Envisioning the Future of Austin State Hospital

What will it take to turn the former Texas State Lunatic Asylum into a world-class center of brain health?

"...opened in 1861, changed its name to Austin State Hospital way back in the 1920s. But it stayed in..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

More HB 2 Fallout: Abortion Doctors Sue Dallas Hospital

HB 2 politics hits doctors unlawfully discriminated against by UGHD

"...House Bill 2, requiring that all abortion doctors receive hospital admitting privileges, the doctors sought and received privileges at..."

April 17, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lakeway Hospital Investors Settle With DOJ, HUD

Fraud settlements backed by whistleblower complaint

"...Regional Medical Center, LLC and several of the private hospital’s initial investors...."

Sept. 30, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Dell Medical School Team Unveils Plans to Reinvent Austin State Hospital

Rising from the ashes of the aging mental hospital

"...to transform the historic, haunted, and exhausted Austin State Hospital into a world-class center for brain health has turned..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naishtat to Be Released From Hospital

Internal bleeding after bike accident under control

"...County delegation is set to be released from a hospital in Minnesota after being treated for internal bleeding...."

Aug. 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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.

"...if their livelihoods are threatened by the loss of hospital privileges. Fortunately, theirs is a profession -- one of..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Doctor vs. the Hospital

Relentless whistleblower fights legal war of attrition with Lakeway Medical Center

"...Scott & White Medical Center at Lakeway) as the hospital's sole neurologist. But Van Boven says he was immediately..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

High-Powered Help for Hospital District

But can slick, GOP-friendly HillCo defend the public interest?

"...The fledgling Travis Co. Hospital District may not yet have a chief administrator, but..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hospital District Campaign Ready to Roll

Backers and opponents gear up for a May 15 vote on a Travis Co. health care taxing district

"...public health care advocates will gather Thursday at Brackenridge Hospital to jump-start another campaign – this one to create..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pain and Suffering for Hospital District

City, county spar about money and power over new health care system

"...last week over funding for the new Travis Co. hospital district, the multimillion dollar clash between the city and..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Seton vs. Hospital District?

"...The success of a Travis Co. hospital district may depend on whether Seton Healthcare Network agrees..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Liability Claim Filed Against Lakeway Hospital

Rawney McVaney's story continues

"...several BS&W staff members), concerning McVaney's treatment in the hospital's emergency room earlier this year. As the Chronicle reported..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

City vs. Seton: Coming to a Hospital Near You

Negotiations between City Hall and the Seton Healthcare Network, beginning this week, could determine the future of public health care in Austin.

"...the table" regarding the publicly owned Children's and Brackenridge hospitals, which Seton leases and operates...."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

The City, the New Women's Hospital, and UTMB

"...Galveston has signed on to run the new Women's Hospital located on the redesigned fifth floor of city-owned Brackenridge..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Whistleblower Sues Lakeway Hospital for Illegal Actions

Neurologist's saga continues

"...an injunction against further actions, and reinstatement to his hospital practice. (Technically, the petition updates a Van Boven filing..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Hospital District Gets an Exam From the Lege

Austin and Travis County lawmakers ready a hospital district for the Legislature -- and then the voters.

"...Legislation for a proposed Travis Co. hospital district is entering the final language-haggling stage before filing...."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Feds Sue Owners, Investors of Lakeway Hospital

The group is charged with defrauding the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

"...On Sept. 25, the U.S. Department of Justice filed..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Hospital District Births a Budget

Size of salaries, reserves still at issue in spending plan

"...The Travis Co. Hospital District Board of Managers' crash course in budget-making moved..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Local Restaurants Deliver Meals for Hospital Workers

"...Cafe 34th Street Cafe, is preparing food for Seton Hospital...."

April 30, 2020 Photo Gallery

Hospital District in County Hands

A courthouse exec will handle the interim reins

"...interest with the city of Austin, the Travis Co. Hospital District Board of Managers on Tuesday tapped a county..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Opens Field Hospital as COVID Surge Swells

How soon is now?

"...Austin Public Health reported a record of 117 new hospital admissions, for a total of 601 patients hospitalized for..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Feds Settle Lakeway Hospital Fraud Claims

Still, millions in additional claims remain unresolved

"...against the remaining original investors in the private for-profit hospital. The Chronicle has been following the LRMC story for..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Medical Malpractice Suit Filed Against Lakeway Hospital

Facility charged in 2018 case

"...against Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lakeway and certain hospital personnel. In his petition to the 353rd District Court,..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Filling Hospital Hot Seats

Dozens apply for thankless jobs on the new district board

"...stack of 20 to 25 applications for the new Hospital District Board of Managers sitting on his desk by..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Has a Problem With the Hospital District

"...Dear Editor, I understand the reasons for creating a hospital district in Travis County ["Hospital District Vote Brings Heavy..."

May 14, 2004 Postmarks

Hospital District Vote Brings Heavy Momentum

Hospital district proponents refuse to count their chickens just yet

"...it's safe to assume that the proposed Travis Co. Hospital District has a better than 50-50 chance of winning..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Against Hospital District

"...you guys have really missed the boat on the hospital district ["Hospital District Vote Brings Heavy Momentum," News, April..."

May 13, 2004 Postmarks

Highest Highs, Lowest Lows: Good Looks’ Jake Ames Discharged From Hospital After Being Hit by Car Following Triumphant Release Show

Beloved guitarist caps “miraculous” recovery by playing a song

"...days, for roughly eight hours a day, at the hospital Ames’ girlfriend Vanessa and mom Denise. A GoFundMe for..."

April 15, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

In Production: Something Evil at Brackenridge Hospital

Wrestler-turned-actor Dustin Runnels getting bloody for Scare Package

"...day of shooting, they've taken over the abandoned Brackenridge Hospital on Red River Street. It's the perfect indoor shooting..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Thanks for 2005's Austin State Hospital Story

"...Dear Editor, Re: Your May 27, 2005 Austin State Hospital cemetery story [“In Memoriam,” News]: I thank you so..."

May 31, 2006 Postmarks

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