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The City of Austin is getting ahead of the heat this summer by hosting Keep Austin Cool Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the dangers of heat and its health impacts, and to distribute resources to help keep Austinites cool.

The end of April marks World Immunization Week, a time to recognize the importance of vaccinations and the role they play in making the world a healthier place.

The Austin-Travis County Medical Reserve Corps supports public health work before, during and after disasters.

The City of Austin and Austin Public Health are kicking off April by celebrating National Public Health Week. This annual awareness week recognizes the importance of public health and highlights the work done to make our community a healthier place f

The Mayor’s Health and Well-Being Council (MHWC), in partnership with Austin Public Health, has opened its 2026 application for workplaces to become MHWC Partner Certified and apply to be recognized as one of the Mayor’s Healthiest Workplaces.

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Public Health continues to follow long-standing, evidence-based vaccine recommendations and reminds the community that it is not too late to get a flu vaccine this season. Local hospital visits of people with influenza-like…

AUSTIN, Texas – Coughs and sneezes are taking over Austin as our community is in the midst of both Cedar allergies and the flu season. Health officials encourage the public to treat them both seriously and understand the subtle differences. Knowing…

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Public Health’s Neighborhood Centers served more than 101,800 Austinites at their food pantries and other Basic Needs services in Fiscal Year 2025. This number highlights the ever-growing issue of food insecurity and the need…

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Public Health has published the 2025 Community Health Assessment for Austin-Travis County. Findings from the assessment identify health challenges and strains in the community, guiding public health work for the City of Austin…