Nicole Villalpando
Austin American-Statesman
Austin, TX, United States
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Recent articles by Nicole:
Nurses at Ascension Seton hospital in Austin vote for union, seek work changes
Hospital is first in Austin metro area to see nurses vote to form a union. → Read More
Regular checks are key to diagnosing diabetes early, Austin-area doctor says
Catching it early is key to managing the condition, says Dr. Connie Pham of Kyle. → Read More
New test can show just how allergic your kids might be to peanuts
Previous tests could only point to an allergy not if one peanut would kill you or 10 peanuts would make you itchy. → Read More
For first time, Central Health budget proposal has direct care for Travis County residents
Travis County's hospital district Central Health is set to vote on a 2023 budget with a lower tax rate and increased funding for care. → Read More
COVID-19 cases steady in Austin as new boosters roll out; other epidemics being watched
Infectious disease doctors tracking COVID-19, monkeypox while worrying about flu and polio. → Read More
FDA authorizes new COVID-19 booster shot to target omicron variant. What you need to know
Roll out of shots await CDC signoff in coming days. → Read More
Texas sees first monkeypox-related death as disease continues spreading
The Texas Department of State Health Services is investigating what role monkeypox played in a patient's death in Harris County. → Read More
Monkeypox cases rise in Travis County; more than 100 confirmed
Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases continue to drop in the Austin metro area.. → Read More
Travis, Williamson counties drop to low level of COVID-19 spread
Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell counties are at the medium level for COVID-19 spread. → Read More
Seeking 'precision therapy': Dell Children's steps into global pediatric leukemia trial
The study looks at biology of these types of childhood cancers, then aims to offer targeted therapies. → Read More
Monkeypox cases continue to rise in Austin as COVID-19 cases dip slightly
There are now 9 confirmed and 46 presumed cases of monkeypox in Austin. The area is in medium COVID spread level again as school is about to begin. → Read More
For those with diabetes, Central Texas heat could be especially worrisome
Signs of low blood sugar often are similar to heat exhaustion, medical experts say. → Read More
Innovative stroke procedure restores Central Texas man's ability to see color
The procedure actually briefly reverses the blood flow in a patient's artery while a stent can be placed and a blockage cleared. → Read More
Monkeypox cases rise in Austin area; health officials call on community to help fight spread
Virus takes weeks to appear and can last on surfaces for 15 days, experts say. → Read More
Monkeypox now being spread in the community in Austin
Here's what you need to do to avoid getting this spreadable disease. → Read More
Abortion in Texas: What rulings mean for pregnant people, birth control
An Austin doctor answers questions about the options, various scenarios after Roe v. Wade was struck down. → Read More
Austin Public Health now not closing last COVID-19 vaccination center
Demand for vaccine for babies and toddlers keeping clinic open. → Read More
Kids 6 months to 4 years now eligible for COVID vaccine. Here's what you need to know.
FDA, CDC sign off on Moderna, Pfizer vaccines. Here's where to find them. → Read More
Police investigating Saturday afternoon shooting death in North Austin
One man was dead and two others were in serious condition after a Saturday afternoon shooting in a motel parking lot in North Austin. → Read More
COVID-19 spread worsens to medium level for Travis, Hays counties. Here's what that means
Know your risk factors to decide whether to up your protective measures. → Read More