Maternal mortality rates surged in Texas during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Dr. Marcos Sosa, director of women’s health at CommUnityCare Health Centers, points out that limited access to care contributed to the increase in deaths. "My dream is that all hospital systems recruit more OBGYN providers and advance practice providers to come to work in Texas," Sosa said to the Austin American-Statesman. "It can be debilitating to a patient to have to travel one to three hours to get care." Read more here: https://cuctx.org/3XS8VIB #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #MaternalMortality #atx
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Yoel reminds us that #sexualhealth is an important part of our lives. Make #HIV testing part of your health care routine! Learn more about HIV, and find a testing location near you: cuctx.org/hivtesting #StopHIVTogether
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In observance of Independence Day, CommUnityCare locations with the exception of Hancock Walk-In Care will be closed. Hancock Walk-In Care at 1000 E 41st St Ste 925, Austin, TX 78751 will be open for regular business hours, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #atx
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🌟 Passionate about community health and making a positive impact? Join us in shaping the future of STI & HIV prevention! Join the CommUnityCare Health Centers' Community Advisory Panel and be part of innovative strategies to address health disparities and promote sexual health awareness. Visit TALKACTPROTECT.ORG to learn more and get involved! #austin #atx #austintx #austinliving #atxlife #sexualhealth #STI #HIV #HIVtreatment #communityhealth #healthequity
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💉 Important Update from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 💉 If you're 60 or older, CDC now recommends the RSV vaccine, especially if: 🔵 You're 60–74 with chronic health issues or live in a nursing home 🔵 You're 75 Protect yourself this season—schedule your vaccine for late summer or early fall by calling 512-978-9015! Stay healthy and informed. #RSVVaccine #StayHealthy #CDCUpdate #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #atx
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ℹ️ Need help getting affordable health coverage? Our Eligibility Specialists are here to assist you! Applying is easier than you think, whether online or in person. Visit https://lnkd.in/gfcJMv45 to learn more about our financial assistance options. #FinancialAssistance #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #ATX
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Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth celebrates freedom, African American culture, and the ongoing struggle for equality. CommUnityCare Health Centers celebrates and honors what this day means to many of our Black team members and their families, and we invite Central Texas to celebrate with us! #Juneteenth #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #atx
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Know the warning symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. For more on how the outside temperature can impact your health, click the link: https://cuctx.org/4b3dG4Q #HeatExhaustion #HeatStroke #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #atx
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🏳️🌈This #PRIDE month, stay on top of your sexual health! For over 30 years, CommUnityCare’s David Powell Health Center has provided innovative, high-quality, and inclusive healthcare to those in the LGBTQ community living with HIV. Visit https://lnkd.in/gbDhqbDq to learn more or call 512-978-9100 to schedule an appointment. #SexualHealth #HIV #HIVTreatment #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #atx
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Summer is a great time to take care of health checkups for your kids. Your child’s school likely requires students to get an annual health exam and be up to date on vaccines. With a new school year around the corner, don’t delay medical appointments for your kids! Call 512-978-9015 to schedule an appointment before the back-to-school rush! #BackToSchool #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #atx
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6dImagine doulas/Community Health Workers doing home visits. Assessing and referring patients to localized solutions that make sense based on where and how they live. Having this information included in medical charts and care plans. Care needs to start at the community level.