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The health of African-American men both with and without disabilities warrants attention. African-American men without disabilities experience the highest incidence and mortality rates for all cancers and are more likely to contract and die from HIV/AIDS than non-Hispanic white men. In addition, they experience a 40% higher incidence of diabetes mellitus, type 2 than non-Hispanic white men (U.S. Department of Health and Services, Office of Minority Health). African-American men with disabilities experience higher rates of morbidities and mortality than African-American men without disabilities (Centers for Disease Control, 2010).

Understanding their experience of health promotion may help nurses better understand the health care needs of young African-American men with mobility impairment. This study may raise awareness of their experiences as well as provide insight into their health needs and desires. A better understanding of the experiences of young adult African American men may potentially improve their long term health outcomes.
 


 

It’s time to roll up our sleeves and help protect ourselves and the community by getting an annual flu shot. The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department has scheduled seasonal flu vaccine clinics (walk-in and drive-thru). Free flu shots are available for uninsured and under-insured Travis County residents 6 months of age or older and all Medicare recipients (please bring card). While some of the flu vaccine clinics do not require an appointment, other clinics are set up on an appointment-only basis (see schedule below) for the public’s convenience. For seasonal flu appointments, please call 972-5520 beginning September 12th.

People with mobility impairments (use of wheel-chair, walker, oxygen, etc.) are encouraged to attend the drive-thru clinics because of its ease of accessibility.

Parents with young children are encouraged to attend the walk-in clinics. All shots are free-- suggested donation is $10.00.

More Information on Austin Flu Shots, click here


 

Health Organizations Serving East Austin

 


East Austin Doctors and Specialists

  • Agueros Eduardo J MD, Family Practice
    2609 E 7th St
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 474-6836

  • Agueros Horacio M MD, Family Practice
    2609 E 7th St
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 474-6836

  • Austin Dermatology - Dr Zimmet
    1500 West 34th Street, Austin, TX 78703
    At Zimmet Vein & Dermatology, skilled Austin cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Zimmet offers safe and effective treatments for a wide variety of blemishes and skin conditions.
    512-485-7700

  • Brent, B David MD,  Optometrists, Ophthalmologists
    1111 Ed Bluestein Blvd
    Austin, TX 78721
    (512) 338-5222

  • Edoka, Emmanuel C MD
    3232 E Mlk J
    Austin, TX 78721
    (512) 477-7076

  • Dr Gore MD
    2113 E Mlk J
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 474-2134

  • William Gorman, M.D.
    3003 Bee Cave Road, Suite 203, Austin, Texas  78746
    Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon
    Phone: (512) 454-6733

  • Jeffree, James A MD
    3232 E Mlk J
    Austin, TX 78721
    (512) 477-7076

  • Jones, Patsy
    2113 E Mlk J
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 472-9664

  • Martinez Enrique A MD
    809 Lydia St
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 499-8015

  • Miranda Roberto MD
    110 Chalmers Avenue
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 477-9202

  • Zamora, Belda  MD,  Family Practice
    2100 E 6th Street
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 474-7824

  • Zamora Guadalupe MD
    2100 E 6th Street
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 482-0248

  • Zamora Santiago A MD, Family Practice
    104 Robert T Mrtnz Jr St
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 474-7824

 


Clinics and Group Practices Serving East Austin

  • Austin Medical Clinic-East
    3232 E Mlk J
    Austin, TX 78721
    (512) 477-7076

  • Austin Regional Clinic, 825 E. Rundberg Ln., Suite B1
    (plus 11 other locations throughout the Austin Area)
    Primary Care, Ob/Gyn Care, Allergy, ENT, Urgent Care, After Hours, 24-Hour Phone Nurses and more.
    Phone: 512.272.4636 ARC-INFO
    www.austinregionalclinic.com

  • Austin Solutions Psychotherapy
    1106 Clayton Ln. Ste. 528-W, Austin, TX  78723
    Counseling services for youth and adults to manage a wide array of emotional and behavioral problems.
    928-1328

  • Capital Medical Clinic
    1301 W. 38th Street, Suite 601, Austin, TX 78705
    Capital Medical Clinic is a private Austin medical clinic of specialists in Internal Medicine. You have come to the right place of you are looking for the best medical doctors Austin can offer.
     

