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Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.

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Five Million Strong

“5 million people across the U.S. have now been trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)”

FROM: Mental Health First Aid

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What Texas Can Teach Us About the Crisis in Primary Care

“We found that primary care practices across Texas are facing growing administrative burden, workforce challenges, fragmented coverage, and increasing expectations to address patients’ complex health and social needs.”

FROM: The Commonwealth Fund

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Texas Conference to Spotlight Family Farms and Local Food Systems

“Often described as the largest gathering of independent family farmers and local food advocates in Texas, the annual conference focuses on strengthening regional food systems, sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty.”

FROM: Natural Awakenings

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Hays County nonprofits granted $2.04M to boost maternal care

“The St. David's Foundation awarded grants totaling $2.04 million to four Hays County organizations providing perinatal care, including the Hill Country Women’s Health Collective.”

FROM: Community Impact

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Travis County unveils 5-year plan to expand youth mental health services

“Travis County officials presented a five-year plan to broaden youth mental health services, targeting barriers that prevent families from accessing care including high costs, provider shortages and lack of services in outlying areas”

FROM: Community Impact

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ComForCare helps seniors age in place, brings preventive care home

“For four years, Dr. Akanksha Bist has been working with patients and their families to be proactive in ensuring they are able to continue living independently either at home or in a care facility.”

FROM: Community Impact

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