Evan MacDonald

A Spring teen was told that months of severe pain might be all in her head. Then a doctor took a closer look. via @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

NEW: On Match Day, Houston medical students learned where they'll be spending the next phase of their medical education. via @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

'We have the same scar': Caregivers at @TexasChildrens who were born with heart defects now treat kids with similar conditions. via @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

NEW w/ @evanmac3 and @JohnWFerguson: A frmer transplant surgeon at Memorial Hermann/UT Health Houston was indicted on federal charges of falsifying records to prevent patients from receiving organ offers. He appeared in court today. houstonchronicle.com/health/article… via @houstonchron

How Houston leaders want to transform the city into a hub for brain health and spur economic growth: houstonchronicle.com/health/article… via @houstonchron @evanmac3

ICYMI: UTHealth researchers hope lab-grown 'mini brains' will reveal clues about the cause of schizophrenia and other disorders. @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

Harris Health says an ex-employee improperly accessed and leaked 5,000 patients’ medical records. New from @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

ICYMI - Republican's claims about health care amid the government shutdown are false, experts say. @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…

Millions of Americans could see the cost of their ACA health insurance premiums increase if Congress does not extend subsidies that expire at year's end, Houston hospital leaders said. New from @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

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We also highlighted the story of a Spring woman who spent years suffering from dementia-like symptoms until a brain scan revealed the real diagnosis. (3/4) houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

There’s been a lot happening in health and medicine lately, like federal policy changes and the end of the Texas measles outbreak. The Houston Chronicle has been covering that important news while also focusing on interesting stories we hope will appeal to readers. 🧵(1/4)

The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday but limited who is eligible for them. Here's what to know. @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

Exclusive: UTHealth Houston is laying off dozens during hiring freeze, citing ‘financial headwinds.' With @JulianGi11 via @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

Texas health officials declared an end to the state's measles outbreak on Monday after nearly seven months, 762 cases and the deaths of two young girls. @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

A UTMB vaccine project willl be "restructured" as part of $500 million in mRNA cuts announced by RFK Jr. houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

A Houston woman thought she had dementia. Then a doctor saw something new in a scan of her brain. How Houston Methodist doctors solved a medical mystery via @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

As ICE gains access to Medicaid data, some worry immigrants will be hesitant to seek health care when they need it. @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…

NEW: Memorial Hermann buys 40 acres near Houston, paving way for future suburban growth @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/health/article…