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Werk It Out with Erica Nix

Is it worth it, let me werk it. Put ya’ thang down flip it and reverse it! Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup. Or at least that’s what Missy Elliott told us to do in 2002. And in 2020, our Kind crew wants you to do the exact same thing. We know […]

Announcing Drop-In HIV & STI Testing

Kind Clinic, STI, STI Testing

We’re now offering drop-in testing at our Central Austin and San Antonio clinics and our outreach team is ready! Drop-in HIV & STI testing is available at Central Austin and San Antonio locations on a first-come, first-served basis for new and existing asymptomatic patients. Drop-in testing is meant for routine HIV and STI check-ups only. […]

Thee Gay Agenda Presents: “Thee Stay Homo Series”

Need some social opportunities while being physically distant? Our incredibly talented friends at Thee Gay Agenda have you covered with Thee Stay Homo Series!   About Thee Gay Agenda “Art, queerness, sex positivity. Life’s a circus — we’re here to celebrate it.” Thee Gay Agenda fosters queer spaces for collaboration and support, building radically inclusive […]

Recognizing Nurses – Steve Paris Answers Our Most Burning Questions

In this Q&A, we learn more about our candidate for the Austin American-Statesman’s Recognizing Nurses competition, Steve Paris. Texas Health Action (THA): Welcome, Steve! Let’s start by learning a bit about you… Steve: Here are three mostly unrelated things about me: 1.) I’m a native Texan and grew up in Corpus Christi. Every summer I […]

Being Kind: Resources for Those Affected by COVID-19 (it’s all of us)

Although we have all been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, there are plenty of ways we can continue to show kindness to ourselves and others. We are all in this moment together. Physically apart, but together. COVID-19 has upended just about everything, and we at Texas Health Action and Kind Clinic are here for you. […]

Selfie-Help for the Board Room

In times of hardship, strong leadership is crucial. We rely on our leaders for guidance, innovation, and unity. A strong leader strives to improve these skills. This is why we are grateful for our friends at Excel Global Partners for their in-kind donation of an executive coaching mentorship for our CEO, Christopher Hamilton. Hear Christopher’s […]

Let’s Talk About (Cam) Sex

By Jeremy Teel Picture it. 2004 with the fastest DSL Internet connection possible, and Usher’s “Confessions” album is playing softly in the background. You are fresh out of a group chat on YIM (Yahoo Instant Message) with a person who answered the ASL (Age/Sex/Location) question perfectly. Now, you’re ready to explore those things you saw […]

Inspiring Stories from “I’m from Driftwood”

In 2009, Central Texas native Nathan Manske saw a photo of trailblazer Harvey Milk (left), who was one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S. Harvey was holding a sign in the San Francisco pride parade in 1978. It read, “I’m from Woodmere, N.Y.” It was a lightbulb moment for Nathan: “I’m […]

What Are You Watching? Our Kind Staff Recommends… (Vol. 3)

Hey all you cool cats and kittens! Need something to watch that’s not Tiger King? Tired of conversations about Joe Exotica and Carole “Did She or Didn’t She” Baskin? We got you sis! Our Kind crew is back at it again, bringing you our favorite shows from Netflix, Hulu, HBO Go, and Amazon Prime. So, […]

Health Care Insurance & COVID-19

Kind Clinic sees patients regardless of insurance status, and we may be able to offer financial assistance with your medications prescribed by our office. But, if you recently lost your insurance, you may be worried about accessing health care beyond your sexual wellness. As always, if you lose your insurance, get new insurance, or your […]