Austin Public Health is warning residents to be vigilant about preventing the spread of mpox, concerned about the potential for a resurgence of the virus. After months without any new cases detected, the health department confirmed a single new case in late May. Additionally, several clusters of mpox have emerged in other cities, including Chicago, which […]
Olivia Aldridge, KUT
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Dell Seton Medical Center will get a $280 million expansion
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas is set to get a major expansion to the tune of $280 million, the facility’s parent hospital system Ascension Seton announced Monday. The expansion will add 150 beds and more than 160,000 square feet to Dell Seton. Four new floors will be added to the top […]
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A new report says Austin allergies aren’t that bad. Locals beg to differ.
For folks moving to Austin, experiencing the first brush with cedar fever is practically a rite of passage. Griping about allergies is a sacred activity that unites the newbies with folks born-and-raised in Austin. So when a report was released this month that boldly declared Austin’s allergies aren’t that bad compared to other cities, it […]
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Austin Public Health offers $50 gift cards for COVID vaccinations and boosters
Anyone who gets a Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot at an Austin Public Health vaccination event will be eligible to receive a $50 Visa gift card, the agency said Monday. APH said it hopes the incentive will be helpful to people who would have to take unpaid time off from work to get vaccinated. The agency […]