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Walmart Health Nearly Doubles in Size With Launch Into Two New States in 2024
Since we opened our first Walmart Health center in 2019, our goal has been simple: serve our communities by providing accessible, convenient and affordable healthcare. Our healthcare providers don’t just care for patients – they build relationships within their communities.
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Today is World Malaria Day - Zero Malaria Starts with Us!
Malaria Infects Approximately 2,000 Americans Each Year
Every year, April 25th marks World Malaria Day – a day to recognize the global efforts to combat one of the world's deadliest diseases. Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. With temperatures on the rise and with mosquito season upon us, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) wants to encourage residents to take precautions.
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ABC’s Will Trent x Best Friends Animal Society - Pet Adoption PSA
Sunday, April 30th is National Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet Day, and to celebrate, we teamed up with ABC's Will Trent on this adorable PSA starring Ramón Rodríguez and Belle who play Will Trent and Betty (his rescued dog). Don’t miss #WillTrent Tuesdays at 10/9c on ABC and stream on Hulu! Love animals? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubBestFriends Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025. Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and runs lifesaving programs all across the country, as well as the nation’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary. Working collaboratively with a network of animal welfare and shelter partners, and community members nationwide, Best Friends is working to Save Them All®. For more information, visit bestfriends.org.
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Narcan saved the life of this poodle after suffering apparent drug overdose
A poodle named Toodles in Pennsylvania was revived with Narcan after suffering an apparent drug overdose, according to a local shelter.
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Barrier-Breaking Activist and Entertainer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96
Harry Belafonte, the dashing singer, actor and activist who became an indispensable supporter of the civil rights movement, has died, his publicist Ken Sunshine told CNN.
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Hunter Biden's lawyer seeks Treasury inspector general, congressional ethics inquiries as part of strategy to strike back at detractors
Hunter Biden's lawyer is asking for the Treasury Department's inspector general and the Office of Congressional Ethics to launch inquiries as part of a broader aggressive strategy to strike back at detractors of President Joe Biden's son.
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Len Goodman, former 'Dancing With the Stars' judge, dead at 78
Former "Dancing With the Stars" judge Len Goodman has died at age 78. The English dance expert, who featured in the ballroom competition from 2005 until last year, died on Saturday in a hospice in Kent, southern England, following a battle with bone cancer, his manager confirmed.
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Tucker Carlson out at Fox News
Fox News and Tucker Carlson, the right-wing extremist who hosted the network's highly rated 8pm hour, have severed ties, the network said in a stunning announcement Monday.
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Russia's Lavrov hosts UN meeting on 'international peace,' gets slammed by Western diplomats
Western diplomats slammed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for his country's unprovoked assault on Ukraine during a face-to-face session hosted by Moscow's top diplomat at the United Nations Security Council on Monday.
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Astros Use Another Late Game Surge To Sweep The Atlanta Braves
“I was just trying to get my mind right,” said Julks about coming into the game to hit for catcher Martin Maldonado. “I just focused on it and visualized it, and once Dusty called my number, I was ready to go. The team is looking good right now. We came into Atlanta and got a sweep; that was huge. Now we just plan on continuing on that into the next weeks.”
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'Do something!' We Need an Emmett Till Moment
“Do something” was the plea from Dr. Jason Smith whose medical team treated eight injured in the first of two mass shootings in Louisville, Kentucky in one week. The surgeon’s remarks about an April 10 incident which also left five dead were directed at policy makers on the local, state and national levels.
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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor by Former HISD Board President Paula Arnold
John Whitmire announced today that Paula Arnold, Former President of the Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees, has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.
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NICHE Turns Health Data into a Catalyst
The National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) today issued a report on Leveraging HOPE: A Community of Practice, which applies to communities the comprehensive health data collected under NCHE’s groundbreaking Health Opportunity and Equity (HOPE) Initiative. A HOPE interactive data tool designed to help states and the country move beyond measuring disparities is used to help expand health equity in communities.
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Local Girl Scouts Take Action for Earth Day
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council leaders and girl members are available for interviews, guest commentaries, and questions regarding Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, and throughout April, which is Earth Month. In fact, many Girl Scouts from around the Greater Houston Area are taking action to protect our planet through their Gold Award projects. Many of these projects aim to address pressing issues such as climate change, pollution, and conservation.
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Harris County Department of Education to Host Job Fair April 22
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, Harris County Department of Education will host a job fair at its administration building located at 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, TX, 77022.
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New study suggests Black women should be screened earlier for breast cancer
A new study on breast cancer deaths raises questions around whether Black women should screen at earlier ages.
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Houston Grand Opera Presents Two Free Performances of La traviata on May 19 and May 20 at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Company invites Houstonians to enjoy two special nights of opera under the stars
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present two free performances of Verdi’s La traviata, one of the world’s most beloved operas, at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20.
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Police Searching for Convicted Pimp Who Jumped Bail and Was Sentenced to 75 years
Authorities are searching for a convicted pimp who stopped coming to court during his trial this week and was sentenced to 75 years in prison for human trafficking, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Mother's Day Weekend to Bring Delicious Family Fun at Moody Gardens
Mother’s Day Buffets, Yaga’s Wild Game BBQ Cook-off, Spa Services, Hotel Packages, and More
Mother’s Day, the annual holiday that celebrates motherhood, has been extended into a weekend-long celebration at Moody Gardens with a variety of ways to honor moms throughout the region. In addition to the traditional brunch and buffet on Sunday, guests will find a plethora of attractions including Palm Beach, spa options, and inviting hotel packages. A big bonus for families is the weekend now includes the Yaga’s Wild Game BBQ Cook-off with activities on Friday and Saturday.
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H-E-B launches Fresh Bites brand, opens additional True Texas Tacos locations
H-E-B convenience stores to become H-E-B Fresh Bites, offering on-the-go customers fresh produce and convenient meal options
H-E-B is making it easier for Texans to fill up the gas tank while stocking up on fresh produce or grabbing a quick meal on the go. The San Antonio-based retailer is giving a new look to its H-E-B convenience stores, introducing H-E-B Fresh Bites brand, which will provide customers more fresh options such as produce, prepared food, and convenient meal options.