Five days of simulations, covering situations from complications during a C-section birth to how medical professionals should intubate someone who has vomited, aimed to better prepare future nurse anesthetists.

As the federal government shutdown continues, food banks and community organizations are under more pressure to meet the increased need for food assistance and resources. Dallas County commissioners approved a $1 million donation to the North Texas Food Bank to help address that need.

The constitutional amendment comes before voters at a time when Texas' population of older adults is growing faster than any other age group.

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of the month.

The report outlines how setting goals can strengthen bonds and bring peace in final days.

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance plans begins Nov. 1. But questions about whether Congress will extend tax credits that bring down the cost of plans for many Americans linger.

Too little play time, not enough parental involvement, and too much time on screens may account for the problem. A University of Texas at Arlington professor talks about how to address the problem.

A nonprofit advocacy and research organization launched a new research collaborative focused on addressing the high rate of preterm births. UT Southwestern in Dallas and UT Medical Branch in Galveston are part of the new Texas research collaborative. The Texas Collaborative marks the organization’s sixth Prematurity Research Center.

South College unveiled its new Dallas Campus on Wednesday in Farmers Branch. The college is focused on health care degree and training programs to address workforce shortages in the area. The campus includes several programs with specialized training labs and a dental clinic.

The North Texas Food Bank reaches 12 counties and services approximately 460,000 people.

Nearly 100,000 individuals and families in Tarrant County are set to lose food stamp benefits starting Nov. 1, leaving food pantries and other community services preparing for an increase in need.

Last year, North Texas hospitals provided more than $7 billion in uncompensated care, like charity care or bad medical debt. One health leaders said if federal lawmakers don't extend a subsidy that makes federal health insurance marketplace coverage more affordable, hospitals statewide could be responsible for more than $1 billion in additional uncompensated care — which could lead to a loss of services or closures.