Travis Co. Medical Director Resigns

Hinchey says he'll be moving to the private sector

"...announced his resignation from the position of Travis County Medical Director this morning, Friday, June 19...."

June 19, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Best Medical Alert Systems: Reviews And Costs

The 9 best medical alert systems available this year

"...Medical alert systems are life-saving devices that connect individuals to..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Events Post

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...to a sleek, state-of-the-art teaching hospital: The Dell Seton Medical Center will stand alongside the University of Texas at..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New Medical Director for Austin/Travis County

EMS union expresses enthusiasm for Mark E. Escott hire

"...Austin and Travis County have themselves a new medical director. On Friday, City Manager Marc Ott announced the..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Mikel Kane vs. the Medical Director

ATCEMS division chief suspended, demoted for waging war against MD

"...more about the three-day suspension of an Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services communications medic (for faking illness so that..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Emergency Resuscitation

CHIP expansion makes a last-minute recovery

"...poverty level will place an extraordinary strain on rural medical services and pediatricians...."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Orgs Help Identify Medical & Legal Support for Trans Residents

Learn your rights with Gender Affirmation

"...the clinical setting. Along with Out Youth and Austin Medical-Legal Partnership, Kind is now hosting Gender Affirmation: Law and..."

Feb. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Austin Evacuee Services Continue

The City of Austin still has about 1,500 Ike guests. Expanded services have begun.

"...(79), University of Texas J.J. Pickle Research Center (44 medical special needs), and the former Bowie Elementary School in..."

Sept. 17, 2008 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Best Emotional Support Animal Letter Services

We Reviewed the Top ESA Providers So You Don’t Have To

"...a prescription – it’s an official recommendation from a medical professional for an ESA to help treat a mental..."

Nov. 17, 2021 Sponsored Post

An HIV Problem at Westlake Medical Center

Patient turned away due to HIV status

"...symptoms forced a visit to The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center, a small regional center he said is well-known..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Medical Malpractice Suit Filed Against Lakeway Hospital

Facility charged in 2018 case

"...On April 10, Rawney (Ron) McVaney filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lakeway..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...head with a lead-pellet bag. Doctors at Dell Seton Medical Center told the family that Ayala was in critical..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

High Stress at EMS

ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...resolution to "be done with this place," Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services paramedic Ryan Burger took a Glock 40..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Daylight

"...Kit Latura, the former head of New York City's Emergency Medical Services, who is called back to active duty..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin-Travis County EMS Saves Real Lives on First Responders Live

Why are local emer­gency medical services on Fox's popular TV show?

"...for people in need. But in the world of emergency medical services, if it bleeds, it’s someone who needs..."

June 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Ambulances Were Out of Service 35 Times Last Month

Understaffed EMS means ambulances can’t be manned

"...City of Austin and the union representing Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services employees continue to drag on, with union..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

We Don't Need No Stinkin' De-Icer

City trumpets response to the great storm of aught-7

"...at a PARD facility. Austin-Travis County Health and Human Services: During this weather event, the Town Lake Animal Center..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...stare and traffic moves around them, the Austin-Travis Coun­ty Emergency Medical Services crew tends to the man; they are..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...window that separates the cab from the vehicle's mobile emergency room, and grins. "We go in quick, buddy," he..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...of medication, such as insulin for diabetes. Mental health services are as much a priority as routine health care...."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives

Can the city keep them open?

"...place them there, and with the health and human services providers who have cared for them, we heard a..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Latest on the Local Actions and Reactions to COVID-19

Health officials feel wary but ready

"...the city of Austin's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Providers, in consultation with Austin Public Health and..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Room for the Unexpected

With the budget season not yet in full swing, there's still time for hope

"...up in the city's budget. But now, with an emergency purchasing expenditure encouraged by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez,..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground

Austin slowly thaws out from an unprecedented – but not entirely unexpected – disaster

"...cold for three full days, residents dependent on power-driven medical equipment were forced to call 911 to be transported..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...by canceling the cadet classes and redirected to community services like family violence prevention, assistance for those in homelessness,..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Healthier Workforce

ATCEMS Employees Association head skeptical of EMS chief's budget plan

"...word got out from city management that Travis County Medical Director Dr. Paul Hinchey would soon resign from his..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Town Hall Calls for Quick Action to Combat Overdoses

The crisis is now

"...available at Walgreens and CVS for around $75. Austin Emergency Medical Services' Opioid Emergency Response program, begun in 2018,..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Here's How Austin's Last-Minute City Budget Battles Played Out

How advocates' calls for action were and weren't answered

"...allocated to the General Fund, which pays for city services like police, fire, emergency medical services, parks, libraries, and..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

An Opioid Epidemic Within a Pandemic

Advocates demand greater county, city support amidst spike in overdose deaths

"...sterile needles and syringes, as part of their harm-­reduction services. "We don't know where everyone's going to be," said..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Next on Ken Paxton’s To-Do List: Mother Annihilation

Texas sues Biden admin over emergency care for pregnant people

"...philosophy class – tried his darndest Thursday to block emergency rooms from offering abortions to save the lives of..."

July 14, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

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