Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District warns of vaping-related lung risks
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Officials with the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District met to discuss concerns about vaping and its potential links to lung disease, including tuberculosis. Health Authority Dr. Gary Holland spoke about the dangers of vaping, emphasizing that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes/vapes) are not a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes. The meeting included a […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — As interim meetings continued at the West Virginia State Capitol, Monday night, lawmakers also joined in on the conversations surrounding vaping. Members of the House of Delegates and Senate who are on the Health Committee gathered Monday to hear about a couple of topics, but the…
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Public health departments across the country are bracing for federal budget cuts — but in Abilene, services will continue as usual. According to Annette Lerma, Director of Public Health, the state will absorb the funding shortfall, allowing the Abilene Public Health program to receive its…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District is stopping their program to help refugees due to a federal funding freeze. Director of Public Health Annette Lerma confirmed the closure of their Refugee Clinic Friday, saying the program will remain in place temporarily to help refugees already here.…