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Opinion

The problem with fast food

By Rickie P. Brown Sr. | February 11, 2013

Graphic designer and artist Rickie P. Brown Sr. presents a cartoon that addresses obesity in America.

News

African-Americans more susceptible to stroke

By Ellyn Fortino | June 15, 2012

Austin residents and the American Heart Association share risk factors and preventative methods for the condition that can lead to disability and death.

News

New community kitchen aims to improve health

By Marcus Pass | October 30, 2011

New cooking classes are being offered at the Westside Health Authority.

News

More than 100 Austin residents get out and walk

By Patrick Smith | October 3, 2011

Building a Healthier Austin hopes more West Siders will make exercise a part of their everyday lives.

News

Program helps youth stay fit and eat right

By Mario Lekovic | June 24, 2011

Move N’ Crunch, operated by Westside Health Authority and funded by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, will continue at several Austin sites over the next school year.

Community

Men’s Health 101

By Cody McSellers-McCray | June 23, 2011

Make sure you’re helping your husband, dad, brother, nephew, grandfather, cousin or friend take care of himself and stay healthy.

Community

Focus this month on having a healthy heart

By Cody McSellers-McCray | February 11, 2011

Don’t let your family’s health history stop you from being fit and well.

News

School clinic marks national health week for men and boys with free tests

By Vee L. Harrison | June 20, 2010

Many of the men who were checked last week at the Austin School Health Center learned they have high blood pressure. That’s why organizers want West Side residents to participate in two more free health clinics July 28 and Aug. 11.

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