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Sign up starts Nov. 1 for Obamacare

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | November 1, 2017

Enrollment for 2018 coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 15. Enrollment for Medicare began in mid-October and ends Dec. 7.

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Congressman Danny Davis, others blasts GOP’s vote to dismantle Obamacare

By Austin Weekly News | May 15, 2017

Repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act was also criticized by local residents who have benefited from the coverage that is now in peril.

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Town hall set for Thursday night

By AustinTalks | April 19, 2017

State lawmakers La Shawn Ford, Camille Lilly and Don Harmon want to know what you think about access to health care and other issues facing the state.

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Free financial literacy workshop Saturday

By AustinTalks | November 10, 2016

State Rep. La Shawn Ford is hosting the event from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.

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Time running out to sign up for Obamacare

By AustinTalks | February 4, 2015

Two events will be held this Saturday, Feb. 7, one at Sankofa Cultural Arts Center and the other at Loretto Hospital.

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Monday is the deadline to enroll for health care

By AustinTalks | March 26, 2014

There are several locations on the West Side where you can get signed up between now and Monday night.

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West Side women encouraged to seek screening, exams for breast cancer

By Andrea Watson | November 21, 2012

There are many services in and outside the Austin community that provide free or reduced cost exams and mammograms to detect and treat breast cancer early.

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Fewer Austin residents claim unemployment

By Ellyn Fortino | August 24, 2012

Recent information shows the rate has dropped, leaving some to believe the economy is getting better but others say it’s down because people have exhausted their benefits.

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Free health fair this Saturday in Austin

By Maya Ferdynus | July 22, 2010

The event at Third Unitarian Church is one of several that will be held in coming weeks on the West Side. Others will be held July 28, and Aug. 7 and 11.

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