Nation's Largest and Top-Ranked Pediatric and Women's Hospital Celebrates First Hospital for Central Texas Families with Ribbon Cutting

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The initiative is a two-year program funded by the state with $7.5 million per year.

FROM: KXXV

After going from not being able to walk to climbing a mountain in less than a year, Phillip Engle wants to show people firsthand what's possible after a stroke.

FROM: KVUE

Several studies have shown that gardening can help mental health.

FROM: KSAT

The 2024 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest is accepting entries from all age groups in original artwork, writing and photography. The submission deadline is March 1.

FROM: Texas Health & Human Services

In 2022, the teen birth rate in Texas rose for the first time since 2007. Some researchers believe it could be because of the abortion ban, although it is not entirely clear.

FROM: Spectrum News

After a housefire killed 5 children, the Smith Family Memorial Fund was created to support the grieving family.

FROM: WSBT

The San Antonio Police Department consists of many divisions and specialized units; one of them is dedicated to mental health support and services.

FROM: FOX San Antonio

Beginning March 1, low-income Texas mothers can receive Medicaid coverage for one year after childbirth.

FROM: Community Impact

The New Braunfels Youth Collaborative (NBYC) executive director spoke about the possible creation of a youth advisory council to serve local young people during the Jan. 16 special city council meeting.

FROM: Hearld-Zeitung

Medicare has been expanded to cover marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors.

FROM: Spectrum News

Gives five ways to encourage mental health conversations, including talking about your own struggles.

FROM: Mental Health First Aid

According to agenda documents, the seven-story St. David’s hospital will be 693,000 square feed and be equipped with 550 hospital beds.

FROM: Community Impact

The contract between Evoke Wellness, Hays County and the Hays County Mental Health Court Program is effective as of Jan 2.

FROM: Community Impact

More than 88% of Texans live in a county where there aren’t enough mental health providers, according to the report, which found the state also has the country’s worst ratio of providers to people.

FROM: Houston Public Media

People going through the Hays County Mental Health Court can now get help treating substance abuse regardless if they have insurance or not.

FROM: KXAN

Approximately 1.4 million veterans call Texas home, and the holidays can be particularly difficult for some.

FROM: Texas Community Health News

13 health care-related businesses opened in New Braunfels in 2023.

FROM: Community Impact

Department leaders say they recognize that post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues are among the biggest dangers of the job.

FROM: The Texas Tribune

A new program in Travis County helps adolescents by sending them to restorative practices rather than juvenile detention.

FROM: KXAN