Next Level Urgent Care in Conroe has expanded, Chief Administrative Officer Alexis Smith confirmed. The gist The expansion, completed Oct. 14, offers additional exam rooms, improved patient flow and an enhanced waiting area designed with patient comfort in mind, according to an Oct. 14 news release. With the growth, Next Level aims to reduce wait…

The Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced plans to establish a Medical Artificial Intelligence Institute, forming a major step toward integrating artificial intelligence into health care education, research and clinical practice, university officials said in a Nov. 12 news release. What’s happening? The initiative follows a $4.99 million U.S. Department of…

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on Nov. 12 announced a $2.5 billion philanthropic campaign—the largest in the center’s history—to support cancer-fighting initiatives. Read all about it MD Anderson has already raised $1.9 billion for the campaign, called “Only Possible Here,” during a preliminary silent fundraising phase, according to a Nov. 12 news…

Compassion United opened its new day center in Conroe, a step forward in the organization’s long-term plan to expand homelessness relief, recovery and supportive housing in Montgomery County. “There’s no us and them here. It’s a hand up, not a handout—without judgment and without shame,” Director of Communications Jessica Clark said. About the project The…

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration on Nov. 17 lifted a flight reduction emergency order for 40 airports, including George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. What’s happening According to previous Community Impact reporting, “high-impact airports” such as IAH and HOU were ordered in early November to cut flights by…