Dr. David Persse retires this week after nearly three decades as Houston's Health Authority. He reflects on his career ...

Houston’s Chief Medical Officer and EMS director, Dr. David Persse, is retiring this week.

There have been more than a dozen drowning deaths in Houston this year so far, according to the Houston Health Department. Among 163 drowning-related hospital visits, 14 have led to death. Dr. David ...

HOUSTON — Houston's chief medical officer reassured people that the city's recent measles case is no cause for alarm, emphasizing the importance of vaccination as the best preventive measure. Dr.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Schools, states and cruise lines are dropping mask mandates in weeks, signaling the end of the pandemic may only be weeks away. In December, Houston Chief Medical Officer, Dr.