Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
San Antonio mental health response program in middle of rapid expansion
SA CORE pilot program began in spring 2022, now its citywide and soon-to-be 24/7.
FROM: KSAT
Samaritan Health Ministries Supports Healthcare For Uninsured Families
Samaritan Health Ministries is on a mission to provide free, high quality, accessible transformational health and wellness services that support healthy living among uninsured families in the Greater Williamson County.
FROM: KXAN
New Braunfels veteran organizes community walks to emphasize mental health
Every Tuesday, a group of community members meet at the Landa Park train station in New Braunfels to walk through the park together and raise awareness for veterans' mental health.
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Austin ISD implements new yoga program for mental health
Some teachers say they've already seen the program make a big impact, both on the staff and the students.
FROM: KVUE
Texas A&M professor leads mental health training initiative in South Bexar County
Texas A&M University-San Antonio's Professor Stephan Lenz is leading the charge on a vital project addressing mental health concerns in South Bexar County.
FROM: NEWS4SA
Rebuilt Austin State Hospital expands psychiatric care in Central Texas
Officials celebrated the grand opening of the rebuilt Austin State Hospital May 15. The facility includes 240 patient rooms and amenities.
FROM: Community Impact
Local organizations, schools work to combat nursing shortages in Central Texas
A handful of Austin-area organizations and educational institutions are working to combat projected nursing shortages with special programs, partnerships and scholarships.
FROM: Community Impact
Over 1 million Texas children dropped from Medicaid since April 2023
Texas has removed more children from Medicaid than any other state, according to a new Georgetown University report.
FROM: Community Impact
UT Health San Antonio establishes Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders
Pioneering initiative advances research, treatment, recovery support and education
FROM: Be Well, Texas
Specialty court becomes first certified Level 1 Trauma-Informed court in Bexar County
Reflejo Court is a 12-month program for first time offenders of family violence
FROM: KSAT
Williamson County partnership increases access to durable medical equipment
An agreement between Williamson County EMS and AGE of Central Texas seeks to increase access to durable medical equipment.
FROM: Community Impact
$17 million goes to local researchers studying military PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, suicide
UT Health San Antonio’s STRONG STAR consortium will conduct eight new studies with grant money.
FROM: KSAT
Rural Texas emergency departments face mounting mental health crisis
Across the state, rural hospitals face a shortage of mental healthcare providers.
FROM: Texas Community Health News
New San Antonio school offers inclusive setting, latest therapies in classroom
Rise School of San Antonio to open in August
FROM: KSAT
Texas is struggling to diversify its mental health workforce as the state becomes less white
More than 40% of the state’s population is Hispanic, but its mental health provider population is more than 80% white.
FROM: The Texas Tribune
Newly opened San Antonio facility treats substance use patients statewide
A new 20,000-square-foot center conducts research and provides education and training for providers.
FROM: Be Well, Texas
St. David’s Medical Center pioneers life-saving heart arrhythmia treatment
The Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at Austin's St. David’s Medical Center was the first hospital in the U.S. to pioneer a life-saving treatment system for those affected by heart arrhythmia after it received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
FROM: Community Impact
Travis County moving forward with mental health diversion program
Commissioners got an update on how the project is coming along on Tuesday afternoon. Here's what's been done so far.
FROM: KVUE
Central Texas mobile mammogram clinic Big Pink Bus gets an upgrade
Lone Star Circle of Care’s mobile mammogram unit, the Big Pink Bus, recently moved into a new bus to continue to provide free or low-cost mammograms for preventative breast health care.
FROM: Community Impact
‘It’s changing a culture:’ SAPD is first law enforcement agency to be trauma-informed care certified
Trauma-informed care goes beyond acknowledging the need for mental health resources
FROM: KSAT