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Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Priscilla Meza
Smith says if you’re not sure, it’s best to play it safe.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By KAUZ Digital Media Team
After two years of treatment, Kennedy has reached remission and is coming home to ring the bell that signals the end of active treatment.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:06 PM CDT
|By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The City of Wichita Falls encourages rabies awareness after a bat tested positive for the virus today.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 7:17 PM CDT
|By Priscilla Meza
233 Covid cases have been recorded in Wichita County just this month.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 7:58 PM CDT
|By Spencer R. Smith
The First Alert Tracker Tour is making its last stops for the month of August. Today the tour continued as Chief Meteorologist Ken Johnson was at Red River Hospital.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
|By Brayel Brown
Incorporating one item for each food group can help you child with attentiveness in the classroom
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Brayel Brown
The CDC is recommending the new immunization for infants under 8-months to prevent RSV.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 7:42 AM CDT
|By Jacelyn Lassiter
In this morning’s health watch, we took a closer look at how same day crowns are made and the benefits they offer.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT
|By Mekala Conway
The VA has extended the deadline for veterans or their survivors to apply for benefits under the PACT Act.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Brayel Brown
Physicians advising the community to keep their medication out of the heat
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Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
Triple-digit heat temperatures this year have had an impact on not only humans but animals as well.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 10:32 AM CDT
|By Jacelyn Lassiter
In this morning’s Health watch, we took a closer look at how full mouth restoration works versus implants and the benefits of one over the other.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Brayel Brown
School organizations prepare for outdoor practices in the heat
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Brayel Brown
The band prepares for the heat
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
Cardiac Arrest has been a topic of discussion this year with two notable athletes suffering from sudden cardiac arrest
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 10:10 AM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
City officials from Graham and Olney have been in talks, with hopes of starting a mobile mental health unit to assist with mental health in the community and for intervention in mental health crises.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 2:18 PM CDT
|By Madison Haxton
Today’s Health Watch covers a problem that many people suffer from: bad posture.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
Fit Body Boot Camp started a 28-day slim-down challenge on July, 10 that helps members achieve the body they always wanted.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
Last week, we highlighted mental health in police officers, we spoke to WFPD Sgt. Charlie Eipper about his journey.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 3:13 PM CDT
|By Spencer R. Smith and Shunde Hooks
As Texas temperatures continue to stay high throughout the summer, being outside for long periods of time can be dangerous.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Spencer R. Smith and Joseph Saint
The Wichita Falls Police Department spoke to us about the safety and mental health of its officers who may be dealing with symptoms of PTSD.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Jenna Toulan
The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District will offer free HIV testing and blood pressure checks for National HIV Testing Day
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 1:01 PM CDT
|By Spencer R. Smith and Jacelyn Lassiter
In this morning’s Healthwatch, we got a deep dive into how sedation and other alternatives can be beneficial to treating fearful patients while sitting in the dentist’s chair.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:32 AM CDT
|By Samantha Forester
City Manager Darron Leiker named Amy Fagan for the role in a press release on Thursday.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
May 26 is National Heat Awareness Day and parents must be mindful and knowledgeable on how to protect their kids this summer.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 11:20 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
Texas 4000: Fighting Cancer Every Mile has 46 students that are biking to Anchorage, Alaska from Austin, Texas in hopes of providing information about cancer prevention and early detection.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Jenna Toulan
The City of Wichita Falls is warning citizens of the dangers of swimming in lakes and rivers during warm months.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 11:03 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
Kairos Restorative Medicine in Wichita Falls offers ketamine treatment to those who suffer from chronic pain.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
Bicycle accidents in kids are the number one cause of concussion numbers during the summer.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 12:02 AM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
Kell West Regional Hospital avoided paying a massive fine after a year of trying to correct a transparency rule.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 10:32 AM CDT
|By Samantha Forester
Attendees can take advantage of blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol checks.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and students athletes are among the most affected by the illness.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 7:29 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
United Regionals along with the WF Police Department teamed up to host the 5th Drug Takeback Event.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 7:27 PM CDT
|By Ernest Strawther III
Onelife Community Church hosted a service to honor local organ donors in the community.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 7:16 AM CDT
|By Jacelyn Lassiter
Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membrane also known as PRF is and how it is a natural alternative to filling a missing tooth.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By Spencer R. Smith
The Wichita County Health District is spreading the word about Public Health Awareness Week.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 1:41 PM CDT
|By Spencer R. Smith
The Wichita County Health District is spreading the word about Public Health Awareness Week.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:50 AM CDT
|By Jacelyn Lassiter
Jacelyn Lassiter get more info on myofunctional therapy.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Priscilla Meza and Spencer R. Smith
Dr. Jay Bolaram, a Wichita Falls physician, discussed a new way to treat depression for patients that have not seen a significant change with anti-depression medication.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:35 PM CST
|By Dakota Mize
The university provided plenty of educational material.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 8:09 AM CST
|By Norman Garcia
Raising awareness on World Hearing Day
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 4:26 PM CST
|By Blake Hill
February is known as heart health month and is dedicated to spreading awareness about heart health.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 12:46 PM CST
|By Jacelyn Lassiter
Implants typically replace one or two teeth. An option for replacing multiple teeth at a time is a bridge.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 12:26 PM CST
|By Chantale Belefanti
The cost to participate is $30.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 12:06 PM CST
|By KAUZ Digital Media Team
COVID-19 bivalent boosters and flu shots will be available for anyone 12 and older.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 12:44 PM CST
|By KAUZ Digital Media Team
The health district was awarded a bronze recognition for their work against chronic diseases.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 12:03 PM CST
|By KAUZ Digital Media Team
Patients can now call to schedule an appointment.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 3:54 PM CST
|By Samantha Forester
Kreidler has been with the Health District since 2001.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 10:42 AM CST
|By Jacelyn Lassiter
Not everyone is a fan of braces and experts at StarImage dentistry say that the Invisalign is the better option of the two. Why? Well there are numerous reasons. Check it out....
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 10:48 AM CST
|By Jacelyn Lassiter
For Nov.’s 17′s Health Watch segment, News Channel 6 sat down with expert, Dr. Dustin Van Tassell, at StarImage Dentistry about the benefits of dentures and implants to one’s future smile.