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Will Women Have a Voice at the New Women's Hospital?
Issues of choice and midwifery still perplex women using Brack's hospital-within-a-hospital.
"...nurse midwives tend to be peaceful, holistic sorts, not inclined to raise a public ruckus, even if their livelihoods..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

UT Students Protest Health Inequity
They urge Congress to spend more on global health
"...Young protesters chanted, "Health care is a human right!" beside the oak trees..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Leena Alali

Downtown Salvation Army to Close for Good in Two Weeks
Nonprofit plans to sell the property, offered little advance notice
"...15 – less than a month after the nonprofit informed the public and its partners in homelessness response that..."

Feb. 28, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County Diversion Center Design to Begin in 2024
Getting people in crisis out of jail is "a long time coming"
"...Early next year, there will finally be some movement on Travis County's plan to build..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

In the Name of Ann Richards
AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?
"...Ann Richards was no saint. Talk to any veteran reporter and they'll pull out..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Future of Health Care?
Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care
"...Early one recent Monday morning, in a basement clinic at University Medical Center Brackenridge,..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The State of Monkeypox in Austin
Case numbers are low, but so is vaccine supply
"...Biden's Aug. 4 declaration of monkeypox as a public health emergency, Austin Public Health and Central Health hosted their..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Texas Hammer: Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights
It's a war on women's health
"...When it comes to defunding Planned Parenthood and attacking abortion rights, Texas pretty much..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

What Now for Central Health?
Medical school planning begins, and associated care programs move to implementation
"...Nov. 7 was a good day at the East Austin headquarters of Travis County Ce­ntral Health – an unsurprising..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Crisis Pregnancy Center Pushed Out Abortion Provider Whole Woman’s Health
Anti-abortion CPC to replace reproductive health clinic
"...The site of longtime local abortion provider Whole Woman’s Health will now be the new home to Austin LifeCare,..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lady in Waiting
Prospective First Lady Anita Perry Prepares for Life in the Spotlight
"...month before the presidential election, Anita Perry had a kind of dress rehearsal for her prospective role as the..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation
James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced
"...The Venn diagram sweet spot of people who are going to fangirl over voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams and..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Staying Healthy to Stay in School
National nonprofit Communities in Schools looks at the role of food in education
"...The passing period between classes at Bertha Sadler Means Young Women's..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The State of Trans Health Care
Gender affirming care in Austin is improving. But by how much? And how far must it still go?
"...turned 35, Beth West­brook had made her mark on Austin's queer community. A well-known activist and artist, Westbrook fought..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Opinion: Over 200,000 Asian People in Central Texas Feel the Heartache of Georgia. Do You?
Central Texas leaders and community members should stand against anti-Asian hate through specific actions
"..."Don't check the mail until I get home, I'll bring a gun to keep us safe," said another husband...."

April 2, 2021 Column by Darlene Lanham

Whole Woman's Health Caught Up in Anti-Abortion Turf War
Longtime Austin clinic forced to relocate
"...provider on North I-35 and Highway 183, Whole Woman's Health is moving – but not with much choice...."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Midlife & Older Women
"...Most AIDS research and prevention programs targeted to women focus on "women of child bearing age" (defined as..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Column

Women’s Shelter Closure Delayed, But Dozens of Residents Have Already Left
Outreach starts up in hopes that delay isn’t too little, too late
"...The Salvation Army of Austin’s Downtown shelter will remain open an additional 30 days..."

March 10, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Dell Medical Is Bringing Health Care to the Homeless
UT school forms a street team
"...street. With a new federally funded mobile care team, UT-Austin's Dell Medical School, CommUnityCare, and Integral Care can deliver..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Walk-In Walk-Out
County commissioners change course on substance abuse treatment funding
"...23, Travis County commissioners voted to send $125,000 to Integral Care's existing substance abuse initiatives, a seemingly positive move..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

To Your Health
I recently had my annual physical, and my pap smear was abnormal. My doctor will do another test in six weeks, but I am a little worried. Does this mean I have cancer?
"...smear was abnormal. My doctor will do another test in six weeks, but I am a little worried. Does..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Unionized Nurses Say Ascension Is Cutting Corners in Labor and Delivery
They say hospital chain exploiting market dominance
"...Catholic health care nonprofit Ascension Seton’s mission is to serve “all..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Murder in the Suburbs
Good Luck Penny
"...Found in a Dumpster behind Roger Scaggs' office, this garbage bag..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

The Return of Ted Lasso, the Rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, and 44 Other TV Somethings to Consume in July
Also: a Gossip Girl reboot, dueling Love Islands
"...it to? As its gentle humor and uplift of kindness and decency wash over you, do you wonder if..."

July 1, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Whether to Laugh or Cry: Sex Ed in Texas
A new report takes an unprecedented look at the state of sex ed in Texas public schools
"...Sexually speaking, women are like "crock pots," slower to warm –..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

To Your Health
I have a 10-year-old son by a previous marriage, but after trying for six years, it looks like my husband may not be able to father a child. We simply cannot afford the cost of the entire batch of medical tests and treatment that insurance will not cover. What could nutritional supplements do to help?
"...a 10-year-old son by a previous marriage, but after trying for six years, it looks like my husband may..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35
The two candidates race to the left
"...For the first time in a decade, voters in Texas' 35th congressional district will..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Judge Sparks Critical of State's Defense of Fetal Burial Rule
Anti-choice rule will not go into effect until Jan. 27
"...During the second day of hearings to challenge a state..."

Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Midwives on the Move
Local midwives pressure hospitals to continue midwifery programs.
"...A standing-room only crowd -- including many babes-in-arms wearing stickers reading..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Med School Solution
A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?
"...The morning of Sunday, Aug. 19, the presid­ent and CEO of..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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