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Health & Human Services - Travis County, Texas

(2 days ago) WEBFor the past 11 years she has served as Planning Project Manager for public health. Ana joined Travis County Health and Human Services in June 2005 after serving as a …

https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services

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Austin-Travis County Health Authority Approves COVID-19 …

(4 days ago) WEBAustin Public Health is the health department for the City of Austin and Travis County. Austin Public Health works to prevent disease, promote health and …

https://www.austintexas.gov/news/austin-travis-county-health-authority-approves-covid-19-vaccine-eligibility-young-children-and-babies

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COVID-19 Information - Travis County, Texas

(4 days ago) WEBAugust 17, 2021 – Today the Travis County Commissioners Court approved a resolution adopting the Local Health Authority’s Rules and Order for Protection of …

https://www.traviscountytx.gov/news/2020/1945-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-information

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Nearly 70% Of Eligible People In Travis Are Fully Vaccinated — But …

(8 days ago) WEBAccording to state data, 68.29% of people 12 and older in the county have been fully vaccinated. “Although that milestone is within reach, we still need to redouble …

https://www.kut.org/covid-19/2021-09-10/watch-austin-public-health-gives-update-amid-rise-in-covid-19-deaths

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Travis County’s COVID-19 Community Level Elevated to Medium

(8 days ago) WEBTravis County’s Community Level shifted from low to medium when that metric hit 200, per CDC guidelines. APH is also conducting wastewater surveillance to …

https://www.austintexas.gov/news/travis-countys-covid-19-community-level-elevated-medium

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COVID-19 Information - Central Health

(1 days ago) WEBAustin Public Health is the local public health authority and maintains a comprehensive listing of local COVID-related resources, including vaccination locations, guidelines, and …

https://www.centralhealth.net/covid-info/

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Austin public health officials update public on vaccines, COVID-19 …

(6 days ago) WEBDr. Mark Escott, interim Austin-Travis County Health authority, will be joined by Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard at 11:15 a.m. to …

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/01/22/austin-covid-update-vaccines-public-health-travis-county/4222126001/

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Austin, Travis County move back to Stage 4 Covid-19 guidelines

(8 days ago) WEBAustin-Travis County health officials have scaled back their Covid-19 risk-based guidelines to Stage 4 as cases and hospitalizations have steadily decreased. Dr. …

https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2021/09/austin-travis-county-move-back-to-stage-4-covid-19-guidelines/

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Austin-Travis County reaches 70% vaccination of eligible residents …

(2 days ago) WEBTravis County has crossed a new vaccination threshold with 70% of residents age 12 and up vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of July 6, …

https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/coronavirus/2021/07/07/austin-travis-county-reaches-70-vaccination-of-eligible-residents-as-hospitalizations-tick-back-up/

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Austin-Travis County raises Covid risk level to stage 3 as

(1 days ago) WEBAustin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said the seven-day moving average of new cases recently tripled from 30 to 90. Similarly, average daily …

https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2021/07/austin-travis-county-raises-covid-risk-level-to-stage-3-as-hospitalizations-increase/

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Austin-Travis County health authority adopts emergency COVID …

(8 days ago) WEBAUSTIN, Texas - The Health Authority for Austin-Travis County has adopted emergency rules and orders that promote the health and safety of Austin …

https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-travis-county-health-authority-adopts-emergency-covid-19-rules-orders

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Travis County moves to stage 3 COVID-19 risk stage; won't start

(1 days ago) WEBTravis County vaccine providers are receiving a total of 58,430 doses this week from the Department of State Health Services, less than the nearly 75,000 doses …

https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/coronavirus/2021/03/13/travis-county-moves-to-stage-3-covid-19-risk-stage-wont-start-vaccinating-residents-age-50-64-yet/

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COVID-19 in Austin AustinTexas.gov

(5 days ago) WEBCOVID-19 Testing. Anyone with any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested, regardless of vaccination status or prior infection. If you get tested because you have …

https://www.austintexas.gov/covid19

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Austin-Travis County enters Stage 2 for first time in pandemic

(4 days ago) WEBThe Austin-Travis County Health Authority also renewed its rules until June 15 but is allowing businesses to adopt policies for fully vaccinated people that …

https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-travis-county-enters-stage-2-for-first-time-in-pandemic

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Austin updates, extends Health Authority rules through May 18

(2 days ago) WEBAUSTIN, Texas - Austin-Travis County's Health Authority Rules have been renewed through May 18.. The rules, which are the basis for the continued mask …

https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-updates-extends-health-authority-rules-through-may-18

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Year after 988 suicide, crisis number calls increase in Travis County

(1 days ago) WEB988 mental health crisis number increases calls for help by 50% in Austin, Travis County. Karen Duran has been answering the crisis line at Integral Care, Austin …

