Women's Health Care in Political Jeopardy ... Again

Senator wants to reinvent the wheel on women's health care

"...with the state to provide family planning and preventative health services to thousands of low-income and uninsured women through..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

To Your Health

Jim Heffley's death, on November 26, was a loss not only to his large circle of family, friends, and colleagues but to all of us in the extended Austin community who were lucky enough to benefit from his extraordinary professional expertise

"...but to all of us in the extended Austin community who, over the course of 30-plus years, were lucky..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Column by Anne S. Lewis

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...this anniversary with a mini ball presented by sexual health heavy-hitters ASHwell and the Q Austin, meaning there’s money,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Layoffs at County’s Largest Mental Health Provider Approved by Board of Trustees

Nurse describes “sloppy and dysfunctional” leadership

"...Integral Care is the largest provider of mental health care services in Travis County and it plays a..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Zero Waste, Black-Owned Startup Nurtures Community One Plant at a Time

Black Lives Veggies plants seeds of change

"...and investing capital in one. "If we, as a community, value Black and minority-owned businesses, before we can support..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Health Care for All ... or Just Some?

Misappropriating funds or marketing?

"...Central Health critic, attorney Fred Lewis, issued another salvo against the..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

A Community Solution

"...direction that the Dell Medical School is heading with health care in the article "The Future of Health Care?"..."

March 28, 2017 Postmarks

Health Care Elephants Battle Over Med School Prop. 1

St. David's formally opposes the proposition to build a med school in Austin

"...Rep. Glen Maxey – the fight over the Central Health tax increase (the first Proposition 1, aka "The Med..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

More Clarification On CommUnity Care

"...Dear Editor, I work for CommUnity Care and feel some clarification is needed. The William..."

Sept. 13, 2012 Postmarks

Central Health, Ascension Take Each Other to Court

Each claims the other is breaching their contract

"...Central Health, Travis County's tax-supported local health care district, announced Tuesday..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

East Austin Doesn’t Get the Same Shade, and Consequences Ripple for Health and Equity

Beating the heat

"...reduced energy costs, carbon sequestration, pollution removal, and avoided health care costs...."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Women's Jail Vote Postponed Amid Community Pushback

Justice advocates, formerly incarcerated women outraged by proposed expansion

"...incarceration is better than providing needed resources to our community." She, along with other speakers who have direct experience..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Lawsuit Filed Against Central Health

Argument over use of medical funding will continue in court

"...dropped last week in the ongoing dispute over Central Health­'s underwriting of the Dell Med­ic­al School at UT-Austin, a..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

RideAustin’s Community Collaborative

The ridesharing nonprofit has a new deal to help get residents to their doctor

"...Dell Medical School announced it would team up with Community Care Collaborative and RideAustin to help connect low-income and..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Women's Coalition Wins Fed Health Funding

Group says it can serve a greater number of women with the available funds

"...to a coalition of providers led by the Women's Health and Family Planning Assoc­iation of Texas, which says it..."

March 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Will Senate Restore Women's Health Care Funds?

Ranking Senate Republican favors more funding for women's health

"...Last week, in a move that has encouraged women's health advocates, Sen. Jane Nel­son, R-Flower Mound, ranking Senate Repub­lic­an..."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry Continues Assault on Women's Health Care

Perry ends the WHP and blames it on the feds

"...evening (a day early) this week, the Texas Women's Health Program was set to expire Wednesday, March 14, when..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Funding Travesty Cripples Health Clinics

The state severs its ties with Planned Parenthood

"...its East Seventh Street clinic, which provides basic reproductive health care and family planning services to low-income and uninsured..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Women's Health: 'Everybody Loses'

Lege anti-abortion crusade will devastate basic health care

"...– and leave 200,000 women without access to basic health services. And although lawmakers have reauthorized the successful Medicaid-waiver..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Anti-Abortionists Want More Health-Care Money

New threats to women's health care emerge in both Texas and D.C.

"...– including a Legislative Appropri­a­tions Request from the state's Health and Human Services Commission that proposes adding another $1.5..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Proposed Animal Shelter Move Gets Community Howling

Plan to move ailing Town Lake Animal Center to East Austin creates strange bedfellows

"...also the new 44-acre home of the Austin/Travis Co. Health and Human Services campus. A development plan for the..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Mental Health Diversion Pilot to Begin by August

24 / 7 care instead of jail time

"...Travis County’s mental health diversion pilot – aimed at providing psychiatric care instead..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...the cool folks of Future Front. Indeed, the artist-focused community org will present several open-sky all-ages creative workshops –..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: Consider Health Care When You Vote

Texas Nurses for Biden urge support of Biden / Harris ticket

"...over our economic futures; access to affordable and equitable health care; racial equality; social justice; and immigration policy...."

Oct. 16, 2020 Column by Lorraine L. Papa

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

To Your Health

"...Sick as It Gets: The Shocking Reality of America's Healthcare, at a forum hosted by the Austin Gray Panthers...."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

How Choosing Colorful Foods Can Promote Health

Taste the rainbow with Ayurveda-inspired eats

"...to procure ingredients on a whim, but our food community has rallied to ensure Austin has options. And perhaps..."

March 25, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Devenyns

Dell Medical Is Bringing Health Care to the Homeless

UT school forms a street team

"...federally funded mobile care team, UT-Austin's Dell Medical School, CommUnityCare, and Integral Care can deliver street medicine to manage..."

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

A Future for Local Community Policing Conference?

I.C.A.R.E. relies on private funding, needs more

"...The Austin Police Department's Office of Community Liaison hosted its second annual I.C.A.R.E. Community Conference in..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Health Dept. Holds Second Hearing on Fetal Burial Rule

At this point, it’s hard to imagine State Health Services turning back

"...been too high, she told the Department of State Health Services during a hearing on the new rule earlier..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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