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Mayor floats therapeutic housing idea as new Austin …

WebThe state allocated more than $300 million to reconstruct the hospital. But Watson says the 240 rooms it will create will go fast, and he thinks now is the time for …

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Central Health unveils new online application to help …

WebCentral Health launched an online application for the Medical Access Program giving residents the ability to apply for health coverage from the homes and remain safe during …

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What's making adults and kids sick in Austin recently

WebKXAN checked in with four local doctors to see what’s making kids and adults sick. “More adults are coming in with upper respiratory complaints, including rhinitis …

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New interactive dashboard shows respiratory infection …

WebAUSTIN (KXAN) — A new interactive respiratory virus dashboard launched by the Texas Department of State Health Services shows trends in illnesses like COVID …

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Texas COVID vaccine waitlist: How to sign up for state …

WebDSHS says it is allocating 818,410 doses to 779 providers in 202 counties.More than 200,000 additional first doses will go to pharmacy locations and …

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Austin nonprofit offering assistance enrolling in health …

WebAUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s a good chance you or someone you know doesn’t have health insurance. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas has the …

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Austin’s new psychiatric hospital: Which problems it’ll …

WebLeaders said the building and program redesign mark a shift in the way people with mental health are treated, moving away from a congregational warehouse …

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Austin Public Health launches hotline for COVID-19 services

WebClick to submit a coronavirus story tip. The hotline will provide information and referral services such legal case management, applying for unemployment and one …

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How Austin Public Health completes thousands of health …

WebIn 2023, APH completed more than 7,000 inspections. All locations that require a health inspection to operate must be inspected twice a year. In order to …

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KXAN Simple Health KXAN Austin

WebKXAN’s Simple Health initiative was formed in partnership with the American Heart Association to bring Central Texans compelling stories and relevant resources …

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Sendero Health Plans "not out of the woods" yet, says Central Health

WebThose individuals who switched from MAP to Sendero will be allowed to re-enroll in MAP. Central Health’s budget for the 2019 Fiscal Year is $258.4 million. The …

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Friday Health Plans Provides Insurance Coverage With Many $0 …

WebSHARE. Sonia Porras with Friday Health Plans spoke with Studio 512 about what options to consider during open enrollment. Sonia says, “If you buy your own …

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Inpatient behavioral treatment unit for teens opens in Williamson

WebAs the demand for behavioral health services for teens continues to increase in Central Texas, officials in Williamson County on Wednesday celebrated the …

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What’s next for the former Brackenridge Hospital

WebThe upcoming demolition of the Brackenridge tower makes way for the redevelopment of Central Health’s entire 14.3-acre property. There is not a set date yet, …

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17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to …

WebLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other …

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Gov. Greg Abbott announces $34M mental health facility coming …

WebUVALDE, Texas (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday a $34 million initiative aimed at bolstering mental health services in Uvalde. Construction for a …

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Health app inspired by personal struggles with weight and disability

WebThe app, “Linked Heartbeats”, provides simple health goals: do five push-ups, eat a carrot, etc… When users finish a task, they gain energy in the app which then are …

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Texas reports human case of avian flu virus

WebThe Texas Department of State Health Services, or DSHS, reported Monday a human case of avian influenza A(H5N1), also known as bird flu, in the state.

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TX HHSC was under federal scrutiny

WebThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission was already under federal scrutiny as it struggled to keep up with months-long delays distributing food …

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New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and …

WebNEW YORK (AP) — New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops, under a law set to …

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2024 NFL Draft: These Texas Longhorns were selected in the first …

WebTexas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II reacts after collecting a sack against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, …

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What’s needed to make a diversion center successful

WebLaw enforcement, prosecutors and elected officials keep pointing to the creation of a diversion center as a solution to address crime related to mental health and …

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Key moments in the Supreme Court’s latest abortion case that …

WebWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court heard its first test on Wednesday of state abortion bans that have been enacted since the court upended the …

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Texas doctor malpractice lawsuits kept quiet, even when patients die

WebKXAN analyzed malpractice lawsuits filed in Texas over the last decade. We found 97% were settled out of court or handled by a judge. In those cases — the …

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UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, …

WebUNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza as the territory with the largest number of …

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2024 NFL Draft Tracker: Keep up with every 1st round pick and …

Web(NEXSTAR) – The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Detroit with the timer for the first pick set to begin at 8 p.m. ET. College prospects from across the country now …

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