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2023/06/14/988-suicide-hotline-number-austin-travis-county-texas-mental-health-crisis-calls-increase-year-after/70322205007/

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Central Health Homepage - Central Health

(Just Now) WEBCentral Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a comprehensive, high-functioning healthcare system for residents with low income who need it most. The …

https://www.centralhealth.net/

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Travis County Launches $23M Mental Health Diversion Program to …

(4 days ago) WEBThe total budget for the three-year program amounts to $23 million, funded collectively by Travis County, the City of Austin, Central Health, and Integral Care itself.

https://hoodline.com/2024/05/travis-county-launches-23m-mental-health-diversion-program-to-combat-overdose-crisis-in-austin/

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Texas county increases supply of Narcan after spike in overdoses

(4 days ago) WEBEMS1. AUSTIN, Texas — Two weeks following Austin’s largest opioid overdose outbreak in nearly a decade, the city is boosting its supply of overdose …

https://www.ems1.com/naloxone/texas-county-increases-supply-of-narcan-after-spike-in-overdoses

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Travis County health leaders say Regional COVID-19 Therapeutic …

(1 days ago) WEBSince the center's opening, staff has administered more than 120 doses of the antivirus antibody treatment Regeneron, according to Jason Pickett, the Austin …

https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/coronavirus/2021/01/13/travis-county-health-leaders-say-regional-covid-19-therapeutic-infusion-center-will-help-unburden-hospitals/

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Travis County health officials share COVID-19, flu and RSV data

(2 days ago) WEBDr. Desmar Walkes, medical director and health authority for Austin-Travis County, shared her expertise on the three viruses ahead of flu season and amid a new …

https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/health-care/2023/09/27/travis-county-health-officials-share-covid-19-flu-and-rsv-data-prevention-tips/

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How to get rid of mosquitoes and avoid mosquito bites

(1 days ago) WEBLast year Travis County had one case of West Nile, and six mosquito pools tested positive. The ZIP codes affected were 78759, 78754, 78723, 78721, 78704 and …

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/healthcare/2023/05/17/mosquito-bites-repellents-itchy-red-bumps-symptoms-diseases-treatment/70171955007/

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Joint Media Statement: COVID-19 Update for Austin/Travis County

(Just Now) WEBRelease Date: Sep. 20, 2021. APH Health Authority and Hospital Systems Provide Joint Statement Regarding COVID-19 Situation. “Recent headlines have indicated a …

https://www.austintexas.gov/news/joint-media-statement-covid-19-update-austintravis-county

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Travis County commissioners get update on MoPac South project

(2 days ago) WEBThe Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority shared updates on the project with county commissioners Tuesday. MoPac South project map (Courtesy Travis …

https://www.kxan.com/traffic/south-austin-traffic/travis-county-commissioners-get-update-on-mopac-south-project/

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Role changes coming for health officials leading Austin-Travis …

(9 days ago) WEBIn addition to that role, he took over the position of interim medical director and health authority for Austin and Travis County in 2019. In addition to the 2,000 …

https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/government/2021/05/07/role-changes-coming-for-health-officials-leading-austin-travis-county-covid-19-efforts/

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What is Narcan? Austin health officials lead fentanyl overdose …

(Just Now) WEB0:45. Two weeks ago, Austin had a more than 1,000% increase in overdoses caused by fentanyl-laced drugs. Seventy-nine calls came in five days, with nine deaths. …

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/healthcare/2024/05/14/narcan-nasal-spray-how-to-use-opioid-overdose-fentanyl-austin-health/73644540007/

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Read the Texas Governor’s Pardon - The New York Times

(7 days ago) WEBd-1-dc- 21-900007, 147th judicial district court, travis county, texas. I HEREBY DIRECT that a copy of this proclamation be filed in the office of the Secretary …

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/05/16/us/daniel-perry-texas-abbott-pardon.html

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Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission

(Just Now) WEBThe Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission was established October 13, 2022 and serves as an advisory body to the City Council and Travis …

https://www.austintexas.gov/content/austintravis-county-public-health-commission

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US's largest public utility ignores warnings in moving forward with …

(6 days ago) WEBBy TRAVIS LOLLER. Updated 3:47 PM PDT, May 8, 2024. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility is moving ahead with a plan for a new …

https://apnews.com/article/new-tva-natural-gas-plant-epa-review-2fe76acf21db27694f40e2ad957739a6

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Lawsuit over Central Health's payments to Dell Medical School in …

(5 days ago) WEBCentral Health, the hospital district for Austin and Travis County, provides health care for people at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/healthcare/2024/05/10/central-health-dell-medical-school-payments-austin-texas-taxpayer-lawsuit-reaches-civil-court/73616199007/

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