Tag: Public health crisis
Texas Doctor’s Heartbreaking Account of Measles Outbreak Resurfacing
In the hospital hallway, the sounds of sick kids filled the air. It was 1964 in Chile, and a young med student named Gilbert Handal was about to enter the measles ward for the...
Father Grieves Child’s Measles Death, Seeks Privacy
Father Mourns Child's Measles Death, Seeks SolitudeThe tragic news of the first U.S. measles death in over a decade struck a chord in West Texas, where a child succumbed to the virus. With the...
Impact of Texas Abortion Ban on Sepsis Rates
A Texas abortion ban implemented in 2021 has had a profound impact on the safety of pregnant women, particularly in cases of pregnancy loss. A recent analysis conducted by ProPublica revealed a significant increase...
Containing West Texas Measles Outbreak: Gaines County Hospital’s Efforts
In the heart of rural West Texas, a measles outbreak has taken hold, with health officials confirming 58 cases and anticipating further escalation. Measles, a highly contagious and preventable disease, has found a breeding...