By Texas Medical Association President David C. Fleeger, MD
“The physicians of the Texas Medical Association stand by Governor Abbott in his emergency declaration to benefit our state. This move is warranted and beneficial for Texas.
“Please understand, though, that today’s medical emergency in our state is the same as it was yesterday, and physicians’ prescription remains the same: calm vigilance.
“Texas physicians want to remind our patients to remain calm and practice smart ...
Some of the Hill Country’s most talented songwriters and performers gathered on Thursday, March 12 in the Back 40 of the Old 300 BBQ on Blanco’s Town Square to celebrate the night sky in song. The cause for celebration was the CD Release Party for “Deep in the Dark of Texas™ Vol 1,“ an effort sponsored by the Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky (BCFNS) to support night sky preservation in the Hill Country.
Last fall, the organization challenged local songwriters to write songs ...
By Justin Zamudio, HHSC Writer & Editor
A variety of chronic health conditions more common with adults 65 or older can lead to a weakened immune system making older adults more vulnerable to infection. If an infection goes untreated, it can result in sepsis — a potentially life-threatening condition that disrupts the body’s release of chemicals into the bloodstream to fight an infection triggering changes that can damage multiple systems.
On average, more than 4,000 Texans a year die ...
I Live Here I Give Here (ILHIGH) is proud to announce that the Central Texas community has raised more than $12.3 million for 760+ participating nonprofit organizations during the eighth annual Amplify Austin Day. The 24-hour day of giving began at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.
“Today, I am especially proud to call Central Texas home.
The Alzheimer’s Association has released its 2020 Facts and Figures report.
Here are some notable items for Texas from the report.
The number of people in Texas living with Alzheimer’s is now at 400,000. The breakdown is:
65-74 years of age: 69,000
75-84 years of age: 180,000
85+: 160,000
By 2025 the total number of cases in Texas is projected to be 490,000 – that’s a 22.5% increase from 2020.
The number of Texas deaths from Alzheimer’s disease (in 2018, th ...
Johnson City Council held a regular meeting on March 3, 2020. Mayor Rhonda Stell called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and all members were present. Tom Walston of FUMC Johnson City gave the Invocation.
Johnson City Chamber of Commerce
Frances Ann Giron of the Chamber said the visitor count was up, with 492 visitors in February.
“Preparation, prevention, and prudence” are the key words in dealing with the threat of coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to James Partin, M.D., Internal Medicine, Chief Medical Officer for Hill Country Memorial (HCM).
“Everyone who has been hearing about the coronavirus has been wondering what they can do to protect their family, and what the health care system is doing to help everyone stay safe,” Dr.
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University has been awarded a $351,101 grant from the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to implement Years 4-6 of the Cypress Creek Watershed Protection Plan (WPP).
The Cypress Creek WPP is the result of a six-year collaboration between numerous stakeholders working together to keep Cypress Creek clean, clear and flowing.
Four women will be vying for two seats up for re-election on the Johnson City Independent School District Board of Trustees. Two places, six and seven, are the trustee positions up for election on May 2.
Cristol Carbary Corpus, the incumbent at Place 7, Sarah Allen, Carlette R. Lewis and Amy Spellmann are the candidates running during the at-large election.
The school board consists of seven members who serve staggered three-year terms, according to the JCISD website.
Spring Break at the
Science Mill
Robot Mania will be held this Spring Break. On March 16-20, visitors will be racing, building and coding robots at special pop-up stations all over the museum. Grab an iPad and head to the mBot obstacle course to race against other robot operators. Step behind the joystick to maneuver extreme K’Nex machines.
