City of Austin Public Health Department
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Recent News About City of Austin Public Health Department
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Austin Public Health hosts mpox vaccine event amid WHO global emergency declaration
Austin Public Health (APH) is organizing a pop-up mpox clinic following the World Health Organization's recent declaration of an ongoing outbreak in Africa as a public health emergency of international concern.
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Austin Public Health receives silver recognition from state program
Austin Public Health Earns Silver Recognition Level by State for Health Promotion
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Austin Public Health launches campaign amid rising HIV diagnoses
AUSTIN, Texas - For the fourth consecutive year, Travis County has reported a steady increase in new HIV diagnoses. In response, Austin Public Health (APH) is launching its Ending the HIV Epidemic campaign to emphasize local resources such as testing and treatment available to support those who have tested positive for HIV and curb the rise in new cases.
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Austin hosts "Take A Loved-One For A Check-Up Day" on August 17
Regular health screenings are a crucial preventive measure, yet only one in four Americans undergo an annual check-up. In response, Austin Public Health (APH) Health Equity Unit and Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) are hosting Take a Loved One for a Check-up Day 2024 on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parque Zaragosa Neighborhood Park.
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Austin Area HIV Planning Council seeks community feedback on HIV/AIDS resources
The Austin Area HIV Planning Council (HIVPC) is organizing a town hall meeting to gather community feedback and devise strategies to enhance access to resources for those impacted by HIV/AIDS.
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Austin Public Health intensifies efforts after second West Nile-positive pool detected
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Public Health (APH) continues mosquito abatement, education, and outreach efforts in the 78744 zip code as a second pool has tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Positive West Nile Virus detected in Travis County
AUSTIN, Texas — As part of routine monitoring for mosquito-borne diseases, including the West Nile virus, Austin Public Health (APH) has identified a positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus in the 78744 zip code.