Fred Lewis, Friends of “the Poor” Go to War on Central Health
Is there a doctor in the house?
"...When Central Health won its bond election in 2012, the vote was..."
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Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King
Health Clinics Caught in the Crossfire
Cancer screening cuts won't only impact Planned Parenthood
"...we serve," said Carole Belver of the San Marcos-based Community Action Inc. of Central Texas. Testifying before the Senate..."
March 6, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Central Health Faces Questions Over Budget Transparency
Commissioners to vote on the health district's FY 2017 budget on Sept. 20
"...Ahead of adopting its 2017 fiscal year budget, Central Health is fielding questions related to transparency and accountability...."
Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Health Care Equality
Obamacare and the LGBTQ community
"...The closing deadline (Feb. 15) to enroll in a health insurance plan using the HealthCare.gov Marketplace once again looms..."
Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
With Community Spread, Austin Enters "Critical Stage" of COVID-19 Pandemic
Keep your distance, take your temperature, more tests coming
"...COVID-19 is now believed to be spreading in the community on its own. Austin Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark..."
March 20, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison
Health Inequities Dog Austin
Racial disparities are glaring
"...between the City of Austin, Travis County, and Central Health unveiled Healthy ATC, a web portal that “work[s] together..."
Aug. 19, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp
Point Austin: It's About Community
Health care a matter of equity and common humanity
"...to an incremental, private insurance-based solution to the country's health care predicament, a solution invented by conservative think-tanks and..."
July 6, 2012 News Column by Michael King
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
Health Care Changes in Progress
What's already in effect and what's still to come
"...Care Act has been steadily overhauling the cumbersome American health care market. Here's a sampling of what has already..."
July 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Community Organizer Heidi Sloan Announces Candidacy for TX-25
Joins Dem primary race in Austin-to-Fort Worth district
"...On Sunday, community organizer and farmer Heidi Sloan held her Congressional campaign..."
Aug. 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King
Neighbors Protest Proposed Health Clinic
A North Central Austin clinic has neighborhoods up in arms
"...Austin residents banded together to fight the Travis County Healthcare District's plans to build a community health clinic at..."
Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Lydia Crafts
Opinion: Sex Ed Is Not the Enemy – It’s Mental Health Care
We can help our communities lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives by increasing access to reproductive health resources
"...of us were raised with different attitudes toward reproductive health care and information – if we were raised with..."
Oct. 7, 2022 Column by Isabella Verratti
Dirty South Sex Ed Offers Inclusive Health Information
Irma Garcia educates Black & Indigenous communities & people of color
"...educator Irma Garcia works to spread unbiased, inclusive sexual health information for Black, Indigenous, and people of color here..."
May 16, 2020 News Post by Gianni Zorrilla
UT Health Austin Among First in Texas to Receive Pfizer Vaccine
But health officials issue dire warning about current transmission rates
"...Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Austin were administered to front-line health care workers at UT-Austin, confirmed Dr. Amy Young, vice..."
Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan
Opinion: Don't Be Fooled – Universal Access to Health Care is a Good Thing
A medical student explains why universal health coverage is the fiscally responsible – and most moral – choice
"...circles to refer to the quest for government-provided universal health coverage as "socialized medicine." This rhetorical scare tactic is..."
Nov. 20, 2020 Column by Drew Sanderson
Report: Texas Women's Health Program Hit Hard
Thousands fewer women served by Texas Women's Health Program
"...A new report confirms what reproductive health advocates predicted when Texas officials decided to kick Planned..."
April 3, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Fewer Women Served Under Texas Women's Health Program
Program designed to exclude PP, helps far fewer women
"...number of women served by the state-funded Texas Women's Health Program – designed to preclude women from obtaining services..."
July 31, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
Health Scare
Citizen Group Looks Out for Health Clinics
"...The Indigent Care Work Team includes citizens from various health fields and organizations who will help determine the fate..."
Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff
Fentanyl ODs Spur Health Crisis
The Travis County Commissioners Court declares opioid epidemic a crisis
"...to the opioid crisis. The declaration of a public health emergency unlocked $350,000 in new funding and staffing for..."
Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Report: Thousands Fewer Women Served by Texas Women's Health Program
After excluding Planned Parenthood, fewer women in health program
"...A new report confirms what reproductive health advocates predicted when Texas officials decided to kick Planned..."
March 25, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma
Women's Health Care Access in Steady Decline
Health Commission numbers confirm decline in Texas women's care
"...As expected, the state-funded Texas Women's Health Program – designed to preclude women from obtaining services..."
Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith
New Coalition to Push for Women's Health
A group of heavy-hitters steps up to the plate
"...way, serious questions persist about the future of women's health care funding – and there's a new player in..."
Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Central Health Opens Applications for Board of Managers
Wanna guide the county’s health care system?
"...Central Health – the county’s health care district currently embroiled in..."
Sept. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
State of Mind Event Opens Up Dialogue on Mental Health
Local filmmaker Nate Araya wants to elevate the conversation
"...the Age of Communication, but the topic of mental health doesn’t always seem to. Young Austin filmmaker Nate Araya..."
Nov. 7, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley
The Texas Hammer: Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights
It's a war on women's health
"...Texas Legislature has systematically stripped the nationally affiliated reproductive health provider of funds locally and spent years decimating the..."
March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Trapped and the War on Women's Health Care
Doc highlights impact of anti-choice laws in the South
"...do to save her,” Marva Sadler of Whole Woman’s Health Center in Ft. Worth says with tears in her..."
March 11, 2016 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma
Help Austin-Made Mental Health Show How Are We Today? Help You
Rooster Teeth alums are bringing their new series to Austin PBS
"...new show that will help you with your mental health, it's right now. Luckily, some of Austin's most familiar..."
Feb. 20, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
City of Austin to Recognize Meadow Goodman Mental Health Awareness Day
Music celebration MeadowFest takes place Aug. 24
"...will officially recognize Aug. 24 as Meadow Goodman Mental Health Awareness Day to honor the memory of the 15-year-old..."
Aug. 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events
Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good
"...he has been diagnosed with cancer, and now the community he’s guarded is coming together to look after him..."
Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Dems Call for Health Care for All Texans
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa pledges to carry comprehensive health care bill to the 86th Texas Lege
"...to initiate legislation and an organizing campaign for the Healthy Texas Act of 2019 – intended to provide "every..."
Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King
