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Medical schools offer new programs, invite collaboration

By Rob Heidrick and Patrick Brendel Friday, 12 March 2010 00:00

The College of Nursing at Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock will start out as a small operation when it opens this June.

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Area nonprofit receives grant to fund healthcare education

By Suzanne Haberman Tuesday, 23 February 2010 13:35

St. David’s Foundation and the Georgetown Health Foundation donated $100,000 to the nonprofit Capital IDEA Feb. 23.

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Seton, St. David's competing for STAR Flight headquarters

By Patrick Brendel Tuesday, 16 February 2010 11:32

Travis County Commissioners are considering competing bids from Austin's two hospital systems to decide where to base the Austin–Travis County EMS System's STAR Flight helicopters. Both Seton Family of Hospitals and St. David's HealthCare have offered to pay for a new facility.

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Valentine’s Day Planner

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Friday, 12 February 2010 00:00

The Square in Georgetown is a popular downtown attraction, especially when a romantic holiday comes around.

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Beyond The Limits | Hutto

By Suzanne Haberman Friday, 15 January 2010 00:00

A Hutto councilman makes taking care of others his day job, and he shows no signs of slowing down.

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Campaign to help elderly accepts donations

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Monday, 30 November 2009 14:56

Three Austin organizations—Family Eldercare, Health Sense Home Care and SouthernCare Inc.—have teamed up for an intensified holiday campaign to collect nonperishable food as well as other specific items to help comfort and sustain Austin’s at-risk elderly.

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Grant compensates a portion of LSCC's unpaid care

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Monday, 30 November 2009 14:25

Georgetown Health Foundation announced plans to award a $1 million grant to Lone Star Circle of Care Nov. 25 to help offset the cost of Williamson County residents’ uncompensated care.

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Experts debate impact of healthcare reform on business, economy

By Kathryn Eakens Friday, 20 November 2009 13:28

State and national experts gathered to discuss the possible ramifications of healthcare reform on business and the economy at a luncheon Nov. 19 sponsored by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with chambers across the Central Texas region and the University of Texas School of Law.

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Phase one of medical plaza complete

By Suzanne Haberman Friday, 20 November 2009 13:07

After 10 months of construction, the Austin Avenue Medical Plaza celebrated the grand opening of its 100,000 sq. ft. medical complex at 3201 S. Austin Ave. Nov. 19. The facility is 90 percent leased with four tenants moving in this month: CPA Barrick & Company LLC, Urology Associates of Williamson County, Foot Associates of Central Texas LLC and Central Texas Surgical Associates.

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