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Cigna launches impact fund aimed at tackling health disparities
Cigna has created a new impact fund that aims to address health disparities commonly impacting local communities. The insurer's philanthrophic arm, the Cigna Group Foundation, will operate the Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund. Through the program, Cigna will contribute $9 million over the next three years to tackle disparities and inequities across priority states.
Summer School: Educators Gain Creative Inspiration During UH’s Common Ground Teachers Institute
There’s a classic rock song that declares, “School’s out for summer!”. That’s not the case for more than nearly 30 Houston-area K-12 educators who are heading back to the classroom. They won’t be conducting class, however. Instead, these teachers are back in school as students.
Houston Utility Slammed Over Fumbled Response to Beryl Power Outages
Thousands of people in the Houston area were still without power more than a week after Hurricane Beryl tore through the fourth-largest US city. Two factors are now emerging as important explanations for why the powerful but predictable storm caused so much disruption: a shortage of workers at CenterPoint Energy Inc., Houston’s main utility, and the company’s limited management of vegetation growing alongside electricity poles and power lines.
Houston electric accounts show power use during Hurricane Beryl power outages
No electricity for up to 11 miserable, sweltering days, and now, some of you are saying your electric provider charged you for kilowatts there’s no way you could have used when you had no power. How is this possible? And what can you do about it? KPRC 2 Investigative...
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Linda Ruth: The Yellow Rose Of Texas Award 2024
Linda A. Ruth, from Lewisville, has been awarded The Yellow Rose of Texas. The award is an honorary commission given only through the Governor’s Office to recognize outstanding Texan women who have made significant contributions to their communities through community service, preserving history, accomplishments of the present, and building the future.
Open Registration – EMT Classes On Texas College Campuses
With an ever-growing population in Texas, paramedics are critical and are often the initial protectors of public safety during emergencies. They have the training and expertise to handle the effects of disasters and crises, provide medical care, and often prevent further harm or death. This is why Emergency Medical Technician...
Texas' Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation
Andy Wine thinks most children can understand the Golden Rule: talking over your peers is rude, insulting others is mean, and don't hurt people.In short, Wine said it's common sense.That's why the 43-year-old parent of two, who is an atheist, finds it appalling that the Texas Education Agency wants to incentivize public schools to teach the Golden Rule as a core value in the Bible.Wine is a member of the Freethinkers Association of Central Texas, a social organization of religiously unaffiliated people."We teach kids to be nice to each other and to share," Wine said. "You don't need to bring...
‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 25 at Dairy Queen benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to the Children’s...
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
What makes you happy? [KP Media Camp addition]
At the Kingwood Park Media Summer Camp, students were asked what makes them the happiest. Check out the video and see what the fourth to eighth graders had to say. Your donation will support the student journalists of Kingwood Park High School. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs. The journalism program at Kingwood Park is funded solely from student sold advertisements and community support.
Weight Loss Surgery Patient Tells His Story
The following article by Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital highlights weight-loss surgery patient Carlos Hernandez who shares his story. Patients who have long battled high blood pressure, hypertension and type 2 diabetes are turning to weight-loss medications like semaglutide injections, better known by the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy. However, these interventions are not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Staying safe, maximizing campus safety at UH
UH is located in a major urban area and has its own police department to protect students and staff while providing a number of helpful services. However, it’s still important to take personal measures to ensure safety. Here are some tips to help ensure a smooth transition from a...
How to avoid high FEMA check fees, price gouging in Houston
After Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho hit Houston, residents are facing difficulties cashing their FEMA checks due to potential price gouging. KPRC 2 reporter Rilwan Balogun will share the story of a Houston woman who claims that some businesses are charging exorbitant fees to cash FEMA checks. Tune in at 5 and 6 p.m. for more details.
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