Staff cuts made at Llano Hospital amid financial struggles
Mid Coast Health System has made major staff cuts at Llano Hospital as it struggles…
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Texas Medical Association president talks to local docs about key issues
Texas Medical Association President Dr. Ray Callas spoke to Highland Lakes-area physicians about pressing issues…
Governor appoints Marble Falls ophthalmologist to medical review committee
Marble Falls ophthalmologist Dr. Mary “Kelly” Green was recently appointed to the Texas Medical Board’s…
Three local women on pediatric syndrome’s advisory council
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three Highland Lakes residents to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory…
Distemper fight easing up but not over
An end is in sight to the Hill Country Humane Society’s battle against an outbreak…
Dog death prompts algae warning for Highland Lakes
People and their pets should stay away from algae in the Highland Lakes, warned the…
Donations vital as Humane Society eyes $30K in distemper care
Donations are needed to help the more than 100 dogs at the Hill Country Humane…
Bird flu: How serious is it?
Texas is one of nine states so far in 2024 with reported cases of bird…
Hill Country Humane Society hit by canine distemper outbreak
The Hill Country Humane Society is dealing with a canine distemper outbreak and has suspended…
Burning calories could trim county budget
Burnet County employees are being encouraged to break a sweat for savings on swelling health…
Ascension Seton offices still struggling with cyberattack
Ascension Seton offices in the Highland Lakes are still in recovery mode following a ransomware…
Llano County declares May Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2024 is Mental Health Awareness Month in Llano County, commissioners declared during a regular…
NEW BIZ: Get Better Now at Burnet physical therapy clinic
Better Now Physical Therapy is the newest option for Highland Lakes residents needing to manage…
New wellness center offers free mental health services
Finding Hope Wellness Center is offering free mental health assistance to Highland Lakes residents of…
Cedar fever sneezin’ at full blast
Cedar fever season is here. Central Texas was covered with high levels of Ashe juniper…
Therapy dog advocate, four-legged pal pause in Burnet on cross-country walk
Michelle Breach and her standard poodle, Kip Dogie, passed through Burnet on Thursday, Nov. 17,…
Marble Falls doctor leads push for med spa patient protections after death
The July 2023 death of Jenifer Cleveland at Luxe Med Spa in Wortham, Texas, spurred…
Baylor Scott & White expands family medicine clinic in Marble Falls
The Baylor Scott & White Family Medicine Clinic, 706 Avenue G in Marble Falls, recently…
Trio of viruses in the air; vaccinations recommended
Flu season typically begins in October, and Texas medical professionals are asking residents to be…
Phoenix Center program coincides with World Mental Health Day
The Phoenix Center is hosting a conversation about mental health from 9 a.m. to noon…
Drive-through flu shot clinic Oct. 7
Sign up now for a community drive-through flu shot clinic on Oct. 7 at the…
Crisis Network adding healthcare services
The Highland Lakes Crisis Network is adding healthcare to its client services, expanding on its…
Lake LBJ swimmer dies from rare amebic infection
A Travis County resident died after swimming in Lake LBJ earlier in August and then developing…
Baylor Scott & White-Marble Falls earns high distinction for pneumonia treatment
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Marble Falls received a High Performing rating for its treatment…