Central Health adding 13 naloxone distribution units in Travis County
Travis County will soon have nearly 50 different sites where naloxone will be available to the community for free, as Central Health expands its distribution network across the county.
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Central Health adding 13 naloxone distribution units in Travis County
Travis County will soon have nearly 50 different sites where naloxone will be available to the community for free, as Central Health expands its distribution network across the county.
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Dam That Cancer: 10-hour paddle powers mental health for cancer survivors and their families
A 10-hour paddle for a powerful purpose. Flatwater's Dam That Cancer raises millions for mental health care for cancer survivors.
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AI helping Austin doctors prevent colon cancer and conduct life-saving screenings
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer‑related deaths in men and the fourth leading cause in women, according to the American Cancer Society. When combined, it becomes the second deadliest cancer in the U.S.
Experimental UT cancer drug tricks immune system into attacking tumors like a virus
Researchers at UT Austin and UT MD Anderson say an experimental chemotherapy drug prompts cancer cells to mimic viral infections, triggering an immune response that attacks tumors and may reduce the need for higher chemo doses.
'Some women lose their PTSD diagnosis in five days': UT Austin tests fast-track therapy for moms
A UT Austin study is testing whether a proven PTSD therapy can help pregnant women heal — faster than ever before.
Kind Clinic offers same-day PrEP pilot program
Kind Clinic of Austin Koenig is holding its same-day HIV prevention medication pilot program starting March 13 until April 17.
https://www.kxan.com/news/simplehealth/kind-clinic-offers-same-day-prep-pilot-program/
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Living with Type 1 diabetes: One child's journey
KXAN sat down with a family affected by the illness to learn about their journey managing it and their mission to educate and inspire others.
https://www.kxan.com/news/simplehealth/living-with-type-1-diabetes-one-childs-journey/
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'It took a team': One couples path through endometriosis, and the doctor who helped them find answers
For years, Lindsey Hollmann-Butz suspected something more than routine cramps was behind her difficult periods. She also suspected the condition could shadow her hopes of having a baby.
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Austin hospital debuts new CT scan technology to help clinical decision making
The Heart Hospital of Austin will begin offering the world's first photo-counting CT scanner that will allow physicians to see more detailed images to help provide more confident decision-making.
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