Public Health

Texas’ urban counties invest billions in medical safety nets. Their suburban neighbors don’t.

Fort Bend County and other suburban communities haven't adopted hospital districts, leaving many residents with few options for affordable health care.

In Harris County’s most food-insecure area, a nonprofit leader offers a recipe for tackling hunger

When northern Harris County residents ask Northwest Assistance Ministries for help with their basic needs, one request emerges the most: food.

How researching with mothers — not just about them — can produce better solutions

Houston faces significant maternal health challenges, but the best solutions often come from the people dealing with them every day.

Cuts to SNAP would impact hundreds of thousands of Houston households

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s most significant anti-hunger program, could soon see a $230 billion funding reduction if current federal priorities move forward. This move could impact millions of Texans, including hundreds of thousands of Houston-area families.

Harris County contends with shortage of mental health workers despite landmark state investment

One of the barriers to accessing mental health care in Harris County and across Texas is a workforce shortage in the field.