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Texas lawmakers take on rising health care costs with HB …

WebThe Texas House Select-Health Care Reform committee had HB 711 on its agenda, which was filed by state Rep. James Frank (R-Wichita Falls). Frank drafted the …

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TIMELINE: Texas continued response to COVID-19 …

WebOn Monday, May 18, Abbott announced that bars across the state could begin reopening on Friday. Bars were one of the last businesses in the state that had not …

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Dr. Escott transitions to Chief Medical Officer role

WebUpdated May 6, 2021 7:25pm CDT. Austin. FOX 7 Austin. AUSTIN, Texas - Dr. Mark Escott, the interim public health authority for Austin - Travis County, is transitioning into a …

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APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics …

WebAUSTIN, Texas - Austin Public Health (APH) and Travis County announced they are partnering with local community organizations to provide free COVID-19 …

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Austin-Travis County down to Stage 3 COVID risk-based …

WebAustin-Travis County has moved down to Stage 3 of Austin Public Health's COVID risk-based guidelines, according to District 2 Austin City Councilwoman Vanessa …

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Pandemic has created shortage in home healthcare …

WebAUSTIN, Texas - Home healthcare workers and parents of patients gathered at the Texas Law Center Tuesday morning to call on state lawmakers to allocate more …

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City of Austin retiring COVID-19 dashboard after four …

WebPublished April 11, 2024 1:34pm CDT. Austin. FOX 7 Austin. AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Public Health's COVID-19 Dashboard is retiring after four years of presenting data on the …

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New Austin State Hospital takes shape with new features …

WebPublished November 29, 2022 6:18pm CST. Austin. FOX 7 Austin. New Austin State Hospital takes shape with new features for treatment. That change may not begin until …

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New Fire 1 system aims to improve congestive heart …

WebFire 1 is a new system that aims to improve treatment for patients with congestive heart failure. In this HealthBeat, Rebecca Thomas speaks with a doctor …

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H-E-B opens its first wellness primary care clinic in Austin

WebThe clinics accept cash, credit, and flexible spending account payments. H-E-B officially opened the H-E-B Wellness Primary Care Clinic on Thursday, May 12 at 10 …

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Mental health crisis: Parents and professionals say Texas is failing

WebCall 1-800-448-3000 or text "VOICE" to 20121. The Trevor Lifeline provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, …

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Central Health sues Ascension Texas over low-income patient care

WebCentral Health claims Ascension Texas is failing to meet its contractual obligations to provide care for low income residents. But, Ascension claims Central …

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CDC director says COVID-19 pandemic’s end ‘depends on human …

WebAccording to the CDC, 66% of the U.S. population 12 years and older are fully vaccinated, more than 187 million people. Health officials have repeatedly urged …

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Nonprofit clinic in Austin offers free healthcare for uninsured kids

WebLirios Pediatrics provides 100% free healthcare services to uninsured kids from 0 to 18. They have Spanish translators on site, and they also use a HIPAA …

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Austin woman working to save lives through therapy, mental …

WebAustin woman's mission to save lives through therapy, mental wellness. Diana Anzaldua has made history in Austin by working with the city to officially declare …

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‘Disease X’: Scientists creating contingency plan for infectious virus

WebNow groups like the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) are supporting rapid response vaccine platforms that could develop new immunizations …

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Study shows life lasts longer in Hutto than anywhere else in Texas

WebHUTTO, Texas - University of Texas Southwestern and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler analyzed more than 1.5 million state records to …

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APH director named Assistant City Manager for health, culture

WebPublished April 27, 2021 3:10pm CDT. Austin. FOX 7 Austin. AUSTIN, Texas - The current director for Austin Public Health has been selected to serve as the next Assistant City …

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Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says

WebThe walnuts have expiration dates between May 21, 2025, and June 7, 2025. The recalled shelled walnuts were sold to distributors located in both California and …

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STI testing urged as public health officials see rising infection …

WebThe most current Texas Department of State Health Services data shows: Chlamydia: Number of new infections per person is stable, but high at 614.8 cases per …

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Norovirus: Nearly 200 sick in outbreaks on Princess, Royal …

WebThe CDC reported that 94 of the 2,532 (3.71%) passengers on Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess ship reported getting sick during its current voyage. The 32 …

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Austin urologist discusses top men’s health issues

WebTop men's health issues. Dr. Stuart Wolf, a urologist with Dell Medical School and Seton Urology Group, talks to John Krinjak about some of the health issues …

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Prince William gives rare Kate Middleton health update as princess

WebPrince William has given a rare update on his wife, Princess Kate Middleton, who is battling cancer. On Tuesday, the Prince of Wales made a stop at James’ Place …

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