Austin celebrated the 2024 National Day of Racial Healing with discussions on race and mental health, in collaboration with the Austin Justice Coalition and Hogg Foundation.

Austin startup Otherweb has launched an app that customizes news feeds and educates users on content quality, while MindBar offers affordable mental health resources via video classes and worksheets.

The Pflugerville Public Library introduced a nursing pod to provide privacy for breastfeeding mothers, responding to community needs for a dedicated space.

Texas recovered over $200 million from Medicaid fraud in 2023 through Attorney General Ken Paxton's office investigations, with 79 indictments and 61 convictions.

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center completed its $53.1 million expansion, marking 40 years of service with a new tower and 34-bed care unit, reflecting significant investment in Central Texas healthcare.

Central Health in Austin is battling increasing poverty and healthcare disparities, with strategic efforts underway to improve access and services.

US women are increasingly obtaining abortion pills in advance, with demand spiking around key legal developments regarding abortion rights, according to studies.

The U.S. faces a rise in respiratory illnesses post-holidays, with a spike in COVID-19 cases attributed to the JN.1 variant. However, experts note hospitalizations and deaths, though increasing, are not at previous surge levels.

Central Texas's We Are Blood faces a severe shortage of Type O blood and platelets and urges residents to donate, highlighting the inclusion of more LGBTQ+ donors under revised FDA guidelines.

Austin-based startup Blackdot launches an automatic tattooing device that promises less pain and high-resolution tattoos, with a booking schedule already full and plans to expand to major cities.

Hays County Mental Health Court partners with Evoke Wellness to provide substance abuse treatment to court participants, regardless of insurance status.

Texas residents face high pollen counts causing cedar fever, with health experts advising antihistamines, nasal sprays, and mask-wearing as treatments over local honey.

St. David's HealthCare in Austin welcomed the first baby of 2024, a girl named Aralyn, born at 12:10 a.m. Her arrival symbolizes new beginnings and hope for the future.