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In her own words: Why this Texas physician fled to Virginia

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I remember very clearly the moment I knew I was done. I could no longer practice as a women’s health care doctor in Texas. I had a patient, probably 18 or 19 years old. I was doing an ultrasound, and she told me she needed an abortion for her safety. She said, “I’m too young. I don’t feel safe with my partner. I’m scared. I need an abortion.”
the flu vaccine is still a recommended thing

It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?

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Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death for Texans

TX oncologists worry about proposed federal cuts to cancer research

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Cancer is the second-leading cause of death for Texans and medical professionals are concerned about proposed federal budget cuts to the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute.
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Don’t sweat it: How SSRI users can protect themselves in the Texas heat

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And while this can make anyone feel uncomfortable, those who take Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, more commonly known as SSRIs, can be more easily affected by high temperatures than others.
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Texans who rely on safety net programs encouraged to prepare for cuts

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Nonprofit organizations across Texas serving disadvantaged and low-income groups are restructuring after the Trump administration's budget reconciliation bill was signed into law.