  • Carousel Pediatrics  7112 Ed Bluestein  78723   
    Phone: 512.302.5439

  • Children's Aids Health Services
    1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
    Austin, TX 78721
    (512) 324-4455
     

  • East Austin Clinic  
    Phone:  972-4322     tdd 974-4333

  • North East Austin Clinic  
    Phone: 972-4622   tdd 972-4633

  • ProVista Eye Clinic
    1109 E. 6th
    326-5900

  • SKINTOPIA
    4000 Medical Pkwy., Ste 206
    Austin, TX  78756
    Cosmetic teeth whitening, facials and
    a variety of skin treatments.
    Phone: 512-497-7524

  • Southwest Regional Cancer Center
    1111 Ed Bluestein Blvd # 400
    Austin, TX 78721
    (512) 349-0081

  • RMA of Texas
    2911 Medical Arts St. Bldg 17, Austin, Texas 78705
    RMA of Texas offers the best Austin fertility services through qualified & compassionate physician care. We offer Austin IVF procedures & quality medical care in our state of the art facility.
    Phone: 512-479-7979

  • Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center
    11673 Jollyville Road Suite 101
    Austin, TX  78759
    Phone: 512-219-8999

  • Travis OB Gyn Associates
    1111 Ed Bluestein Blvd # 220
    Austin, TX 78721
    (512) 241-7200

  • The Urology Team, P. A.
    11410 Jollyville Road Suite 1101
    Austin, TX 78759
    Phone: 512-231-1444 Toll Free: 877-231-1444

 


Dental Services in East Austin

  • Dental Referral Service
    Our highly qualified dentists are carefully prescreened. We have been successfully matching patients with dentists since 1978.
    Let us help you find the dentist who’s just right for you and your family.
    Dental Referral Service
    1-800-577-7317
    www.dentalrefferral.com

  • Access Dental
    1923 E 7th St
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 236-9300

  • Central Family Dental Center  
    2719 E 7th St
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 473-8444

  • Mason Norman L
    2113 E Mlk J
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 345-8680

  • McElveen, O Wayne
    2113 E Mlk J
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 892-5048

  • Necker Dan DDS
    2719 E 7th Street
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 473-8444

  • Necker Julie
    2719 E 7th St
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 480-0050

  • San Miguel Hermalinda
    2113 E Mlk J
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 477-9775

  • The Smile Center
    1144 Airport Boulevard
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 929-7888

  • Vasut Bert DDS, Oral Surgeon
    2785 E 7th St
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 473-8444

  • White Mason & McElveen
    2113 E Mlk J
    Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 477-9775
     

 


Psychological Services Serving East Austin

  • Austin Solutions Psychotherapy
    1106 Clayton Ln. Ste. 528-W,
    Austin, TX   78723
    Phone: 512-928-1328
    Individual and Family Therapy- Child, Adolescent, Adult, Life Coaching
    Call to schedule a FREE 30-minute intake assessment

  • The Brinkley Center
    5766 Balcones Drive, #103, Austin, TX 78731
    Psychologist specializing in stress management and mindbody wellness
    Phone: 512 680-2874

 


Home Health Services Serving East Austin

  • Abiding Grace Hospice
    Austin, TX
    Hospice and Palliative Care Services
    512-259-5651

  • BrightStar Care of Austin
    7703 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas 78752
    BrightStar provides the highest quality healthcare and homecare in Austin and surrounding areas to anyone who needs it from infants to seniors.
    Phone: (512) 452-9800

  • Cuidado Casero Home Health
    6448 HWY 290 E. Ste. E-102
    Austin, TX  78723
    Bilingual courteous staff. Nursing, physical, speech and occupation therapy.
    Phone: 512-419-7738

  • Eaglewings Homecare Services
    150 Klattenhoff lane, Hutto, Tx 78634
    Eaglewings Homecare Services is a family resources referral service helping family and individuals find reliable and loving Homecare services at low cost
    Phone: 5123449896

  • Health Sense Home Care, Inc.
    5555 N Lamar Blvd #K-123, Austin, TX  787571

    Medicare Certified Home Health Care Company providing bi-lingual health care services, nurses and therapists, to you in your home. Medicare covers 100% of the cost of home health care services and studies show people heal faster at home!
    Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:30 PM
    Phone: (512)474-8885

