A lawsuit has been filed against Ascension Seton after a ransomware attack led to a data breach, compromising patient data. The FBI is investigating the incident attributed to the Black Basta group.

Travis County is launching a Mental Health Diversion Pilot Program to provide care instead of incarceration for individuals with mental health and substance issues.

The Future Healthcare Heroes completion ceremony honored 18 high school students who participated in a healthcare initiative, providing them certifications, mentorship, and hands-on medical experiences.

Several Texas hospitals, including Dell Seton and Baylor Scott & White, received 'C' ratings from the Leapfrog Group; Baylor disputes the data, citing high CMS ratings.

Austin is developing a grant to aid home-based child care, while Leander and Liberty Hill ISDs seek to support autistic students with a collaborative grant.

The DEA is considering downgrading marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which could impact research, medical use, and banking in states like Texas.

Researchers at the University of Texas use AI and neuroimaging to detect early signs of bipolar disorder in children with a family history of the illness.

Manos de Cristo, a non-profit in Austin, provides affordable dental care and other essential services to the underserved, assisting about 30,000 people annually.

Syphilis cases surge in Austin, mirroring a national trend, with a significant rise in infections and test demands at local clinics. Various factors including healthcare access and a shortage of the key antibiotic contribute to the increase.

The Austin Police Department is funding $50,000 for free EMDR training for counselors willing to provide 50 pro bono sessions, to enhance trauma support.

Austin's health initiative encourages businesses and faith groups to apply for wellness certification and compete for the title of Mayor’s Healthiest Workplaces by July 31, 2024.

Austin Public Health is archiving its COVID-19 Dashboard due to changes in reporting requirements and a shift in focus to broader respiratory illnesses monitoring.

Eight governors, led by Texas Gov. Abbott, oppose President Biden's healthcare policies, fearing a $48 billion cut in Medicaid funds, which they argue will harm vulnerable populations.