breast cancer
Get a free mammogram this month
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Free screenings are available to women living in the Austin ZIP codes of 60651, 60644, 60624, 60623 and 60612. Women living outside those areas can get a mammogram at a reduced rate.
Austin Coming Together
Free food and film festival
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The free event, organized by the Austin Eats collaborative, will feature food, films and a panel discussion. It will be held Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at By the Hand Club for Kids, 415 N. Laramie.
breast cancer
Free mammograms this week
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Free 3D screening mammograms will be offered to the first 40 eligible women Oct. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the River Forest Medical Campus, 420 William St, Building B. Call 708-763-7911 to request a screening.
Community
Sign up for Austin’s annual 5K
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Time is running out to register for this year’s Austin P.O.W.E.R. run/walk that will be held Saturday, Sept. 17. Registration is $35 per person, or $300 for groups of 10. Sign up now!
drugs
West Siders learn how to prevent drug overdoses
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Loretto Hospital and Maryville Academy offered free Narcan and trainings last week to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.
Community
Loretto Hospital offering free overdose prevention training Wednesday
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The training will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 31 at The Loretto Hospital. Behavioral health clinicians from the hospital and Maryville Academy will show participants how to administer Narcan, which can reverse the effects of an overdose.
988
Advocates hope new suicide phone number makes it easier to get help
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People in crisis or their loved ones wanting to get them help are encouraged to call 9-8-8 rather than the (800) number that had been available.
back to school
Don’t miss Summer Fest West
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All are welcome at the free event, which will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at Marshall High School Campus Park, 3300 W. Jackson Blvd. There will be food, health screenings, bounce houses, entertainment and more.
Community
Bike for peace this weekend in Austin
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Join the community ride for peace. Meet at Bethel New Life, 4950 S. Thomas, at 9 a.m. Aug. 6. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome. Water and snacks will be provided.
A Safe Haven
A Safe Haven to open behavioral health center
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The non-profit will open a behavioral healthcare center later this year or early next year with the $2 million federal grant.