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Student Savors UT Southwestern’s Summer of Science
As part of its STARS program, UT Southwestern Medical Center offers summer camps to encourage youth interest in science careers and give students a head start on next year’s coursework.
Coronavirus
Dallas County Raises Covid Risk Level to Yellow
After two weeks of increasing numbers of reported COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Dallas County raised its COVID-19 risk level to yellow.
Coronavirus
FDA Approves COVID Vaccine for Children Under 5
Infants and toddlers can receive both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine as of Friday.
Coronavirus
Some Texas ICU Beds Remain Near Capacity
ICU beds in Texas hospitals remain near capacity despite declines since the peak of the summer surge attributed to the delta variant in August.
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Coronavirus
Study: COVID Vaccines May Have Saved Thousands of Texas Seniors
More than 3,600 Texas seniors may have had their lives saved by getting vaccinated against COVID-19, a new federal study indicates.
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Society
Evening With DocStars: Cary Council Awards Grants
The Cary Council, a group of emerging young leaders who support the missions of Southwestern Medical Foundation and UT Southwestern Medical Center, announced grant recipients of funds raised to support early-stage research from their 2021 “An Evening with DocStars at Home” event, held on Saturday, May 1.
Coronavirus
Dallas County Updates Guidelines as COVID Threat Level Moves to Red
This week, Dallas County health officials moved the county's COVID-19 threat level to red -- the most severe level of risk -- because of an uptick in cases attributed to the highly contagious delta strain.
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20 Under 40
Zachary and Joanna Dreyfuss – 20 Under 40
Zachary and Joanna are high school sweethearts who fell in love with Dallas while doing their medical residency training at Parkland/UT Southwestern.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 a Once in a Generation-Type Pandemic
To assess health risks while attending a gathering in Dallas County, begin by counting the people in the room.
Coronavirus
Ready for Her Close-Up
Dr. Tiffany Moon is on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic every day, teaching medical students and working in the operating room.
Hegi Family to Texas Discovery Gardens Flora Award
The event benefits Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park, where children and adults discover and learn to sustain the natural world.
Hegi Family Members to Receive Flora Award From Texas Discovery Gardens
The event benefits Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park, where children and adults discover and learn to sustain the natural world.