In a unanimous and historic vote, the Harris Health Board of Trustees approved a landmark resolution to acquire new land for the expansion of Ben Taub Hospital —a vital safety-net institution at the heart of the Texas Medical Center. This bold move represents not just growth, but a resounding commitment to Houston’s future health and wellbeing.

For decades, Ben Taub has been the beating heart of public healthcare in Harris County, treating patients regardless of income, insurance, or circumstance. But with its 402-bed capacity stretched to the limit and demand climbing due to population growth and shifts in healthcare funding, expansion is no longer a luxury—it’s an urgent necessity.

Meeting a Growing Need Head-On

With federal Medicaid cuts and fewer subsidies available to families re

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