youth
Lockwood Avenue residents unite to help youth
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Residents in the 900 block came together – as have many other blocks across Austin this summer – to share food, fellowship and hope for the future.
Community
Stop by the Westside health and resource fair today
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The event, which includes free screenings, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 21 at Loretto Hospital, 645 S. Central.
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.
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
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.
News
Report: West Side “epicenter” of heroin crisis in Illinois
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and others are pushing for more funding for treatment rather than incarcerating addicts caught with low amounts of the drug.
Community
Community health fair Saturday at Loretto Hospital
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There will be free screenings and the chance to sign up for insurance at the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
News
Budget crisis starting to hit Austin
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The Democrat-controlled legislature and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner still don’t have a new state spending plan.