  • Helping The Aging, Needy & Disabled, Inc.
    1640-B East 2nd Street Suite 200, Austin, TX 78702
    Helping The Aging, Needy and Disabled, Inc. has been providing in-home attendant services to elderly and disabled persons since 1972. We incorporated as a nonprofit agency in 1976 and are licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services to provide Personal Assistant services.
    Our mission is to enhance dignity and independence for the elderly and disabled by providing compassionate, quality in-home non-medical care.
    Phone: 512-477-3796

  • Texas Home Health
    3520 Executive Center Dr. #350, Austin, Tx 78731
    Texas Home Health is a Medicare certified agency that has provided professional compassionate care to the community for over 40 years. We specialize in providing health care in the comfort of your home, addressing all healthcare needs from nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social services. These services are covered by Medicare, most health insurance companies, HMOs, PPOs and Workers' Compensation. Please call 512-650-0056 for more information.
    Phone: 512-650-0056

 


Alternative Medicine in East Austin

  • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
    1708 Walnut Avenue, Austin, TX 78702
    Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
    Phone: 476-7497

  • Dian Darby, L.A.C.
    2520 Longview, Ste. 215, Austin
    Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Tuina Asian Bodywork Therapy
    Phone: 512.797.8458

  • Aiki Healing
    Phone: 512-468-6588

  • Ablebody Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Clinic
    11754 Jollyville Rd. Suite 102
    Austin, TX 78759
    Phone: 512-258-0488

  • Austin Natural Family Medicine
    1210 Rosewood Ave.,  Austin, TX  78751
    Naturopathic medicine: natural, holistic treatment options for all your healthcare needs.
    Phone: 512-909-1600

  • Blink Beauty / Austin Ashiatsu
    1601 East 5th #105, Austin, TX 78702
    Beauty salon and Massage clinic
    We offer waxing, eyelash extensions, acupuncture and ashiatsu massage
    Phone: 512-474-7676

  • Natural Health Center of Austin
    4701 Westgate Blvd. Ste. B202, Austin, TX 78745
    Wellness Center with licensed Acupuncturists and NAET Specialists
    Phone: 512-892-3366

  • Soma Vida
    1210 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702
    Soma Vida is a Work/Life Balance center that features coworking, business services and wellness services
    Phone: 571 214-5040

 


Austin Health Services / Fitness in Austin

  • Anytime Fitness
    14001 Shadow Glen Boulevard, Manor, TX
    (512) 272-9898

  • Better Bodies by Sheldon
    Phone: 512-663-0733

  • Body Trainers, LLC
    Austin, TX  78610
    Phone: (512) 523-0213

  • Body Training, LLC
    P.O. Box 152966, Austin, TX  78715
    Body Trainers provided services for individuals of any age or fitness level. Body Trainers will help provide you with an individualized exercise program tailored to meet your goals and your health and fitness needs.
    Phone: (512) 523-0278

  • Bodywise Physical Therapy & Pilates Rehab
    2124 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
    (512) 297-2860

  • East Austin Health and Fitness
    1210 Rosewood Ave. inside Soma Vida, Austin, TX 78702
    Local fitness studio providing comprehensive personal training to improve fitness and functional abilities
    Phone: 512-417-8586

  • East Communities Branch
    5315 Ed Bluestein, Austin, TX 78723
    Phone: 512-933-9622

  • Eastside Yoga
    1050 E 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702
    Phone: 512-779-8543

  • Energies Balanced
    1908 E. 13th St, Austin, TX 78702
    Massage therapy and Yoga
    Phone: (956) 342-4900

  • EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin
    209 Pedernales St.
    Stretch, bend, breathe, sweat, and smile. Open your body and open your soul, challenge yourself to some strengthening yoga.
    Phone: 512-524-2772

  • FitnessForce.biz
    15835 Foothill Farms loop, Pluggerville, TX 78860
    Master Personal trainer ready to come to your home or studio and meet your fitness needs,also make a meal plan for you as well!
    Phone: 512-803-4892

