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Humana Communities Benefit Grant Open to Austin Non-Profits
Applications from not-for-profits are currently being accepted applications for a $100,000 charitable grant in Austin. Humana Inc. and the Humana Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm, are currently accepting applications for the $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit.
Digital Dallas Dentist Reducing X-ray Exposure for Patients
One person in the U.S. dies every hour from oral cancer according to figures compiled by the Oral Cancer Foundation. There are a number of practices and procedures available for healthcare providers to offer patients to prevent the desease. One Dallas-area dentist is committed to being on the cutting edge for his patients.
Texas House Honors Youngster with Juvenile Arthritis
An inspirational and resilient 5th grader from Dripping Springs, TX has by honored by the Texas House of Representatives for his efforts to help generate awareness about the devastating affects of living with arthritis pain every minute of every day.
Addition at Dell Children’s Allows More Space and Programs for Pediatric Patients
Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas’ next chapter began with the opening of its new bed tower – the W.H. and Elaine McCarty South Tower. This expansion increases the hospital’s capacity and brings additional medical innovations to children in Central Texas.
Eight Texas Hospitals on Becker’s 100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare
Eight Texas hospitals from the Houston, Dallas and Austin area have been named in the Becker’s Hospital Review and Becker’s ASC Review annual list of “100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare.”
Some Diabetes Medications May Carry Risks
African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders and the elderly are groups more frequently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Millions of Americans are diagnosed with the most common form of diabetes, and many more are unaware they are at high risk.
Three Seton Facilities Awarded Joint Commission Gold Seal for Spine Surgery
An organization committed to improve health care for the public by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value has given their seal of approval to three Austin area hospitals. Seton Medical Center Austin, University Medical Center Brackenridge and Seton Medical Center Williamson in Round Rock have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for their disease-specific spine surgery programs.
American Lung Association Report States Air Quality Improves in Travis County
In keeping with a trend seen across the nation, Travis County, which includes the city of Austin, has cut year-round particle pollution levels from the prior year according to the State of the Air 2013 report released by The American Lung Association.
Seton and UT Southwestern Led Medical Research Projects Announced
Seven Austin medical research projects awarded $186,000 in grants by the Seton/UT Southwestern Clinical Research Institute of Austin.
Seton Healthcare Family Leaders to Assume Additional Responsibilities
Jesus Garza, an executive with more than 20 years public administration and private executive management has been named chief executive officer of Seton Healthcare Family.
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