hosting free citywide COVID-19 vaccination clinicMayor Turner is expected to announce an upcoming citywide vaccination effort during a news conference Monday at Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion for Women.
11-year-old hit by car is now home recovering, just in time for the holidays
Read full article: 11-year-old hit by car is now home recovering, just in time for the holidaysA family is very grateful to have their 11-year-old home from the hospital after she was hit by an SUV while on her way to catch the bus.
Texas Children’s Hospital receives first COVID-19 vaccine shipment for kids, readies itself for vaccinations as early as Thursday morning
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital receives first COVID-19 vaccine shipment for kids, readies itself for vaccinations as early as Thursday morningTexas Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it has received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years old.
WATCH LIVE: Mayor Sylvester Turner visits family COVID-19 vaccine clinic at GRB
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Mayor Sylvester Turner visits family COVID-19 vaccine clinic at GRBTexas Children's Hospital has opened appointments for children ages 5 and up to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine beginning Saturday, Nov. 6, pending emergency use authorization and final sign-offs from the FDA, CDC and State next week.
Balloon release will be held Saturday for 6-year-old girl hit, killed by truck after getting off school bus
Read full article: Balloon release will be held Saturday for 6-year-old girl hit, killed by truck after getting off school busA balloon release will be held Saturday for six-year-old Kaliyah Harris, who was struck by a truck and killed Wednesday moments after getting off a school bus in northwest Houston.
‘Thank you for your prayers’: Mother says 3-year-old Christopher’s return is a miracle
Read full article: ‘Thank you for your prayers’: Mother says 3-year-old Christopher’s return is a miracleThree-year-old Christopher Ramirez was released from the hospital and returned to his Grimes County home Monday.
“Do I or don't I?” Some Texas hospitals grapple with new mandatory vaccine rule
Read full article: “Do I or don't I?” Some Texas hospitals grapple with new mandatory vaccine ruleStuck between Biden's and Abbott’s competing vaccine rules for employees, public hospitals consider their next move even as most private systems already require vaccination for employees.
3 of New Orleans ‘sickest’ pediatric patients flown to Texas Children’s Hospital in wake of Ida
Read full article: 3 of New Orleans ‘sickest’ pediatric patients flown to Texas Children’s Hospital in wake of IdaTexas Children’s Hospital said they’re accepting some pediatric patients from New Orleans since one of the children’s hospitals there has no power.
LIST: Here’s where you can take kids for COVID testing in Harris County
Read full article: LIST: Here’s where you can take kids for COVID testing in Harris CountyDr. Brent Kaziny said most kids still have mild symptoms and will recover, but testing can be beneficial to look for delayed complications of COVID such as MIS-C.
Father accused of shaking his 7-month-old baby girl to death faces murder charge, records show
Read full article: Father accused of shaking his 7-month-old baby girl to death faces murder charge, records showA man accused of shaking his 7-month-old baby to death in January is now charged with murder.
Man killed, 5-year-old boy critically injured after car slams into 18-wheeler in Montgomery County, deputies say
Read full article: Man killed, 5-year-old boy critically injured after car slams into 18-wheeler in Montgomery County, deputies sayA man is dead and a 5-year-old boy is in critical condition after the car they were in slammed into the back of an 18-wheeler in Montgomery County Wednesday, deputies said.
17-year-old fighting for his life after being shocked by 33000-volt powerline while hanging business banner
Read full article: 17-year-old fighting for his life after being shocked by 33000-volt powerline while hanging business bannerA teen is fighting for his life after he was severely shocked while trying to hang a business banner in Montgomery County.
Woman charged in connection to 2020 deadly shooting of 5-year-old boy, police say
Read full article: Woman charged in connection to 2020 deadly shooting of 5-year-old boy, police sayA woman is still on the run after being charged in the fatal shooting of a 5-year-old boy who was struck by a bullet while standing on the balcony of his west Houston home, according to Houston police.
Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys names new sandwich after Houston’s Dr. Peter Hotez
Read full article: Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys names new sandwich after Houston’s Dr. Peter HotezDr. Peter Hotez takes part in Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys ‘H-Town Originals’ initiative, crafting his own sandwich to help raise funds to support vaccine development at Texas Children’s Hospital. In collaboration with Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys, Houston’s Dr. Peter Hotez has created the next ‘H-Town Originals’ sandwich to raise funds to support vaccine development at Texas Children’s Hospital. Antone’s ‘H-Town Originals’ initiative invites local celebrities and chefs to create their own sandwiches to be sold at the restaurant, which will raise proceeds for particular causes and organizations. AdAntone’s will be donating 50% of the proceeds earned from its ‘H-Town Originals’ sandwich with Hotez to support the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital. His work has been and will continue to be life-changing for millions,” CEO of Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys, Craig Lieberman said.
Texas Children’s Hospital begins vaccinating teens with chronic, underlying health conditions
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital begins vaccinating teens with chronic, underlying health conditionsHOUSTON – A major effort is underway by Texas Children’s Hospital to vaccinate young teens and adolescents with chronic and underlying health conditions. It may require advanced critical care,” said Dr. Jim Versalovic, the Interim Pediatrician in Chief at Texas Children’s Hospital. Hospital leaders with Texas Children’s said they have already identified more than 85,000 patients who would be eligible through their equitable allocation framework and under the State’s 1B plan which includes those 16 and older with chronic and underlying health conditions. AdAs the country’s largest pediatric health care system, leaders with Texas Children’s said it is more important than ever to get the message out. So far, more than 5,500 patients who were eligible have already been vaccinated at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Houston Texans, Texas Children’s Hospital select 4 local healthcare heroes to attend Super Bowl LV
Read full article: Houston Texans, Texas Children’s Hospital select 4 local healthcare heroes to attend Super Bowl LVHOUSTON – The Houston Texans and Texas Children’s Hospital announced that they have selected four local healthcare workers to attend the Super Bowl LV as their guest in Tampa Bay on Sunday. The healthcare heroes were selected based on their “unwavering commitment to their community throughout the coronavirus pandemic,” according to a release. The four workers, among other selected care workers who’ve been invited by NFL clubs, will participate in several Super Bowl LV activities at Raymond James Stadium. Those chosen to attend Super Bowl LV in celebration of their dedication include Kaitlin Hernandez, a respiratory therapist, Bhumi Patel, a registered nurse, Matthew Rivera, a registered nurse, and Dr. Matthew Pesek, a medical director for the pediatric intensive care unit at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. AdThe invitation will include a roundtrip flight on United Airlines, a two-night hotel accommodation, a Texans travel kit and Super Bowl LV Draft Experience, Gameday Tailgate and a ticket to the game.
As COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Texas’ hard-hit border areas, experts warn vaccinated people could still spread virus
Read full article: As COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Texas’ hard-hit border areas, experts warn vaccinated people could still spread virusSome 15,600 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine arrived at hospitals on Tuesday in El Paso and Edinburg, and more will land in Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville and El Paso later this week. El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said he’s concerned about community spread continuing as the vaccine begins to be administered. The pandemic has disproportionately affected El Paso and Hidalgo counties compared to areas of similar or larger sizes in Texas. As of Wednesday, there had been more than 91,000 cases recorded in El Paso County, the fourth-highest total in the state. This is an exciting time,” said Mielke, the University Medical Center of El Paso spokesperson.
Houston hospitals ready and waiting to receive Pfizer vaccine
Read full article: Houston hospitals ready and waiting to receive Pfizer vaccineHOUSTON – Houston Methodist Hospital, UTMB in Galveston, Ben Taub, Memorial Herman, and Texas Children’s Hospital all say they plan to begin vaccinations next week. “Our personnel are ready to accept vaccines as early as this weekend, should it arrive, but we probably anticipate it arriving on Monday or Tuesday,” said Roberta Schwartz, executive VP of Houston Methodist. Memorial Hermann said with two effective vaccines likely coming to their doorstep, they’ll eventually be able to vaccinate every employee. Key dates:- Dec. 14 is when the state says they could begin rolling out the Pfizer vaccine to hospitals. AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson are two other companies that could be following close behind them but they have yet to apply for EUA.
