Bexar County’s latest health report is a wake-up call, showing that our current programs just aren't moving the needle on local health disparities. Expect some heated debates at City Hall soon as officials scramble to figure out where to shift funding to actually fix these gaps.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 6 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
The county will contribute $100,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund, matched by the City of San Antonio.
Individuals struggling with substance use and the general public through reduced disease transmission and improved community safety.
Taxpayers might feel the pinch if the city decides to hike taxes or cut other services to pay for these new health mandates.
Increased temperatures, humidity and rainfall create the right conditions for a number of summer bugs that can have an impact on your health. But according to local and state data, the summer illnesses that...
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