NEWS BRIEFS
INVESTING IN HARRIS COUNTY’S HEALTH A total of $2.9 billion worth of projects have been proposed for the Harris Health System, $2.5 billion of which may be covered by an upcoming bond. Proposed projects include:
$1.6 billion toward the creation of the new LBJ Hospital $500 million toward improvements at existing community clinics and the opening of three new community clinics in underserved parts of the county $400 million toward improvements at the existing LBJ Hospital $400 million toward improvements at Ben Taub Hospital
“THE FOOD AT THE DELANEY AT PARKWAY LAKES JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER. I LOOK FORWARD TO EVERY MEAL, EVERY DAY.” – Paul S., Resident
SOURCE: HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Harris Health System pitches $2.5B bond Harris county Officials with the Harris Health System pitched a $2.5 billion bond proposal to Harris County commissioners at a June 6 meeting. The need: Porsa said the hospitals are nearing their end of useful life if improvements aren’t made. BY SHAWN ARRAJJ
The takeaway: If approved, the tax rate for the HHS would increase by an estimated 2 cents over the course of the bond. Over that time, the owner of a $300,000 house in Harris County would see property taxes increase by less than $6 per month. Next steps: Commissioners could call a bond election in August, which would come before voters in November. additional health care professionals, purchase necessary medical equip- ment and supplies, and expand its outreach efforts to individuals with the most need. “[This] will enhance the clinic’s ability to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to its patients,” Nguyen said in an email. “It will help ensure that individuals who rely on the Rosenberg clinic’s services receive high-quality health care regardless of their ability to pay, fostering a more equitable and inclusive health care system in the community.” Zooming out: San Jose Clinic plans to open a pharmacy in Rosenberg by the end of summer at 117 Lane Drive in the Quadrangle Square, Nguyen previously told Community Impact .
Restaurant-style dining with chef- prepared meals is just one of the many enticing perks residents benefit from at our community located just outside of Houston. Our Preferred Choice Dining TM program offers residents the freedom and flexibility to dine any way they wish, at any time. Residents like Paul like to start their day off with a nutritious and flavorful breakfast, followed by a wide variety of wellness activities and quality time spent with friends.
The background: HHS owns and operates Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital and Ben Taub Hospital; it also operates 17 community-based clinics, a dental center, a chronic dialysis center and three outpatient specialty clinics. The big picture: HHS President and CEO Dr. Esmaeil Porsa said under the proposed bond, a new 390-bed LBJ Hospital would open with the capacity to expand to 450 beds as needed.
Nonprofit local clinic to expand care access
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BY ASIA ARMOUR
San Jose Clinic, a nonprofit health care provider, plans to expand its efforts in providing critical health care services to the underserved and uninsured populations in the commu- nity with a $100,000 donation toward its endowment, officials said. The full story: The organization, which has operated for more than 100 years, has clinics in Midtown Houston and Rosenberg as of 2020. The donation was gifted to San Jose Clinic by the Charity Guild of Catholic Women, per a May 25 news release. Huy Nguyen, marketing and public relations coordinator for San Jose Clinic, said the endowment dona- tion will enable the clinic to hire
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