African-American
Group pushing to open a mental health center in Austin
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Some question how existing clinics would be affected. West Side voters would have to approve a referendum raising property taxes to pay for the new facility.
affordable care act
Sign up now for health insurance
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In-person counselors can help West Sider residents enroll for the first time or change coverage under the Affordable Care Act on Jan. 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central Ave.
News
More Austin voices needed to fight diesel pollution from freight trains
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Commuters getting on the Green line at Austin Boulevard and residents who live nearby have few options to stop Union Pacific trains from idling.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro
Residents want local partnerships for proposed community health care campus
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The community continues to weigh in on the multi-million dollar project, which would use the vacant Robert Emmet Elementary School building at the corner of Central and Madison.
men's health
Dozens of men turn out for health fair
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The West Side Men’s group hosted last weekend’s event, which featured information from physicians and included free health screenings.
Community
Register now for next weekend’s 5k walk/run
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Austin P.O.W.E.R. of Life is sponsoring the annual race, which starts at Chicago and Mayfield avenues Sept. 24.
Community
West Side men invited to health fair this weekend
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Stop by the free event Sept. 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loretto Hospital.
29th Ward
Another neighborhood school tests positive for lead
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The devices that tested high have been turned off at three Austin schools – Ella Flagg Young, Lewis and Spencer. Other West Side schools must still be tested.
News
Lead found in some Chicago parks drinking fountains
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High levels have not been found in the handful of Austin facilities officials have tested so far, according to documents obtained by WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio.
health
City-operated farmers markets up and running in Austin
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From 2 to 7 p.m. stop by Columbus Park (Tuesdays), La Follette Park (Wednesdays) and Austin Town Hall (Thursdays).