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TCHN Report // 23 Oct 2023 // The Texas Tribune
Texas cities and counties are destroying expired Narcan that could still be used to save lives.
The state has given tens of thousands of doses of a drug that can reverse opioid deaths to local governments. It can still save lives after its expiration date, but some government agencies are destroying older doses.
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TCHN Report // 10 Sep 2023
Network connects pediatricians with mental health professionals to treat growing number of children
Texas children have a hard time accessing mental health care, but a state program is helping pediatricians and primary care doctors fill the gap.
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TCHN Report // 06 Sep 2023
New program links millions of Texas students with free mental health care at school
Texas ranks dead last when it comes to access to mental health care in the U.S., but a new state program is working with schools to provide free mental health services year-round.
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TCHN Report // 23 Aug 2023 // The Texas Tribune
U.S. census and other surveys likely undercount the number of LGBTQ+ people living in Texas
Some queer Texans may fear disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity to neighbors or the government. The lack of accurate numbers makes it more difficult to provide appropriate health care, especially in rural areas.
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TCHN Report // 17 Aug 2023
AI chatbots could fill gaps in postpartum depression support and care
In Texas, 1-in-5 women experience postpartum depression, surpassing the 1-in-7 national average, according to state health data.
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Data Short // 08 Aug 2023
1 in 12 Texans have no internet access
More than 8% of Texas households lack internet, and another 14% only have access via smartphone, according to the U.S. Census.
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Data Short // 08 Aug 2023
Poverty puts older Texans at risk
About 12% of older Texans live in poverty, and the numbers are even higher for Hispanic and Black populations.
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Data Short // 08 Aug 2023
Climate change comes at a cost
The subtle rise in temperatures is leading to a cascade of effects, ranging from increased health problems and infrastructure challenges to the way crops are grown in the state, according to Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon.