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.
Foundation Communities Inc. Wins Humana Communities Benefit $100,000 Award in Austin
A nationally-recognized nonprofit organization that provides supportive housing to low- and moderate-income families has been awarded a $100,000 grant as the winner of this year’s Humana Communities Benefit program in Austin. The grant is funded by the Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc.
Three Austin Nonprofit Organizations Named as Finalists for Humana Communities Benefit Award
Three Austin nonprofit organizations are vying for the second annual $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit grant to create new programs or enhance ongoing activities that have a positive transformational impact on the organization – Family Eldercare, the Marbridge Foundation and Foundation Communities.
With Austin’s Med School on November’s Ballot, It is Time for New Voices to be Heard?
For the UT Medical School -Austin proposal to be successful, it is time for new voices to lead the charge. Political, civic and community leadership need to step aside and let the voices of those that would truly benefit from the school be heard. Voices like quadripertic Daniel Curtis, who might have benefited from a medical school in Austin.
Seton’s Jesús Garza: Obamacare is Significant Step Towards Better Care for Americans
“The passage of health care reform marked a significant step towards better care for all Americans,” said Jesús Garza, interim executive director for the Seton Healthcare Family.
Austin Medical School Officially Supported by Unviversity of Texas Regents
A resolution that dedicates $30 million annually to support the launch, operation and staffing of a medical school in Austin has been passed by the University of Texas System Board of Regents. The resolution additionally commits $25 million beyond that time period.
Two Texas Hospitals Systems Recognized for Highest Improve Quality and Lowering Mortality Rate
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System of Houston and Hospital Corporation of America’s (HCA) Central and West Texas Division that include Central Texas-based St. David’s HealthCare and El Paso-based Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. were named among the nation’s 15 top U.S. health systems by Thomson Reuters.
CEOs Talk Wellness at Texas CEO Magazine Roundtable
Corporate, civic and healthcare leaders discussed the challenge of encouraging healthy habits to reduce catastrophic disease in the workforce during a recent Texas CEO Magazine sponsored roundtable.
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