HEALTH CARE
Graphic visualization of coronavirus
UT experts predict a 96% chance of worsening COVID-19 rates in Travis County in coming weeks
The public-access lagoon will serve as the centerpiece for more than 1 million square feet of commercial development, including a full-service hotel and conference center planned for the property. (Rendering courtesy city of Leander)
4-acre lagoon coming to Leander and more Central Texas news
The Texas Department of State Health Services is preparing for the spread of flu and COVID-19 this fall and winter. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Q&A: Texas Department of State Health Services medical officer on preparing for flu season
An influenza vaccination is administered at an Austin Public Health facility in late September.
Where to find free and reduced-price flu shots in the Austin area
Dr. Mark Escott, interim Austin-Travis County health authority
Austin’s top health care official warns ‘pandemic fatigue’ could result in new surge of COVID-19 cases
Travis County Administration Building
For second straight year, Travis County adopts higher property tax rate for budget
Austin ISD prepares to return to class
After delaying school year start, Austin ISD grapples with phasing students, faculty back to classrooms
While current hospitalization information is believed to be accurate, more than a hundred hospitalizations went unreported due to a misunderstanding between the county and a local health care system, nearly doubling the county's total. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
160 Hays County COVID-19 hospitalizations went unreported for months
Dr. Anthony Fauci will speak at a webinar hosted by the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce. (Courtesy Dr. Anthony Fauci)
Buda-based organization to host webinar featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci
Central Health administrative building in Austin
Central Health finalizes budget with increased tax rate, more health care services for low-income residents
"This season is a big, black box, and there are a lot of unknowns, as far as what the season's going to look like," said Dr. Bradley Berg, a BSW pediatrics doctor in Round Rock. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Baylor Scott & White Health to host 9 Austin-area drive-thru flu shot clinics
Dr. Sam Rolon is a physician for Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Creekside Family Medicine in The Woodlands. (Courtesy St. Luke's Health)
Q&A: St. Luke's physician shares advice on flu season, vaccine and prevention
Brackenridge hosptial in downtown Austin
Next year’s Central Health budget to include construction costs on Red River Street realignment, three new clinics
Free COVID-19 testing will take place in Georgetown Sept. 12-15 (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Free COVID-19 testing taking place in Georgetown Sept. 12-15
Brushy Creek mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Brushy Creek mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus