Stay the COVID Course

Six months in, focus remains on Latinx health

"...the situation. In an Aug. 28 memo, APH Director Stephanie Hayden reported on the status of these efforts, touting..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Eastern Crescent’s Path to Get Past Pandemic Is Rough

Finding a way out proves elusive for East Austin and beyond

"...be vaccinated in 12 weeks, according to APH Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard. Alternatively, mass distribution events facilitated by APH, scaling..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Where Do the Vaccines Go?

Dashboard reveals Black and Latinx residents aren't being reached

"...are encouraged by the results so far, APH Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard said the agency is still "deeply concerned" that..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Amid Improving Numbers, Austin's COVID Crystal Ball Still Cloudy

Disease remains unpredictable given range of variations in vaccine distribution, public's behaviors

"...population – in the last two weeks, APH Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard told Council members and commissioners on Tuesday...."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Local Officials Seek COVID Clarity as Surge Eases Slightly

Lost in vaccination

"...up in APH's preregistration system last week. APH Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard said around 166,000 accounts in total were created..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Following Protests, Expect a Jump in COVID-19 Cases

City releases new metric for judging stages of risk, and promises better outreach to communities of color

"...and sign up for a test," said APH Director Stephanie Hayden in the briefing. As far as testing among..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Kimberley Jones and Beth Sullivan

A Testy Council Continues to Consider Homelessness

The dais agrees: Ordinances need to be revised, but they disagree on how to do so

"..."Are we facing a crisis?" Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden flatly responded: "We do not have a public..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...State Affairs Committee in April, Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden told legislators that if the clinic shutters its..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New COVID Milestones, but the Same Message: Get Vaccinated

Austin Public Health reflections on the road to herd immunity

"...said APH Interim Director Adrienne Sturrup. (Former APH head Stephanie Hayden-Howard is now an Austin assistant city manager.) In..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Vaccine Demand Continues to Outpace Supply as Texas Expands Eligibility

Austin Public Health explores local vaccine strategies while awaiting more doses

"...elderly and adults with disabilities, according to APH Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard...."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin Public Health Vaccine Clinic

"...Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard addresses the media on Saturday, March 13, at..."

March 18, 2021 Photo Gallery

Austin Begins to Descend – Again – From a COVID Surge Peak

Steady as the COVID goes

"...with certain qualifying medical conditions – but APH Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard said APH is working to improve the vaccine..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Right Now, COVID-19 Is “Spreading Quickly in an Uncontrolled Fashion”

All of a sudden, is it too late?

"...Escott and APH Director Stephanie Hayden reminded Council that positive test results come into..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

As Bars Go Wild, Austin Prepares for Inevitable Second Wave

Miss the coronavirus? It'll be back!

"...provide information regarding safety," said Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden at a Wednesday press conference. Those hoping to..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Scrambles to Get $15 Million to Struggling Austinites

The RISE-ing tide

"...Last Thursday, Austin Public Health Direc­tor Stephanie Hayden said her department would release more information on..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

An End to Pot Prosecutions?

Council considers resolution to effectively decriminalize low-level possession

"...Council work session on Tuesday, Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hay­den said the goal was to expand the program..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Nursing Homes Reopen to Visitors, Will They Stay Safe?

Caring, with caution

"...any cases associated with that," he said. APH Director Stephanie Hayden noted that the department is providing additional protective..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...– Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden urging Austinites to not get “overly excited” over..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature

First Nonprofits Receive RISE Funds

$5.6 million in grants to aid Austinites during COVID crisis

"...a Council work session Tuesday, April 21, APH Director Stephanie Hayden said as of that day, 20 organizations had..."

April 21, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: (A Little More) Help Is On Its Way

Relief to include direct cash aid to struggling Austinites

"...worked out. At Thursday's meeting, Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden said her office would release more information on..."

April 10, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Federal Funds Flowing Into Central Texas for Housing, Transit

Doggett announces $122 million in COVID-19 relief

"...$4.1 million in HIV emergency relief funding, which director Stephanie Hayden says will also "allow us to help more..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Health Care Needs Your Help to Slow COVID-19’s Spread

Keep your distance

"...Health Operations Dave Gruber, Austin Public Health Director Dr. Stephanie Hayden, and Dr. Donald Murphey of the Texas Medical..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Local, State Health Leaders Try to Keep Up with COVID-19

Six known cases in Travis County but actual number likely higher

"...Associate Commissioner Dave Gruber, Austin Public Health Director Dr. Stephanie Hayden, and Dr. Donald Murphey of the Texas Medical..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

How and Why the City and County Chose to Cancel SXSW

Striking precarious, if unachievable, balance between protecting public health and avoiding economic calamity

"...a risk to our community. On Tuesday, APH Director Stephanie Hayden and other health officials toured the grounds of..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City of Austin Announces Press Conference on COVID-19 and Spring Festival Events

City and County leaders to address SXSW concerns & more at 3:30pm

"...Sarah Eckhardt, Dr. Mark Escott, Interim Health Authority, and Stephanie Hayden, Austin Public Health Director...."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...of the Austin Resource Cen­ter for the Homeless. Director Stephanie Hayden noted Austin Code's six major issues facing the..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature

Spencer Cronk Named City Manager

Minneapolis city coordinator selected Tuesday by City Council

"...Dir., Austin Public Health: Stephanie Hayden..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Follow the Money

City attempts to keep up with growing need for services

"...as part of the Health and Human Services budget. Stephanie Hayden, assistant director of the city's Community Services Division,..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...LaBelle, William Dorrien-Smith Kid Candidate tells the story of Hayden Pedigo, an 24-year old experimental musician and his unlikely..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...to regain intimacy and control in her life. Cast: Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Stahl-David, Conrad Ricamora, Catherine Curtin, Olga Merediz,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker