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COVID hospitalizations, death rise in what could be …

WebAustin, Texas — If you are coughing and sneezing, it might be more serious than cedar fever. Hospitalizations for COVID are up----as are numbers of influenza cases …

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US going through first increase in COVID since end of …

WebWASHINGTON (TND) — The U.S. is seeing a rise in coronavirus cases for the first time since the public health emergency was ended in May, the first that will …

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Austin ISD addresses COVID-19 health plans for 2022-2023 school …

WebAUSTIN, Texas — As students return to the classroom this week, one of Austin ISD's top priorities remains keeping the students healthy. This comes as monkeypox has reached the Austin community and COVID-19 continues to spread. Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin Public Health Authority briefed the Austin ISD board on the latest COVID-19 …

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US struggles with increased COVID, flu, RSV amid falling …

WebWASHINGTON (TND) — COVID infections and hospitalizations are rising as the U.S. goes through its first seasonal uptick after the end of the public health …

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Austin among the top ten healthiest cities in the US, study …

WebLocation and health come hand in hand with some places that highlight wellness by expanding access to nutritious food and recreational facilities. And with the …

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Influenza, COVID-19 cases on the rise in Central Texas

WebAUSTIN, Texas — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging Americans to take holiday health precautions as respiratory viruses continue …

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Medicaid and CHIP coverage expanded to a full year for …

WebAUSTIN, Texas — Good news for Texas moms as the state's Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, coverage will be extended from just two …

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Austin-based company developing treatment for lung …

WebEvery year, about 2,000 people in the U. S. receive a lung transplant. “The main issue for the survival and outcome of a transplant—lung, kidney, heart or any organ …

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Austin is one of the healthiest cities in the US, report finds

WebAUSTIN, Texas — When it comes to healthiest places to live in the United States, Austin ranks pretty high. According to a new report from WalletHub, Austin falls just out of the top 10--at number eleven--of the healthiest cities in America.. The study looked at factors like cost of medical visits to fruit and vegetable consumption to fitness clubs …

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New Report says Austin is turning into life sciences …

WebWe are driving the story. We are driving what happens elsewhere.”. He says Austin is now changing the narrative. “We’re losing that emerging hub title and really …

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Texas is the worst state in the nation for children's health care

WebWith the health and safety of our families more important than ever, it's not great to learn that when it comes to taking care of children's health, no state is worse at …

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Tensions brew between two healthcare agencies …

WebAUSTIN, Texas — Tensions are brewing between two healthcare agencies providing care to low-income Travis County residents. Central Health and Ascension …

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Central Health report finds Austin unaffordability complicating

WebAs Austin gets more expensive, healthcare gets out of the reach of more Central Texans. The new report confirms an affordability crisis. The median income of a …

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Integral Care opening new clinic in NE Austin

WebAUSTIN, Texas — Integral Care’s St. John Clinic will offer healthcare to over 5,000 people in Travis County starting on Monday. The new clinic, located at 6937 N. IH …

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St. David's HealthCare announces new hospitals, expansions in

WebSt. David's HealthCare announces two new full-service hospitals are coming to Kyle and Leander, among a list of other facility expansions and renovations. The health care system's project list totals nearly a billion dollars altogether. "These are areas that are especially hot and so we've been looking at these areas for a number of years," said …

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New Pflugerville CommunityCare Health Center aims to help low

WebPresident and CEO for CommunityCare Health Center, Jaeson Fournier, said the new clinic is a direct response of the growing and changing needs in Travis County. …

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Empowering Black Men's Health: A Beacon of Hope During Black …

WebAUSTIN, Texas — During Black History Month, we're spotlighting the groundbreaking efforts of a nonprofit dedicated to tackling the healthcare disparities …

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Up to 80% drop in mammograms during COVID pandemic gets the Big

WebAn alarming number of women are skipping their mammograms because of COVID-19. The big drop in numbers could have serious consequences in years to come because early detection allows doctors to find breast cancer in its most treatable stage. To reverse the downward trend in Central Texas a new effort is underway to get more …

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Texas infectious disease experts warns declining COVID-19 cases

WebAustin-Travis County is showing improvements in the fight against COVID-19 as daily cases and hospitalization continue to decline. “What we are seeing is that folks …

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