Federal suit: Baylor failed to stop cocaine-using surgeon from harming patients

Federal suit: Baylor failed to stop cocaine-using surgeon from harming patients

Filed under: Texas Drug Abuse

A federal lawsuit is accusing Baylor Health Care System of failing to properly monitor or investigate a Plano neurosurgeon – recently barred from practicing in Texas – despite repeated warnings about his “drug problem” and “lack of competence.”.
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UTSA and Health Science Center receive grant to prevent substance abuse, HIV

Filed under: Texas Drug Abuse

The UTSA Institute for Health Disparities Research in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Division of Community Pediatrics have been awarded $ 900,000 in funding from the Substance …
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Brushy Creek Beat: Great Oaks hosts annual Science Superstars Night

Filed under: Texas Drug Abuse

Exhibitors included Austin Aquaponics, Williamson County Museum, Texas Junior Master Gardeners, Williamson County Astronomy Club, Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District, Drug Abuse Resistance Education and Austin Geological Society. Meteorologist …
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Parents of slain Texas child drew state scrutiny

Filed under: Texas Drug Abuse

Claims of medical and physical abuse prompted another investigation last year, but the case was unresolved because the parents could not be found. Other investigations were conducted because of alleged drug use and following an incident of domestic …
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