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As we look forward to what’s ahead for St. David’s HealthCare in 2023, we want to take this opportunity to look back at the milestones we’ve ...

When Camden Underwood was renewing his car registration online, he signed up to be a living kidney donor through a new registry

February is American Heart Month, and one Heart Hospital of Austin employee is sharing his story

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center started construction on a $53.1-million facility expansion to meet the growing healthcare demands of the...

St. David's Georgetown Hospital is bringing robotic-assisted surgical options closer to home for Georgetown residents

Laurel and Jericho Goveia had been married for only a few months and were still in honeymoon bliss when they discovered they were pregnant

St. David's South Austin Medical Center recently celebrated 40 years of providing exceptional healthcare to the Central Texas community

Fear of cancer recurrence is defined as “the fear or worry that cancer could return or progress in the same place or another part of the body”...

Steps you can take to prepare yourself in advance to your upcoming appointment is to start gathering information and listing questions.

When we think about Halloween safety, we often consider how we can protect our children during trick-or-treating, but Halloween safety is not...

St. David’s HealthCare has made a lasting financial impact on the Central Texas community

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center hosted world-renowned physicians

Longhorn Network baseball play-by-play commentator Keith Moreland underwent open-heart surgery

In 2002, a car accident completely changed Shelly Snow’s life.

Barry Barnett is an accomplished martial artist and part-time instructor who recently relearned to walk after a below-knee amputation.

Lucy Garcia, a 35-year-old mom, was the picture of perfect health until she began experiencing strange symptoms last November

Dr. William Bartek and physicians at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center are aiming to consistently detect and diagnose lung nodules smaller...

Fifteen-year-old Daniel Rodriguez was a healthy and active teenager, going to school and playing soccer with his classmates. Then one day in ...

Learn more about St. David’s Foundation’s work in Central Texas and get to know its leadership

Ernestine is a 93-year-old cardiac patient who loves one thing above all else: dancing.

Last Memorial Day weekend, 62-year-old Kelly Howard bought a used motorcycle. When he rode it for the first time, he noticed it was low on gas...

Lone Star Circle of Care hosted a ribbon cutting and open house on February 25 for its newest clinic at what used to be Taylor West End School...

Erica Greathouse was in the midst of her career as a horse trainer and had recently moved to Austin when she discovered that she was pregnant...

According to the CDC, more than 64,000 Americans died from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2020. TBIs can lead to short- or long-term health ...

Kelly Coles, a 67-year-old woman, was one of Dr. Bartek’s first patients to experience the benefits of this technology.

According to the CDC, more than 64,000 Americans died from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2020. TBIs can lead to short- or long-term health ...

St. David's HealthCare President and CEO David Huffstutler discusses the healthcare system's nearly $1-billion investment in Central Texas healthcare...

St. David’s HealthCare President and CEO David Huffstutler recalls how employees rose to the challenge to care for our community in 2021.

Finding the best OBGYN and hospital for each expectant mother is a very personal experience.

As life begins to return to normal, some kids may feel overwhelmed and overstimulated as they return to in-person learning.

This virus is highly contagious and is particularly effective at causing a number of respiratory infections in infants 6 months old and younger...

From eating better to quitting bad habits like smoking and attending regular checkups, here are several steps you can take to avoid common...

B.E. F.A.S.T. in identifying the symptoms of a stroke and prevent lasting damage.

Electrophysiologists are cardiologists who focus on heart rhythm disturbances. Know when you may need to see one—and how to get this...

If you’re routinely working overtime and sitting at your desk for prolonged periods of time, your heart health may suffer. Find out ...

Arrhythmia can lead to heart failure, and heart failure can lead to arrhythmia. Here’s what to look out for and what to do if you have...

There’s a close link between heart disease and depression. The good news? Keeping your heart healthy can keep your mood up—and...

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, but only one out of five American women believe it’s a threat. Ramavathi Nandyala, MD, explains...

Learn how new moms can avoid coronavirus infection and help protect their newborn during COVID-19.

Find out more about the importance of well-woman visits and why it's essential for lifelong health.

Should your child go to their doctor’s appointment? Here’s what you need to know about caring for your child during the coronavirus pandemic...

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, including children. If your child is causing disruptions or behaving poorly at home, ...

They may not show it or articulate it in the same way as adults, but children are also experiencing stress and anxiety during the coronavirus...

Everyone is talking about coronavirus, and your child may be listening. Here's why you should be the one to talk to your child about COVID...

We know that you are most likely being bombarded with messages about COVID-19, whether that be on television, social media, and in your community...

Understandably, many people are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, stress and sadness during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For...

If you're an expectant mom, you probably have questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy. While it is true pregnant women tend to have...

As more information is being revealed about coronavirus (COVID-19), expectant mothers, understandably, may have growing concerns about their ...

Over the past 40 years, the rate of working moms has significantly increased. At the same time, new research by the American Heart Association...

May is National Trauma Awareness Month. The focus this year is firearm safety.

Scooters have been around for decades. Often, those scooters have been foot-powered and used on neighborhood streets. However, in the last few...

Heart failure doesn’t mean what you probably think: That your heart suddenly – and catastrophically – stops beating. Rather, it means that the...

About 90 percent of the 350,000 cardiac arrests that occur annually happen outside of a hospital, often resulting in death, according to the ...

Did you know that a patient’s likelihood of finding a matching bone marrow donor can vary depending on his or her ethnic background? We encourage...

Too often, patients dismiss the importance of sleep. Sleep is vital to overall health & wellness and proper sleep hygiene is paramount for those...