MEDICAL

The Texas legislature set aside $21.7 million for EMS education and retention as a part of Senate Bill 8.

More women are concerned over the access to birth control methods, including tubal ligation, after the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

It’s been a week heavy in emotion and passion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, paving the way for states to impose bans on abortion. Two renowned San Antonio doctors are setting both of those aside to focus on the science and lay out some legitimate health dangers.

Methodist Plaza II will be a three-floor facility with more than 73,000 square feet of space.

There are at-home test kits for everything from Covid-19 to hormone levels to high blood pressure. But, before you start swabbing, Consumer Reports says there are some to be wary of.

For 30 years, San Antonio AirLIFE has been serving South Texas, responding to the most critical care needs. These last two years have presented a new set of challenges, but their focus and dedication has remained the same.

A man in his 40's nearly lost his life after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in February 2021.

A man who's life was saved last April because of the Brothers in Arms program met one of the donors responsible for saving him.

EMS across the country are feeling the impact of a staffing shortage made worse by the pandemic.

A Cibolo woman warns about the danger of metal bristle grill brushes after she ingested a small wire stuck on her steak. The wire perforated her colon, and she had to have emergency surgery.

The doctor will see you now — that is, if you subscribe. Several companies are vying to enter the field of primary health care, offering a subscription model instead of the typical fee-for-service.

According to Consumer Reports, one of the most common causes of dizziness is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV. So if you feel dizzy when you wake up, take your time getting out of bed. Other reasons someone may be feeling dizzy is because of a drop in blood pressure or dehydration. You should also call your doctor if a new medication or change in dose is making you feel dizzy. RELATED: ‘Flu is still out there’: Not a typical flu season, but cases have been reported in Bexar County

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – As we’re all anxiously awaiting a vaccine for the coronavirus, don’t forget about getting your flu vaccine. But this year, how will you know if you have the flu or COVID-19? COVID and the flu have similar symptoms, but the COVID-19 virus often causes a loss of taste or smell. Experts say it’s possible and some are wondering if the flu vaccine will protect them against COVID-19. Right now, the CDC says it does seem as though COVID-19 is more deadly than the seasonal flu, but that could change as researchers continue to analyze the data.

Getting important medical information on college-aged kids was perhaps once thought of as nothing more than a permission slip parents used to sign. On the contrary, they are far more important, and its not the parents doing the signing now. Doctors or other medical personnel have the right to withhold information from parents due to the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, otherwise known as HIPAA. HIPAA authorizationA student signing a HIPAA authorization form allows medical personnel to disclose health information to anyone specified, whether its a parent or another adult. Students can stipulate not to have certain information disclosed that they want to keep private, such as mental health, drugs or sex.

But regardless of whether you’ve felt sick these past few months, safe to say, you always want to get the most out of every medical appointment. Here are some tips you can use to make every medical appointment as valuable as possible. Consider a video visit. Medical offices can be overwhelmed by patients, especially lately, so if your symptoms are mild, consider a video visit to discuss your concerns and get some health recommendations. And when you choose a video visit, you will not have to drive to the office, or even get out of bed.