The Central Texas VA is planning a $44.5M, ~64,000 sq ft outpatient clinic at 4425 University Blvd in Round Rock to expand primary, mental-health and specialty care for veterans.

Federal and lab alerts say cychlorphine — a synthetic opioid possibly 10x stronger than fentanyl — is appearing in the illicit supply and has been linked to dozens of deaths. Austin's naloxone access matters.

Austin Regional Clinic will stop offering obstetrics at its Seton Northwest clinic on Oct. 1, 2026, redirecting deliveries to other ARC sites and partner hospitals.

The Dallas Foundation is directing $2 million to local groups to expand postpartum visits, contraception access and a regional birthing platform across Dallas County.

Austin Public Health confirmed Travis County’s first measles case of 2026 after an unvaccinated man sought care in north Austin. Investigators are tracing contacts and urging vaccination.

St. David's announced a $27.7M project at Round Rock Medical Center to add 34 beds and expand electrophysiology services, boosting local inpatient and cardiac capacity. The work is slated to finish by the end of 2026.

State regulators want to ban at‑home injections of ketamine and require clinics to register and meet safety standards, prompting industry pushback over access and cost.

An FDA‑cleared stimulation system is restoring grip and dexterity for Austin patients with cervical spinal cord injuries.

Central Health will begin seeing patients at its renovated Hancock campus on April 24, starting with the David Powell HIV clinic, pharmacy and lab services.

The Texas Medical Association has joined a multistate antitrust suit accusing Claritev and major insurers of underpaying out‑of‑network claims, alleging billions in losses for doctors.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries doubled local grantmaking in Bexar County to $15M in 2026, backing 61 nonprofits and expanding services across San Antonio.

Central Health is adding 13 Narcan vending sites — bringing countywide locations to 45 — placing free naloxone at clinics, jails and partner sites around Travis County.

A Travis County judge kept a wrongful‑death suit against an Austin kratom seller and influencer in local court. The case raises questions about concentrated 7‑OH in over‑the‑counter products.