Health & Wellness
Local health & wellness news and services in Austin, TX.
Health & Wellness — page 2
What the Ozone and Heat Data Say About Exercising Outdoors in Austin This Summer
TCEQ readings and heat index forecasts explain why the city's worst exercise days are worse than most runners realize
Which Austin ZIP Codes Have the Fewest Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
HRSA shortage designations, insurance barriers, and a strained FQHC network leave ZIP codes like 78744 and 78741 with few real options for finding a primary care physician
What the Ascension and St. David's Expansions Mean for Austin Patients in 2026
Both of Austin's dominant health systems have active construction underway across the metro. But a close look at where the new facilities are landing—and where they aren't—raises serious questions …
How Austin's East Side Food Access Gap Is Costing Residents Their Health
USDA data flags six Austin ZIP codes as low-income, low-access corridors. For car-free residents in Dove Springs and 78724, reaching the nearest full-service grocery store means bus transfers and a…
What to Know About Getting Same-Day STI Testing in Austin
Same-day STI testing is genuinely available in Austin without an appointment. Multiple locations. A wide range of costs. No bureaucratic friction. Whether you're uninsured, underinsured, a minor, o…
Where Austin's Cooling Centers Are in 2026 and Which Neighborhoods They Miss
As the first heat advisory of summer hits Travis County, a ZIP-by-ZIP look at who can actually reach a cooling center — and what they'll find when they get there.
What Austin Families Need to Know About Back-to-School Sports Physicals This Summer
UIL rules, AISD paperwork, free clinics, and why June is already late. Everything you need before the August crunch locks out pediatric appointments.
Free and Sliding-Scale Therapy Options in Austin for Adults in 2026
From ATCIC to training clinics to community health centers — what each option costs, who qualifies, and how to actually get through the door.
How to Find a Qualified Acupuncturist in Austin and What to Expect the First Visit
Austin's wellness market is crowded enough to make even straightforward decisions complicated. Type "acupuncture Austin" into Google and you'll get hundreds of results, a few dozen ads, and almost …
How Austin's Hospitals Actually Compare on Patient Outcomes in 2026
We break down Leapfrog safety scores, U.S. News specialty rankings, and ER wait times by campus so you're not choosing a hospital off a national scorecard built for someone else.
How Long You Will Actually Wait to See a Therapist in Austin Right Now
A CityDesk Austin survey of 18 clinics and solo practices across the city finds waits ranging from three days to five months — and your insurance type matters more than your zip code.
Which Austin Gyms and Rec Centers Let You Drop In Without a Membership
From $3 at a City of Austin rec center to $30 at a CrossFit affiliate — here's what you'll actually pay, where to go, and what to skip.
How to Find an Urgent Care in Austin That Actually Accepts Your Insurance
A step-by-step guide to avoiding surprise bills — with a chain-by-chain breakdown, a freestanding ER warning, and real options for uninsured and Medicaid patients
How to Use Austin's Farmers Markets to Actually Eat Better This Summer
A practical, season-specific guide to SFC and Mueller — with SNAP/Double Up Food Bucks explained, a five-day meal plan built from what's on the tables today, and where to find nutrition help connec…
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