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HIV Wellness Center to Host Holistic Health Fair Jan. 17
Columns January 16, 1998
"...The HIV Wellness Center, Austin's focal point for "alternative" therapies for HIV-positive people, is offering an opportunity to sample a wide variety of holistic health care services this Saturday, January 17. This free event is to demonstrate the health advantages of HWC's extensive programs and encourage all persons living with HIV to do everything they can to promote more wellness in their lives...."
About AIDS
Columns November 8, 2002
by Joe Barnes
"...Since its inception in 1988, the Wright House Wellness Center -- formerly known as the HIV Wellness Center -- has focused on holistic therapies and educational programs for people living with HIV/AIDS. The organizers, including PLWHA and practitioners of massage, acupuncture, yoga and Reiki, believed that such alternative therapies are useful in treating many of the symptoms and medication side effects of HIV/AIDS..."
About AIDS
Columns September 21, 2001
by Sandy Bartlett
Description: Minority HIV Services Meeting
"...What does the current system of HIV/AIDS care look like in Travis County? How can service providers join forces to improve services to minority and other underserved populations? On September 26, the HIV Wellness Center will host the Minority Initiative Summit for representatives of the area's HIV organizations, to be moderated by Shannon Jones, assistant director of public health at the Austin-Travis County Health Department. The meeting will examine the current state of services; how the priorities and efforts relate to minority populations; and what interagency collaboration or actions can improve the services provided to communities of color...."
About AIDS
Columns October 27, 2000
by Leah Graham
Description: Volunteer Call for peer counelors at the HIV Wellness Center.
"...One of the services offered free of charge at the HIV Wellness Center is peer counseling. Peer counseling is not therapy; instead peer counselors are trained to listen to clients and families who are infected and affected by HIV and to help them deal more effectively with issues surrounding HIV/AIDS...."
About AIDS
Columns September 29, 2000
Description: The HIV Wellness Center's offering a Healing Breath course -- and here's what it does.
"...The HIV Wellness Center and the Art of Living Foundation are collaborating to bring this life-enhancing course to all people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, and caregivers. The Healing Breath Basic Course will be offered October 23-28 at the HIV Wellness Center...."
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Columns February 5, 2010
by Mr. Smarty Pants
Description: Celebrate Chinese New Year on Valentine's Day, Russia's stray dogs honored, etc.
"...According to BusinessWeek, for every dollar companies spend on employee wellness, medical costs fall more than $3...."
Res Publica
News Story January 15, 2010
Description: Citizens' calendar, Jan. 14-21
"...HOMELESS WELLNESS FAIR includes a food care clinic, haircuts, giveaways (toiletries, socks, shoes, etc.), food, music, and more. 9am-1pm..."
Event Menu
Food Column December 11, 2009
by Virginia B. Wood
Description: A guide to holiday foodie events around Austin
"...• Saks Fifth Avenue (9722 Great Hills Trail, 231-3700) hosts an evening of shopping with a raffle, celebrity fashion show, free appetizers by County Line and Cannoli Joe's, and wine and Champagne courtesy of Twin Liquors. In addition to the raffle proceeds, Saks will donate 5% of the evening's sales to the Wright House Wellness Center..."
Wish List
Features Story December 11, 2009
Description: Here's your chance to give back to the areas of our community that need it the most
"...Ferret hammocks
THE WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER..."
Steel Bluebonnet Determination
Music Story November 27, 2009
by Margaret Moser
Description: Robin Shivers, founder of HAAM, worked behind the scenes, and yet was one of the Austin music scene's most important faces
"...20). Additionally, HAAM offers discounts for vision needs, second opinions, birthing, acupuncture, overall wellness exams, and more..."
Mackey Annotated
News Column August 21, 2009
by Michael King
"...For example, Whole Foods Market pays 100% of the premiums for all our team members who work 30 hours or more per week (about 89% of all team members) for our high-deductible health-insurance plan. We also provide up to $1,800 per year in additional health-care dollars through deposits into employees' Personal Wellness Accounts to spend as they choose on their own health and wellness...."
Gay Place
Columns August 14, 2009
by Kate X Messer
Description: The higher the hair, the keener the queen!
"...STYLE & ALTITUDE Good queen Empress XV Jaycie Beringer, who has reigned over Austin these past 12 months, shall pass the scepter, the tiara – the virtual torches of her realm – to this year's empress. Who shall it be? The voting happened this past weekend at the Wright House Wellness Center, the polls are closed, and the ballots have been tallied..."
Gay Place
Columns August 7, 2009
by Kate X Messer
Description: Congratulations on your retirement, Lee Manford!
"...Unlike most monarchies, this royalty is elected. You may vote this Saturday at the Wright House Wellness Center...."
Austin's Summer Refreshment Treasure Map
Food Story July 31, 2009
by Rachel Feit
Description: Beat the heat by visiting one of Austin's many shaved-ice havens
"...18) Treat. In addition to the usual carnival flavors, Treat does it up swanky with all natural blends specifically designed to promote wellness and sooth the soul..."
Naked City
News Story June 12, 2009
Description: News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...Double high fives to Emancipet, which celebrated a 10-year anniversary on June 3 with its 100,000th sterilization – an important milestone for both the organization, which provides free and low-cost spay/neuter and wellness services, and the Austin area. "The number of births of unwanted puppies and kittens prevented by these 100,000 surgeries is estimated to be in the millions," said Executive Director Amy Mills..."
How They're Doing It
News Story April 3, 2009
by Patricia J. Ruland
Description: On the road to no-kill
"...• Free or low-cost wellness services (Animal Trustees of Austin, Emancipet);..."
Austin's Animal Partnership Model: Get Engaged
News Story April 3, 2009
by Patricia J. Ruland
Description: Spotlighting a handful of the nearly 100 local organizations working together to save Austin's animals
"...Since 1999, operating both stationary and mobile clinics, Emancipet has delivered high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter services throughout Central Texas, in order to prevent pet proliferation and homelessness. "Also, in the last two years," says Executive Director Amy Mills, "we have increased our focus on spaying and neutering the animals most 'at-risk' of entering a shelter or being euthanized in a shelter – like feral cats and pit bulls – as well as pets living in certain ZIP codes in Austin." In 2007, Emancipet also began offering comprehensive wellness services..."
Over the Moon About 'Over the Hills'
Screens Blog March 16, 2009
by Kimberley Jones
Description: Previewing 'Over the Hills and Far Away'
"..."Over the Hills and Far Away is a documentary that opens a door to new perceptions of what it means to be autistic, what it means to be the parents of an autistic child, and what Western medical practice too often fails to include in its prescription for wellness of all kinds: the power of the spirit."..."
Res Publica
News Story February 6, 2009
Description: Citizen's calendar, Feb. 5-12
"...INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL Celebrate Black History Month with music, art, community awards, and enough family fun to keep your heart rate up. This year's theme is promoting health and wellness in the neighborhood..."
Tea Gets Hot in Austin
Food Story February 6, 2009
by Lindsey Goodwin
Description: Austin's new cup of tea
"...Who's catching on: Baby boomers and people who are interested in alternative medicine or overall wellness..."
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