Patients with COVID-19 symptoms will not be seen at Kind Clinic locations. Our clinics will remain open until further notice; however, we have transitioned the majority of our appointments to TeleKind, our virtual telemedicine service. We cannot treat or test for COVID-19. Only patients are allowed in the clinic. No additional visitors are allowed […]
It’s Latinx Heritage Month, also known as Hispanic Heritage Month. According to hispanicheritagemonth.gov, this observance, “traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.” For over 50 years, the country has honored the collective ancestry of millions of Americans from the diverse […]
By Bart Whittington, Care Navigation Programs Manager at Texas Health Action Like many, I have a long history of going to the doctor. My earliest memories go back to 3 or 4 years old. I was frightened. To me, this person was all powerful, larger than life. Not only did the doctor scare me, he […]
By Ena Ganguly, Freelance Writer Growing up, I remember the lush gardens my mother’s mother tended to, full of ripe fruits, fragrant flowers and all types of beautiful colorful plants. My mother seemed to inherit this ability, using her talents to raise up entire beds of aloe vera plants, elephant ears and peace lilies. It […]
By Briona Jenkins, Briona Jenkins Consulting Last week, I watched every night of the Democratic National Convention and on Wednesday evening, Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Kamala Harris said, “The litmus test for America is how it treats Black women.” That quote has been weighing heavy on my mind as we gear up for this […]
Waterloo Counseling Center to become a program of Texas Health Action in 2021 About five years ago, a small team of volunteers combined forces to open Austin’s first clinic focused on PrEP. It would later become Kind Clinic, the first program of Texas Health Action. Since then, we have expanded our sexual health services to include HIV-related […]
By Armando Sanchez of “Gay Men and Blog” “I know sometimes you feel alone. I know some nights you wait by your phone. I know you wish you had somebody to hold. It don’t have to be lonely being alone” – “Lonely” by Chloe x Halle These lyrics ruveal what many of us queer folk […]
We’d like to introduce you to one of the newest members of the Kind Clinic family, Dr. Philip Ponce! Dr. Ponce is our new Medical Director in San Antonio, where he will provide guidance and leadership alongside our clinic staff. He adds a vast array of knowledge to an already amazing team and we’re so […]
Updated on August, 17, 2020 Put your paws together for our Pets for Pride 2020 winner, Oakley, and their human bff, Lizzy! You’re the lucky winners of the $50 Visa gift card grand prize! You werked it in that hat and matching rainbow collar – huge round of app-paws goes out to you! Thank you […]
by Asher GiOtis, Patient Support Center Manager You never forget the excitement of getting that first injection. Getting to start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for many trans and non-binary folx feels like Christmas morning. But for those of us that have chosen a form of hormone therapy that requires an injection, that excitement is […]
Meditation is one of those words that conjures up a variety of images – from saffron clad monks to sage-wreathed hippies dripping in crystal jewelry. But did you know that some of the most successful CEOs and entrepreneurs practice meditation at work? Everyday Health cites big names like Oprah Winfrey, Arianna Huffington, and Sir Paul […]
