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Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $34 million project to build a behavioral health campus in Uvalde dedicated to providing on-site care to children and adults experiencing mental health crises in 32 counties in the surrounding area.
Topics: Children, Mental Health, Behavioral Health Services Providers
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Gov. Abbott announced that HHSC is extending postpartum coverage to 12 months for eligible Medicaid and CHIP recipients effective March 1, 2024.
Topics: Benefits, Children, Health, Women
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August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Texas WIC is sharing resources to support moms and pregnant women to help meet their breastfeeding goals.
Topics: Health, WIC Providers, Women, Children
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Texas HHSC presented the Shining Star Award to Tyler-based WIC Director Tecora Smith, recognizing her exceptional leadership, service and dedication to the children and families served by Texas WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
Topics: Children, Health, WIC Providers, Women
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HHSC announced it is expanding the Foster Grandparent Program to the Fort Worth area, with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Topics: Children, Community Engagement
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HHSC announced it is expanding the Foster Grandparent Program to the Belton/Killeen/Temple area, with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Topics: Children, Community Engagement
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HHSC is launching Niños Sanos de Texas (Healthy Texas Kids), a new YouTube channel for Spanish-speaking children. The made-for-kids videos include topics like improving nutrition, physical health, and boosting physical activity.
Topics: Children, Health, WIC Providers