Initiatives spearheaded by Parkland Health and a coalition of local partners are chipping away at the health disparities in Dallas County, but there’s still a long way to go until health care access becomes more equitable, public health experts say.

Collaboration between a San Antonio nonprofit and the Metropolitan Health District is bringing fresh produce to convenience stores in "food desert" neighborhoods. The challenges of public health exceed the institutional capacity of local health agencies.

Community health workers step in before a crisis, helping our neighbors stay on track, stay healthy and stay out of the hospital.

Joyce Irwin, CEO of the Community Health Network Foundation, announced her retirement Wednesday after 14 years at the helm of the organization.