These Houston-area hospitals are set to receive the coronavirus vaccine first
Read full article: These Houston-area hospitals are set to receive the coronavirus vaccine firstThe Houston-area’s first batch of the coronavirus vaccine will include 59,475 doses of the inoculation, state health authorities announced last week. Greg Abbott said that the state would receive its first allotment of the vaccine — approximately 1.4 million doses from the drug makers Pfizer and Moderna — beginning in mid-December, pending federal approval. 21 hospitals in Harris County, four in Montgomery County, one in Galveston County and one in Fort Bend County were selected to receive the vaccine. “I intend to take the vaccine and I intend to get vaccinated in a very public way. Here’s a list of the local hospitals set to receive the state’s first allocation of the vaccine.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Oct. 14
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Oct. 14Here are things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 14:1. ‘They’re threatening to kill me and my kids:’ Houston woman seen kicking dog in viral video tells her side of storyThe Houston woman seen in a viral video kicking and punching a yelping dog said the dog, which is not hers, had just attacked her 5-year-old son. Harris County sets record for turnout on first day of early votingVoters in Harris County shattered records for turnout Tuesday on the first day of early voting. The record for highest day turnout during early voting was broken after 4 p.m. when the number passed the 100,000 mark. The previous record of 100,005 was set in 2016 on the last day of early voting.
Man, 25, sentenced to 60 years in prison for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl in Tomball
Read full article: Man, 25, sentenced to 60 years in prison for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl in TomballTOMBALL, Texas – A 25-year-old man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Tomball on Jan. 21, 2018, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Glenis Dionicio Cordova-Lopez, also known as Fernando Lopez, was sentenced Monday for aggravated assault of a child. “I want to thank the first Harris County jury since COVID began for showing up, listening to the testimony, reviewing all the evidence, and finding a sexual predator guilty,” Ogg said. “I am glad his victim knows that she was believed and that he will serve a long prison sentence for his crimes against her. The girl reported the assault to family members and was taken to Texas Children’s Hospital where she was examined, according to prosecutors.
Court rules in favor of Texas Children’s Hospital in Baby Nick case, final decision to be made Monday
Read full article: Court rules in favor of Texas Children’s Hospital in Baby Nick case, final decision to be made MondayThe 14th court of appeals denied the family’s motion, saying there was not enough evidence to rule in favor of baby Nick, the attorney said Friday afternoon. According to the court of appeals, three judges found “no error” in the initial decision that Judge Roth made on Oct. 2 and rules in favor of Texas Children’s Hospital Friday evening. He said, currently, baby Nick is not being given the nutrients he needs to help his heart continue beating. Baby Nick was rushed to the hospital on September 24 after he was found unresponsive in a bathtub. A doctor with Texas Children’s Hospital said that Nick’s brain is not working and that his lungs and kidneys are not functioning.
Appeals court rules in favor of Baby Nick’s family to keep him on life support longer
Read full article: Appeals court rules in favor of Baby Nick’s family to keep him on life support longerHOUSTON – An appeals court ruled Monday in favor of Baby Nick Torres' family, allowing the family to keep him on life support for longer. Baby Nick was rushed to the hospital on September 24 after he was found unresponsive in a bathtub. A judge gave Nick’s parents and lawyer, Kevin Acevedo, until 6 p.m. Monday for the court of appeals to review the case and the motion. At 3 p.m. Monday, Acevedo held a press conference and said after they filed emergency appeals, they had not yet heard from the appeals court. Watch his full press conference below:WATCH LIVE: Attorney speaks after Baby Nick's family files an emergency appeal Monday to keep him alive.
Bill O’Brien fired by Texans: “We didn’t do enough to get it done”
Read full article: Bill O’Brien fired by Texans: “We didn’t do enough to get it done”HOUSTON – The Bill O’Brien era is officially over in Houston. McNair didn’t feel a turnaround would occur unless he gave O’Brien, the teams General Manager since January, his walking papers which he did on an afternoon phone call to O’Brien. Associate Head Coach Romeo Crennel was tabbed by McNair as the Texans Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the season. Here are some of the top quotes from the now former Texans GM and Head Coach. I will leave here with very fond memories of the Houston Texans organization.
