Austin and Travis County Health Information

General Websites
Central Texas Healthcare Resource Directory
Provided by the Literacy coalition, directory Includes information about public healthcare benefits (who is eligible, how to apply, etc.) and listings of providers accepting public benefits, area hospitals, health clinics, and specialized services.  
 
Find a Health Center (Health Resources & Services Administration)
"Federally-funded health centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income. Health centers provide: checkups when you're well; treatment when you're sick; complete care when you're pregnant; immunizations and checkups for your children; dental care and prescription drugs for your family; and mental health and substance abuse care if you need it." 

 
MedlinePlus – Directories
A comprehensive list of online directories to help you find and select doctors, dentists, specialists, hospitals and clinics, and healthcare services.  
 
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services: Help for Texans
The TX Dept. of Aging and Disability Services provides assistance with locating nursing homes and other assisted care facilities as well as financial support to pay for these services for qualifying persons. Contact your local office or visit the website for more information on applying for financial and other assistance.
En Español
 
 Texas Department of State Health Services: Audiovisual Library
Audiovisual materials (audio CDs, DVDs, VHS', etc) regarding health topics such as safety, food hygiene, infant and child care, breastfeeding, prenatal and postpartum care, AIDS, and aging that are available for free loan to any Texas resident.
 
Texas Department of State Health Services: Medical and Research Library
This library provides medical information, in both print and electronic formats, to members of the general public.
 
Texas DocFinder
Verify whether or not your physician is licensed, where they graduated from medical school, and additional information here.
 
Texas Medical Board: Services for Consumers
Use this website to find physicians or acupuncturists in Texas, verify a physician's license, file a complaint, view recent disciplinary actions against physicians, and more.
 

Flu and Flu Shots
CDC Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Website
Information on prevention, symptoms, vaccinations, health professionals, current flu activity and surveillance, and more.
 
Flu Clinic Locator
Find a flu shot clinic. Provided by the American Lung Association.
 
Flu.gov
Information to assist individuals, families, schools, and workplaces plan and prepare for the flu provided by the Dept. of Health and Human Services.