Tag Archives: health care

Conversations Don’t Kill, But Obesity Does

by on October 8, 2012 in Health Care, Politics, Texas

I’ve interviewed many doctors who all say one of the most difficult conversations they can have is telling a parent their child is obese. But, they say investing in the sensitivity and care that goes into that conversation is worth it because it’s the first step in turning around a young person’s life. Tweet Share

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Catholic Church Objection to Health Mandate Sparks Hot Debate

by on February 8, 2012 in Audio, God, Health Care, Obama, Religion

Tempers are running high on this one.  Despite the Obama Administration’s signals that it wants to find a compromise with the Catholic Church over rules that would mandate coverage of contraceptives, both sides are fired up.  Tweet Share

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“Poison Pill” or “In the Crosshairs,” Planned Parenthood is Under Assault in Texas AUDIO

by on May 4, 2011 in Audio, Health Care, Politics, Texas

If you Google “Planned Parenthood” and “Texas” right now, some of the first results might suggest the organization that provides health services to thousands of women all across the state is in some serious trouble. Tweet Share

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