Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:45:44 GMT
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It's the second deadliest disease, but it's entirely preventable! A local man has been fighting it for years.
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It's the second deadliest disease, but it's entirely preventable! A local man has been fighting it for years.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:57:08 GMT
A local couple met on the Fourth of July several years ago. Now that they're planning their wedding, they're trying to re-spark the fireworks. How they plan to do that may surprise you, and it all has
A local couple met on the Fourth of July several years ago. Now that they're planning their wedding, they're trying to re-spark the fireworks. How they plan to do that may surprise you, and it all has
Friday, May 17 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:36:10 GMT
Something magical is happening on the ice at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Arena.
Something magical is happening on the ice at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Arena. A group of children with autism, and others with chromosomal and mental disorders, is learning social interaction, physical endurance, and self assurance in the ice rink.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:46:30 GMT
Plastic surgeons all across the country were recently surveyed about plastic surgery trends. The results showed a staggering 31 percent increase in requests for surgery because of social media photo sharing.
Plastic surgeons all across the country were recently surveyed about plastic surgery trends. The results showed a staggering 31 percent increase in requests for surgery because of social media photo sharing.
Monday, May 6 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-06 15:32:50 GMT
A pair of brothers from the Texas town of Porter are like most teens. They like to play video games, watch TV, hang out with their pets, but they have a lot more responsibilities and burdens than most.
A pair of brothers from the Texas town of Porter are like most teens. They like to play video games, watch TV, hang out with their pets, but they have a lot more responsibilities and burdens than most. Both of them rely on a heart pump to keep them alive.
We were thrilled when we had the opportunity to make the announcement on air at FOX 26 that a diabetic alert dog could be a very real possibility for a local family in need. It all started with the dream of the owners of...
We were thrilled when we had the opportunity to make the announcement on air at FOX 26 that a diabetic alert dog could be a very real possibility for a local family in need. It all started with the dream of the owners of...
The 11th Annual Children at Risk Golf Classic, hosted by FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson, was a huge success! The event took place at The Woodlands Country Club on the tournament course.
The 11th Annual Children at Risk Golf Classic, hosted by FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson, was a huge success! The event took place at The Woodlands Country Club on the tournament course.
This FOX 26 Morning News Extra special focuses on everything alternative health. INSIDE: Watch all 9 segments.
This FOX 26 Morning News Extra special focuses on everything alternative health. INSIDE: Watch all 9 segments.
HOUSTON (FOX 26) -
Texas scored worst in the country on a federal health care report card.
The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality says Texas is not making the grade. According to the study, 25 percent of Texans are uninsured. We were given a "weak" rating I nine healthcare categories out of a possible 12.
Texas scored the lowest in areas such as preventive measures, home health, heart disease, acute, and chronic patient care.
Racquel Martin is a college student and among that 25 percent who are uninsured. Many turn to emergency rooms for care.
"A couple of people arrived by ambulance and they came and put them right in the waiting room with us. It was just terrible. I've never experienced anything like that," said Martin.
She said she waited in Ben Taub Hospital's emergency waiting room from Tuesday till Wednesday.
"So that was about a total of 17 hours that I was just wasting. I was having bad abdominal cramps and I was feeling very faint, but I had been feeling that way for a while," she said.
She said she finally left without being seen.
On that federal healthcare report card, Texas scores 31.6 out of a possible 100. That's the lowest of any state in the country.
"I'm hoping we can change that. I look at that number and I think we have a wealthy state. We've got a state of really intelligent people and I'm hoping we can come together," said NAACP Board Member Gary Bledsoe.
The NAACP is holding its national convention in Houston. Friday's NAACP health summit was an attempt to raise awareness of unhealthy environmental issues and to get more Texans, more Americans, covered.
"We're trying to do new and unique and innovative things in providing affordable health care," says Bledsoe.
There's a new Texas NAACP insurance initiative where discounted health care coverage is offered to the uninsured. Call Brian Rowland with ING Financial, an NAACP partner in the program, at (713) 881-8749 or reach out to the NAACP state office at (512) 339-9547 for more information.
A spokesperson for Bentaub Hospital says Bentaub is a level one trauma center and doctors have to see trauma patients before caring for others. The hospital cares for about 300 patients a day and 120,000 patients a year.
Two areas where Texas is rated strong in that federal study deal with treating expecting mothers and children.
Here are links to that federal study: (overall results)
