Houston Matters Texas Medical Board sanctions doctors (April 20, 2026)
Apr 20, 2026
Kavitha Surana, ProPublica reporter who investigated sanctions against doctors after delayed pregnancy care. George Takei, actor and activist who recalls childhood internment. Dr. Lori Teller, veterinarian and instructor answering pet-care questions. Jeff Balke, sports writer analyzing the Rockets and Astros. They discuss medical board sanctions, Takei’s internment memories, practical pet advice, and recent Houston sports developments.
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Portia Gimese's Miscarriage Treatment And Fatal Delay
- Portia Gimese bled heavily at 11 weeks and received misoprostol instead of an immediate D&C.
- Experts and the Texas Medical Board said the doctor failed to monitor bleeding and delayed the emergency D&C that could have stopped her hemorrhage.
Nevaeh Crane's Multiple ER Visits And Fatal Outcome
- Nevaeh Crane visited two ERs then a third within 20 hours as her organs failed; doctors insisted on ultrasounds to confirm fetal demise.
- Crane died too unstable for surgery with the fetus still in her womb after delays in escalation of care.
Criminal Law Fear Slows Emergency Pregnancy Care
- Criminal abortion laws changed clinician behavior by increasing fear of liability, causing slower decisions and 'hot potato' handoffs.
- Kavitha Surana said doctors document more and sometimes discharge or pass complicated pregnant patients instead of treating them.