Texas family drives 2 hours, supports from parking lot while 16-year-old battles COVID-19 at Texas Children’s Hospital
Read full article: Texas family drives 2 hours, supports from parking lot while 16-year-old battles COVID-19 at Texas Children’s HospitalHOUSTON – One Texas family is not giving up on seeing their loved one at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. This health battle has been tough for the Swearingen family. One Texas family is not giving up on seeing their loved one at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. At Texas Children’s our highest priority is the health and safety of those we serve. We need our families' assistance and support in protecting our patients, families and caregivers by following our visitation restrictions.
Texas Children Hospital notifies patients of data security incident
Read full article: Texas Children Hospital notifies patients of data security incidentHOUSTON – Texas Children’s Hospital is notifying its patients of a data security incident involving one of its vendors, the hospital announced in a release Monday. Blackbaud said it has no reason to believe the attackers have another copy of the hospital’s database or released the data publicly. As soon as Texas Children’s Hospital was notified, they mailed its patients who were affected by the security incident. Texas Children’s investigation determined that certain free text fields in the database may have contained certain patients' names, dates of birth, department(s) of service, treating physician, and/or limited clinical information. Importantly, no patients' Social Security Numbers or financial records were involved in this incident," according to a release by the hospital.
New study warns of possible link of pregnant women spreading COVID-19 to newborns
Read full article: New study warns of possible link of pregnant women spreading COVID-19 to newbornsHOUSTON A new study suggests expecting moms can possibly pass the coronavirus to their unborn babies. The study looked at 31 women in Italy that had COVID-19 and later gave birth. Out of these 31 different women, there were three instances that were suspicious for having transmitted SARS-COV-2 from mom to baby, said Dr. Kjersti Aagaard. Some sort of transmission at very low levels, so rare instances, might be occurring but it wasnt conclusive, she said. We and other people have published that there is a risk of stillbirth that occurs with moms, who are sick with COVID-19 disease.
Leaders of Houston’s 4 largest hospitals say capacity is in good shape as coronavirus cases increase
Read full article: Leaders of Houston’s 4 largest hospitals say capacity is in good shape as coronavirus cases increaseHOUSTON – Leaders from the four largest hospital systems in Houston said Thursday that they are in good shape to handle a surge of coronavirus patients if it happens. Still, CEOs from four leading hospitals in the medical center say they’re prepared to handle surge capacity. Houston hospital leaders discuss capacity Houston-area hospital leaders are discussing capacity at their facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, the hospitals in the Texas Medical Center are equipped to deal with a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations. “What they are showing is an increase in cases, increase in hospitalizations, increase in intensive care unit stays, and an increase in deaths for the next couple of months,” he said.
Texas Children’s Hospital now admitting adults as other area hospitals prepare to ‘activate surge plans'
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital now admitting adults as other area hospitals prepare to ‘activate surge plans'HOUSTON – To help create additional capacity for adult hospitals in the Houston area, Texas Children’s Hospital is now admitting adults, a spokesperson said. Other hospitals in Greater Houston are prepared to “activate surge plans.”COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas have more than doubled in the last month, Gov. “There is a limit to the number of hospital beds that we currently have and hospitals are seriously considering activating their surge plans,” Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse said. A surge plan is an emergency plan to expand available ICU beds above normal maximum capacities. “When challenged with those surge plans, (which) are very resource-intensive, and that’s probably not something they would be able to do for a long period of time,” Persse said.
Texas Children’s Hospital employees to receive $500 stipend amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital employees to receive $500 stipend amid coronavirus pandemicHOUSTON – Texas Children’s Hospital is giving all employees separate checks this Friday with a special stipend of $500 for those working full-time and $250 for those working part-time, president and CEO Mark A. Wallace announced. Wallace said he wants to honor the “dedication and commitment” of employees for the professional and personal sacrifices they have made while working to take care of patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The next few days, weeks, and months will be critical, and we are going to face some incredible challenges. As such, all employees will receive a separate check this Friday with a special stipend of $500 for those working full-time, and $250 for those working part-time. You are the heart and soul of everything we do at Texas Children’s, and I simply cannot thank you enough for the support you’re providing, wherever you may be.
Haley’s Health Inbox: How long until a COVID vaccine will be ready for younger kids?
Read full article: Haley’s Health Inbox: How long until a COVID vaccine will be ready for younger kids?KPRC 2′s health reporter Haley Hernandez took the time to answer some of your questions regarding the impact of COVID-19 here in the Houston area.