  • Fusion: Pilates & Personal Training
    1601 E. 5th St. Suite 104, Austin, TX 78702
    Pilates & Personal Training Studio offering private and duo sessions.
    Core Classes and Mat Pilates.
    Phone: 512-761-7964

  • Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
    54 Chicon St. Austin, TX 78701
    (512) 322-5177

  • Manor Gym
    13419 Hwy 290 E, Manor, TX 78653
    (512) 272-5488

  • Outright Fitness
    P.O Box 40643, Austin, Tx 78704
    Outright Fitness offers exercise and fitness services to the community in the forms of outdoor group cross-training, employee wellness programs, and personal training.
    Phone: 512-826-3977

  • Oxygen Fitness  
    2410 East Riverside  78741  
    Phone: 512.444.3333

  • Pflugerville Kung Fu and Tai Chi
    Adults and Kids,
    Inside Aerotex Gymnastics in the HEB shopping center
    Pecan and Dessau

  • Planet Fitness
    1819 Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin
    (512) 282-0003

  • Que Suave Manos !
    MASSAGE AND BODYWORK For everybody!
    Specializing in infant, prenatal and postpartum Massage
    201 West Stassney, #194-B, Austin
    Phone: 512-228-1069

  • South Austin Kung Fu and Tai Chi
    5214 Burleson Rd suite 211, Austin, TX 78744
    Traditional Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes for adults and kids. Full-time location has a flexible schedule for multiple classes per week and lowest rate in Austin without a contract.
    Phone: 512-445-7543

  • Strength Through Length - Pilates & Personal Training
    906 E 5th St. Suite 100, Austin, TX 78702
    Strength Through Length is an exercise philosophy that fuses fundamental movements of exercise arts such as dance, Yoga and Pilates into contemporary exercise regiments from sports conditioning and functional fitness to Pilates mat flows.
    Phone: 512-415-5078

  • Tighten My Butt Fitness
    Personal Training, Kettlebell bootcamp, Fitcamp, AdvoCare weight loss and athletic performance.
    1930 Rawhide Dr, Round Rock, TX  78681
    Phone: 800-353-1968

  • YMCA  East Campus  5315  Ed Bluestein  78721  
    Phone: 512.933.622

  • 24 Hour Fitness
    1000 East 41st Street, Austin, TX
    (512) 458-2424

    East Communities Branch
    5315 Ed Bluestein, Austin, TX 78723
    Phone: 512-933-9622

 


Health and Fitness Groups in Austin

  • Every Tuesday & Thursday
    8:45am-9:45am
    EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St.
    Info: info@esquinatangoaustin.com or 512-524-2772
    Join this free walking group for the community. Low-impact. If you feel out of shape or you haven't work out in a while, this is the class for you. We will stretch and warm up with Latin beat, then go for a small walk around the neighborhood and come back to do a nice cool down!

  • Austin Lupus Foundation Meetup
    First Saturday of every month, 5:30 p.m.
    Seton Medical Center, McFadden Conference Room, 1201 West 38th St., Austin, TX
    http://lupus.meetup.com/125/
    Free; Parking validated
    Phone: (512) 653-4134

 


Massage in Austin

  • Myo Massage
    Massage services including relaxation, therapeutic, mini-spa and specialty modalities
    1601 E. 5th St. #107, Austin, TX  78702
    Phone: 512-472-4696

  • Soma Vida
    1210 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702
    512-658-1580
    Yoga, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Coaching, Birth Services, Co-working, Childcare, Family Activities, Community gardening, and much more.

  • Vidaluna Massage and Birth Services
    1426 Toomey Rd, Austin,  TX  78704
    Phone: 512.445.0020
     

 


Austin Medical and Dental Benefits Programs

  • Affordable Health Plans
    Jae Smith
    Phone: 1-888-653-3703

  • AmeriPlanHEALTH IBO
    Discount Medical and Dental
    Benefit Programs  

    Elsa Martinez, Independent Rep
    Phone: 512.833.6414

    Randall Jenkins, Independent Rep
    Phone: (512) 589-0744

  • Insure-a-kid and family
    Assistance with applications for public programs
    Phone: 324-8975

  • Affordable Medical Plans
    PO Box 270187, Austin, TX 78727
    Phone: 1-888-653-3703

