The 411 on MonkeypoxTexas Health Action is working with local health officials to closely monitor the Monkeypox virus that is spreading in a handful of locations around the world. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is an infection caused by a virus in the same family as smallpox and spreads through close, personal contact with an infected person. The virus […]
THA statement on Roe v. WadeWe are devastated to learn of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This reprehensible decision is a continued attack on lifesaving healthcare access and a big step backward for our country. It is one of our core beliefs that everyone has the right to their own bodily autonomy and deserves to have […]
Texas Health Action stands by the right of trans people to receive medically necessary, lifesaving care.STATEMENT: Texas Health Action stands by the right of trans people to receive medically necessary, lifesaving care. The ongoing politically motivated attacks against trans youth in Texas are reprehensible. If you are trans, or a parent, family member, or loved one of someone who is trans, there is a community of people who love you […]
Kind Clinic to offer dedicated space for walk-in HIV/STI testingFree testing without an appointment at Koenig Lane Kind Clinic recently expanded their 101 W. Koenig Ln. location with a dedicated space for walk-in HIV/STI testing. The new space solely offers walk-in HIV/STI testing with its own entrance next door to the main entrance for Kind Clinic Austin — Koenig. Walk-in testing patients who are […]
Reproductive Health Services in Central TexasThe ongoing attacks on healthcare access in our state is reprehensible, including the cowardly dismantling of Roe v. Wade and attempts to criminalize gender-affirming care. These attacks go against our core belief of respecting people’s right to their own bodily autonomy. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments challenging S.B. 8, which bans almost all […]
Kind Clinic Teams Up with Walgreens to open Dallas ClinicKind Clinic – Oak Lawn to offer sexual health services beginning in early 2022 Kind Clinic will team up with Walgreens to open its first Dallas clinic within the Walgreens at 3802 Cedar Springs Road beginning in early 2022. Kind Clinic, a program of Texas Health Action, will offer sexual health services such as HIV […]
Austin Pride: Celebrating During COVID-19On Saturday, August 14th Austin will observe Pride weekend, which gives our LGBTQIA+ community the chance to celebrate our progress and to be loud about the journey ahead for full equality. Kind Clinic, a program of Texas Health Action, is a proud sponsor of Austin Pride. However, we are closely monitoring the recent surge in […]
Get Your Routine HIV & STI Check Up at Drop-In!April is STI Awareness Month and we’re highlighting our incredible Outreach and Testing Team and our drop-in HIV/STI testing services! Our Outreach and Testing team has grown and so has their impact! Led by our Outreach and Testing Manager, Steven, the team has been hard at work providing FREE HIV and STI testing with a […]
Highlighting Women-Led Orgs in Central TXIn recognition of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting women-focused and women-led community organizations and the incredible work they’re doing in Central Texas. We’re proud to support Frida Friday ATX, Black Trans Leadership Austin, Community Advocacy and Healing Project, Boss Babes ATX, Impact San Antonio, and the San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Join us in […]
Promoting Safe(r) Sex During COVID-19Originally published by Achieving Together “I have a confession: I’ve had sex since social distancing began. With someone I met on Tinder, someone I don’t live with. And I know friends doing the same. With the pandemic still a major concern across the United States, people having sex or even just wanting to have sex […]
