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Central Health unveils new online application to help …

WEBCentral Health launched an online application for the Medical Access Program giving residents the ability to apply for health coverage from the homes and remain safe during …

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Friday Health Plans Provides Insurance Coverage With …

WEBSHARE. Sonia Porras with Friday Health Plans spoke with Studio 512 about what options to consider during open enrollment. Sonia says, “If you buy your own …

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Austin nonprofit offering assistance enrolling in health …

WEBAUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s a good chance you or someone you know doesn’t have health insurance. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas has the …

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Do face masks work

WEBPeer reviewed. An October 2020 study in Extreme Mechanics Letters found that cloth face coverings, particularly masks with multiple layers, have over 70% blocking efficiency. Multiple-layered

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New interactive dashboard shows respiratory infection …

WEBAUSTIN (KXAN) — A new interactive respiratory virus dashboard launched by the Texas Department of State Health Services shows trends in illnesses like COVID …

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What's making adults and kids sick in Austin recently

WEBKXAN checked in with four local doctors to see what’s making kids and adults sick. “More adults are coming in with upper respiratory complaints, including …

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Texas COVID vaccine waitlist: How to sign up for state …

WEBIf you need any additional support, DSHS asks that you call its Texas Vaccine Support Center at 1 (833) 832-7067. It is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. everyday. …

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Best hospitals in Texas and Austin, ranked by US News

WEBMemorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center. 5. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple. 5. Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. 7. St. David’s Medical …

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott outlines health care priorities

WEBUpdated: Jan 22, 2021 / 03:28 PM CST. AUTSIN (Nexstar) — On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the state from Houston Methodist Hospital, touting the hospital’s vaccination distribution as a

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CDC predicts late summer COVID wave. What are levels …

WEBDr. Desmar Walkes, medical director with APH, told KXAN last week the regional health department is tracking any possible trends that could emerge. Walkes …

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How Austin Public Health completes thousands of health …

WEBIn 2023, APH completed more than 7,000 inspections. All locations that require a health inspection to operate must be inspected twice a year. In order to …

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February 2024: Which local restaurants received a perfect health

WEBRestaurants with a perfect health inspection score in January 2024. Some chain restaurants also earned perfect scores: Dairy Queen, located at 12937 North FM …

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2024 Heart Ball returns to Austin in May — how to get tickets

WEBUpdated: Apr 15, 2024 / 03:57 PM CDT. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Join the American Heart Association and KXAN for the 2024 Heart of Austin Heart Ball on May 4. …

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KXAN Simple Health KXAN Austin

WEBKXAN’s Simple Health initiative was formed in partnership with the American Heart Association to bring Central Texans compelling stories and relevant resources …

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Austin’s new psychiatric hospital: Which problems it’ll help, which

WEBLeaders said the building and program redesign mark a shift in the way people with mental health are treated, moving away from a congregational warehouse …

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Nearly 170 new doctors join Austin’s healthcare workforce, …

WEBDr. Rodney Young, a teacher at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, said the strongest predictor of where a physician will choose to practice is where …

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What’s needed to make a diversion center successful

WEBA diversion center is meant to be an alternative to jail. In Travis County, the plan is to serve people accused of minor offenses or who are experiencing drug …

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Meet the new CEO of Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district

WEBUpdated: Dec 21, 2023 / 07:08 PM CST. SHARE. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County’s hospital district, which Austinites voted on and help pay for, is getting new leadership. …

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New research may fuel debate of risks and benefits of COVID-19 …

WEBAUSTIN (KXAN) — A new study published this month found possible links between the COVID-19 vaccine and health conditions.. The research is the largest …

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Sendero Health Plans "not out of the woods" yet, says Central Health

WEBThose individuals who switched from MAP to Sendero will be allowed to re-enroll in MAP. Central Health’s budget for the 2019 Fiscal Year is $258.4 million. The …

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Terry Black’s Barbecue opens new location in Waco

WEBUpdated: Apr 19, 2024 / 12:51 PM CDT. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas’ famous barbecue joint Terry Black’s just opened a new location in Waco. It’s the …

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Voter Guide: What to know for the May 4 local elections

WEBTuesday, April 23: Last day to apply to vote by mail. Tuesday, April 30: Early voting ends. Saturday, May 4: Election Day. Hours for early voting are typically Monday …

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Ascension Seton faces a slew of problems, how it impacts Austinites

WEBUpdated: Mar 3, 2023 / 03:06 PM CST. AUSTIN (KXAN)– In the past few weeks, one of Central Texas’ three major healthcare systems, Ascension Seton, has faced a slew of …

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Austin Public Health launches hotline for COVID-19 services

WEBClick to submit a coronavirus story tip. The hotline will provide information and referral services such legal case management, applying for unemployment and one …

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Meningitis survivor advocates against changing vaccine schedule

WEBMeningitis survivor advocates against changing vaccine schedule. Posted: Apr 19, 2024 / 09:50 AM CDT. Updated: Apr 19, 2024 / 09:50 AM CDT. Doctors said …

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Inpatient behavioral treatment unit for teens opens in Williamson

WEBAs the demand for behavioral health services for teens continues to increase in Central Texas, officials in Williamson County on Wednesday celebrated the …

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Here’s what illnesses Austin-area doctors say are circulating this

WEBSingh: Respiratory infections cause runny noses, sore throats, and coughs that sometimes bring up mucus. In general, people tend to feel tired as well and they may or may not have a fever

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Texas reports human case of avian flu virus

WEBThe Texas Department of State Health Services, or DSHS, reported Monday a human case of avian influenza A(H5N1), also known as bird flu, in the state.

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