  • Austin Health Advisors
    Box 14276, Austin, TX 78761
    health/vision/dental insurance + pre-existing conditions
    Phone: 888-312-3439

 


Aging Services in East Austin

Aging In The Comfort Of Home
Creating safe accessible homes for independent living, as well as servicing
                    all personal needs. Remolding (grab bars, ramps, retrofitting bathrooms
                    with walk in showers, ADA toilets, also kitchens and in Home Living
                    assistance.
                    WHY EVER LEAVE HOME
                    512.751.0430
                    www.aginginthecomfortofhome.com 

 


Pharmacy in East Austin

  • Hospital Pharmacy   
    2115 E MLK  78702  
    Phone: 512.476.7338

 


Nutrition and Personal Products in Austin

  • Marlo Youde, Independent USANA Distributor
    High quality nutritional and personal care products
    Phone: 866-260-2096
     


Miscellaneous Health Businesses in Austin

  • Bristol Clinical Research, LLC
    2013 Wells Branch Pkwy #115, Austin, TX 78728
    Clinical Research
    512-990-9004
     

 

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January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month

Cervical Health Awareness Month was created to raise awareness about the prevention of cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer is currently the second-leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. The American Cancer Society estimated that over 9,000 women would be diagnosed with the disease in 2006 and over 3,000 would die from it in the U.S. alone.

Cervical cancer can be prevented in most cases. Women can great reduce their cervical cancer risk by getting a regular Pap smear. A Pap smear is a highly effective cervical cancer screening tool, detecting abnormal cervical changes long before they become cancerous. However, the Pap smear is not a diagnostic test, and regular Pap smears are needed to detect any abnormal changes that may become cancerous.

The HPV vaccine, is also a highly effective means of cervical cancer prevention. The human papilloma virus (HPV), a virus transmitted through sexual skin-to-skin contact, is known to cause cervical cancer in women. The vaccine works by preventing four strains of HPV. Two of the strains that the vaccine protects against are known to cause cervical cancer. The other two strains that are covered are responsible for genital warts.

What You Can Do to Keep Your Cervix Healthy

Get Screened: A regular Pap smear is essential in detecting cervical abnormalities. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that a woman have her first Pap smear about three years after her first sexual intercourse or by age 21, whichever comes first. Remember, annual exams are still necessary even if you do not have a Pap smear every year.

Get Vaccinated: The HPV vaccine is an excellent method of preventing cervical cancer. In clinical trials, Gardasil was 100 percent effective against HPV strains 16 and 18, which are responsible for 70 percent of cases of cervical cancer. It was also 99 percent effective against HPV strains 6 and 11, which are responsible for 90 percent of cases of genital warts.

Abstain from Sexual Contact and Intercourse or Limit the Amount Sexual Partners You Have: HPV is transmitted through both sexual intercourse and sexual skin-to-skin contact, so no penetration is needed to contract HPV. Abstaining from all sexual activity is an ideal method of HPV prevention, yet unrealistic for most adults. Limiting the amount of sexual partners you have and staying in a monogamous relationship can reduce your risk factor for developing HPV.

Quit Smoking: Besides the obvious risk of developing lung cancer and heart disease, smoking affects the cervix also. Smoking has been linked to the development of cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer, especially if a woman has HPV. In fact, smokers are twice as likely to develop cervical cancer than non-smokers.



References:
1. "Sexually Transmitted Diseases." HPV and HPV Vaccine - Information for Healthcare Providers. Aug 2006. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed 31 Dec 2006.
2. "HPV Vaccine." Nation Immunization Control Program. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed 31 Dec 2006.
3. "What are the Key Statistics About Cervical Cancer." Cervical Cancer: Detailed Guide. 04 AUG 2006. American Cancer Society. 3 Jan 2007
4. "What are the Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer?." Cervical Cancer: Detailed Guide. 04 AUG 2006. American Cancer Society. 3 Jan 2007
5. "ACOG Clarifies Recommendations on Cervical Cancer Screening in Adolescents ." 30 Sep 2004. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists . Accessed 3 Jan 2007.
6. www.about.com
 

Submitted by Cicely Cyphers, RN