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APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Oct. 1-4

WEBAUSTIN, Texas - Austin Public Health (APH) and Travis County announced they are partnering with local community organizations to provide free COVID-19 …

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City of Austin retiring COVID-19 dashboard after four years: APH

WEBPublished April 11, 2024 1:34pm CDT. Austin. FOX 7 Austin. AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Public Health's COVID-19 Dashboard is retiring after four years of presenting data on …

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Austin Public Health offering free COVID tests at two new locations

WEBCurrent availability for scheduled tests at this location is Jan. 3-7 with times ranging from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Testing services are free and provided by Austin Public …

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Mental health crisis: Parents and professionals say Texas is failing

WEBCall 1-800-448-3000 or text "VOICE" to 20121. The Trevor Lifeline provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, …

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Dozens of Texas hospitals are out of ICU beds as …

WEBThe Texas Tribune. AUSTIN, Texas - Dozens of Texas hospitals have run out of intensive care unit beds as COVID-19 surges faster than any other time during the pandemic, propelled by the new …

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Dr. Escott transitions to Chief Medical Officer role

WEBUpdated May 6, 2021 7:25pm CDT. Austin. FOX 7 Austin. AUSTIN, Texas - Dr. Mark Escott, the interim public health authority for Austin - Travis County, is transitioning into a different role with

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New Austin State Hospital takes shape with new …

WEBPublished November 29, 2022 6:18pm CST. Austin. FOX 7 Austin. New Austin State Hospital takes shape with new features for treatment. That change may not begin until after the new hospital site

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Austin-Travis County down to Stage 3 COVID risk-based guidelines

WEBAustin-Travis County has moved down to Stage 3 of Austin Public Health's COVID risk-based guidelines, according to District 2 Austin City Councilwoman Vanessa …

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Pandemic has created shortage in home healthcare workers in Texas

WEBAUSTIN, Texas - Home healthcare workers and parents of patients gathered at the Texas Law Center Tuesday morning to call on state lawmakers to allocate more …

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Flu shots available for Texas State students, faculty and staff

WEBThe flu shot cost is covered by most in-network health insurance plans or $25 for out-of-network or uninsured patients, says the university. RELATED: Free drive …

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TIMELINE: Texas continued response to COVID-19 pandemic

WEBThe public health disaster orders schools to be closed statewide until at least April 3. The disaster also orders a ban on dine-in eating and gathering in groups of …

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H-E-B opens its first wellness primary care clinic in Austin

WEBThe clinics accept cash, credit, and flexible spending account payments. H-E-B officially opened the H-E-B Wellness Primary Care Clinic on Thursday, May 12 at …

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Austin’s hospital region only has two ICU beds left due to

WEBAustin-Travis County is reporting almost 600 people in the area are hospitalized with 218 in the ICU and 147 on a ventilator. AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas …

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New Fire 1 system aims to improve congestive heart failure …

WEBFire 1 is a new system that aims to improve treatment for patients with congestive heart failure. In this HealthBeat, Rebecca Thomas speaks with a doctor …

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New APH opioid dashboard shows data on overdoses, deaths

WEBFOX 7 Austin. AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Public Health (APH) has published a new dashboard to help community members access and view data on opioid overdoses. …

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Texas lawmakers take on rising health care costs with HB 711

WEBThe Texas House Select-Health Care Reform committee had HB 711 on its agenda, which was filed by state Rep. James Frank (R-Wichita Falls). Frank drafted the …

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Nonprofit clinic in Austin offers free healthcare for uninsured kids

WEBLirios Pediatrics provides 100% free healthcare services to uninsured kids from 0 to 18. They have Spanish translators on site, and they also use a HIPAA …

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Texas person diagnosed with bird flu

WEBThe Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed the state’s first human case of avian influenza, or bird flu, on Monday. This comes after the virus was …

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Central Health sues Ascension Texas over low-income patient care

WEBCentral Health claims Ascension Texas is failing to meet its contractual obligations to provide care for low income residents. But, Ascension claims Central …

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STI testing urged as public health officials see rising infection …

WEBAUSTIN, Texas - Austin - Travis County public health officials are urging residents to get tested amid rising numbers of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The …

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Austin urologist discusses top men’s health issues

WEBTop men's health issues. Dr. Stuart Wolf, a urologist with Dell Medical School and Seton Urology Group, talks to John Krinjak about some of the health issues …

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Austin neurologist speaks on how actor Michael J. Fox has helped

WEBPublished October 11, 2022 8:21pm CDT. HealthBeat. FOX 7 Austin. Local neurologist speaks on how Michael J. Fox has helped Parkinson's community. Michael J. Fox made …

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