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culturemap.com
4 Austin hospitals named best in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
St. David's Medical Center and three more Austin hospitals have earned bragging rights in U.S. News & World Report's newly released rankings of the Best Hospitals for 2026-2027. Every year, U.S. News evaluates nearly 4,500 U.S. hospitals to determine which meet the publication's rigorous standards and offer the best care...
FOX 44 News
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Named Among Best Hospitals in Texas for 2026-2027
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) -This year, U.S. News announced 505 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas that have demonstrated superior outcomes. Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is ranked No. 2 in the Austin Metro area and No. 16 in Texas among U.S. News’ latest edition of Best Hospitals. “This recognition reflects the […]
theaustin.org
Lake Travis flooding leaves debris, damaged docks and water concerns
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log. The aftermath of Lake Travis flooding poses a significant threat to the surrounding communities, particularly those served by the Austin Independent School District. As the lake returns to normal, the presence of floating debris and damaged docks creates a hazardous environment for residents and visitors alike. Furthermore, contaminated water raises concerns about the potential impact on the local water supply and the ecosystem of the lake. Given Austin's history of flooding and its location within a hurricane-prone area, it is crucial for local authorities to address these issues promptly to prevent further damage and ensure public safety. The city's own local government will likely play a key role in coordinating cleanup efforts and implementing measures to mitigate the effects of future floods, making it essential for residents to stay informed about the progress and any necessary precautions.
KXAN
A Whole New Life At The Villa: Inside Marbridge’s Unique Nursing Community
At first glance, The Villa at the Marbridge Foundation looks like a traditional skilled nursing facility—but step inside, and you’ll quickly see why it stands apart. Located in Manchaca, just south of Austin, The Villa is redefining what daily life can look like for residents in long-term care.
Austin Chronicle
Scientific Study on East Austin Neighborhood’s Water Finds Contaminants
When Will Stoerner moved to Austin’s Colony neighborhood in far East Austin, he knew about the water issues. For decades, residents have been complaining of hard and discolored water in the area served by Texas Water Utilities, a private service provider, outside the jurisdiction of Austin Water. So in 2020, Stoerner purchased a home filtration system for around $1,800 to be safe: “It was a cost I was willing to eat at the time,” he said.
beckersspine.com
Is your referral model choking your surgical volume?
A restrictive referral process can quietly cap a practice’s surgical volume long before administrators notice the pattern in the numbers. That was the case at Austin Regional Clinic, a multispecialty practice serving about 800,000 patients across Austin, Texas, and its surrounding suburbs, where a legacy referral model had been limiting how many spine patients ever made it to a surgeon.
KVUE
EMS medics reflect on July 2025 flood response 1 year later
roundtherocktx.com
Connecting Round Rock: Organica Aesthetics
Sponsored: This Connecting Round Rock feature is a paid partnership with Organica Aesthetics. Yes — downtown Round Rock is home to a locally owned med spa: Organica Aesthetics, offering safe, personalized medical aesthetic and wellness services. Confidence looks good on everyone — and helping Round Rock feel it is...
Science X
Austin neighborhood tap water tests uncover lead and arsenic in homes
For more than a decade, residents of Austin's Colony, a neighborhood in an unincorporated area of southeast Austin outside the city service area, have voiced concern about their tap water's intermittent discoloration and extreme hardness.
beckersspine.com
The race to own orthopedic triage
Somewhere between the moment a knee gives out and the moment a surgeon decides whether to operate, a series of decisions gets made. Physical therapy, an injection, a specialist visit or nothing at all?. Whoever controls those initial decisions controls the patient, the downstream revenue and, increasingly, the data that...
CBS Austin
First baby born at new Ascension Seton Women's Hospital in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A baby girl named Akira became the first infant born at the new Ascension Seton Women's Hospital, just days after the facility opened its doors in central Austin. Akira was born at 10 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces, according to Ascension Seton. The hospital celebrated...