Riding the rise of telehealth services during the pandemic, this virtual pharmacy startup looks to...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/26 8:01A Kevin Cummings

Plano-based virtual pharmacy startup Scripx looks to recently launched Republic Dallas to crowdfund a $2.5 million raise.

City of Dallas drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site to open Thursday

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/26 7:38A Teresa Woodard (WFAA)

This story is available as part of a content partnership with WFAA-TV. For more local news, visit WFAA.com. The city of Dallas expects to receive a shipment of 5,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses Tuesday morning. Distribution of those doses should begin...

Dallas health care firm relocates headquarters within city

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/25 4:33A Ryan Salchert

The company's new office space was recently renovated.

Dallas County makes changes after vaccine doses went to people in wealthy neighborhoods

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/19 5:46A William Joy (WFAA)

More than 15 percent of the doses at the Fair Park hub went to three high-income ZIP codes in its first few days.

Biotech firm deepens ties with UT Southwestern with new 'innovation fund'

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/15 6:13A Kevin Cummings

From launch to IPO, Taysha Gene Therapies has maintained strong ties to UT Southwestern. Now, it’s deepening that tie with the launch of a new research fund. The Dallas-based central nervous system-focused drug development and commercialization...

DFW company's flawed business model, COVID-19 contributed to bankruptcy, expert says

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/14 6:01A Bill Hethcock

The bankrupt North Texas-based operator of First Choice Emergency Rooms fell victim to a flawed business model and, to a lesser extent, the coronavirus pandemic, one expert says.

Debunking Common Myths About Fevers

Advance ER 1/12 9:20P

Many of us know the feeling of a fever coming on: headaches, sweating, chills, weakness, etcetera. And while everyone generally knows the steps to take to treat a fever at home, there are many misconceptions that circulate about this ailment some...

PPE for your PPE: Dallas founder's company looks to organize and clean face masks

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/8 12:01P Kevin Cummings

As a health care worker and father, Luke Mack launched face mask case company M Case to help keep the community safe.

ER operator Adeptus, formerly one of DFW's fastest-growing companies, files for bankruptcy

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 1/8 8:53A Bill Hethcock

Adeptus Health LLC, the operator of a network of independent emergency rooms, filed for voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection late last year.

DFW molecular diagnostic company rolls out four-in-one COVID test

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/29 7:49A Kevin Cummings

An early pivot to focus much of its efforts on the COVID-19 has allowed GeneIQ to rapidly grow, as well as launch a number of efforts aimed at stopping the virus' spread. And its most recently, the company has rolled out a new test that can...

The Importance of Masks & How To Safely Wear

Advance ER 12/27 12:00P

Whether you are simply breathing or speaking to someone, tiny particles are filtered through the fibers of face masks to help diminish the chances of anything entering or exiting your body. While some certain fabrics and masks work better than...

Southwestern Health Resources is making a 150K-SF, 900 employee headquarters move

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/24 2:35A Ryan Salchert

Southwestern Health's new lease is one of the largest office leases to be signed in 2020.

Safety Precautions When Traveling During COVID-19

Advance ER 12/20 12:00P

If you have plans to travel this year it s important to know which precautionary safety tips to take for ensuring your health and overall safety. The risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, (COVID-19) is significantly lower if you are prepared...

Gene therapy company picks North Carolina over Dallas for 200-job, $75 million operation

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 12/17 7:52A Lauren Ohnesorge

A locally based gene therapy company that recently went public has picked Durham, North Carolina for a new manufacturing operation with hundreds of jobs. Taysha Gene Therapies has chosen Durham over Dallas for a $75 million capital investment....

Tips for Improving Respiratory Health

Advance ER 12/16 6:25P

Your lungs literally provide you with life as they take in and spread oxygen to the rest of your body. Unfortunately, many of us don t give our lungs much thought until there s something wrong. While your immune system does its best to keep your...