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A Different Approach to Mental Health Care

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I’d like to personally thank you for being a wonderful friend of People’s Community Clinic. In the last year, support from our donors helped maintain programs and services for over 20,000 patients.

 

No one knows what the future holds, but one thing is certain: our community has important work to do. The physical ravages of COVID were devastating, but the pandemic also took a toll on our mental health as we all struggled with loneliness, isolation, grief, and loss. Many mental health issues are triggered by life-changing events and experiences—who hasn’t had one of those in the past two years?

 

One way People’s is helping combat mental health challenges is through the clinic’s Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) program. Patients initiate their own care by simply indicating a desire for help. And you, our donors, provide the support that makes it possible.

 

People’s IBH program has been called the “gold standard” and received national recognition in a study by Harvard University, among others. This is because our approach is different; we fit the treatment to the patients, instead of a preconceived idea of what a patient needs. Our goal is to provide the same level and quality of care available in a private practice.

 

Additionally, our Integrative Pain Management Program (IPMP) has garnered national recognition for managing pain without opioids. In IPMP, patients have access to medical and mental health care integrated with acupuncture, yoga, nutrition education, and other holistic therapies. This helps patients manage their pain and build community—a critical part of the healing process. Of the programs studied, People’s was the only one in a community health center, making it accessible to those who are uninsured.

 

Luz is a People’s patient whose back injury caused such debilitating pain and severe depression she rarely left her home. With the care she received at People’s, Luz recovered and credits the People’s staff with saving her life:

 

“I don’t have health insurance so the clinic has been of great help. The collaborations with Genevieve, who does yoga; with Kelley in therapy; with Aracely in pain management; and Diana the nutritionist….everybody supports me so much. It is unconditional help. I would even call them my angels. These angels are the largest army I have. These angels, including the doctor, were put here to help me, and I managed to recover.”

 

Will you help our patients like Luz by making a gift today? No matter the amount, it will have a meaningful impact on families in need of essential medical care. Thank you for believing in our mission. Together we are making an impact!

 

To hear more from Luz and our mental health program, please click here.

 

 

 

With Gratitude,

Louis Appel, MD, MPH

Chief Medical Officer and Director of Pediatrics

People’s Community Clinic

 

2022 People’s Adolescent Health Symposium

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People’s Community Clinic and its Center for Adolescent Health hosted their 2022 Adolescent Health Symposium on March 23 and 24, 2022. This free virtual event was a networking and learning opportunity for youth-serving professionals, health care providers, parents and adolescents.

The Adolescent Health Symposium was part of CAH’s participation in International Adolescent Health Week (IAHW), which took place March 20-26. The 2022 IAHW focused on​ “Transitions” from childhood to adulthood, physically and mentally, from a pre-pandemic life into a life shaped by a pandemic, and from dependence to independence. Every year, this worldwide collaboration brings young people and their supporters together to raise awareness about teen health.

WATCH People’s Adolescent Health Symposium ’22, Day 1

“Young people face numerous challenges that affect their health and wellness,” said Dr. Celia Neavel, M.D., FSAHM, FAAFP and director of People’s Center for Adolescent Health. “This year’s Adolescent Health Symposium engaged professionals and youth themselves to raise awareness of those challenges. With energizing discussions, we educated providers and parents about enhancing effective youth-friendly care. We also empowered adolescents to get more involved in their own health.”

Kinda Abou-Hamden, a freshman at The University of Texas and an IAHW youth ambassador, advocated on behalf of youth health issues. There were more than three dozen youth ambassadors from around the world representing such countries as Australia, Chile, England, France, India, Switzerland and Ukraine.

“The world is very different now than it was even just a few years ago, and the challenges that adolescents are facing are different too. However, sometimes it feels like my age group is reduced to statistics. This event was unique because it attempted to understand and address our concerns, but more than that, it treated us like collaborators,” Abou-Hamden.

Abou-Hamden added, “It’s a very special and rare thing as a teenager to be able to work together with doctors and researchers on the issues that are actually affecting me and my peers. I’m honored to have been a part of a worldwide youth network collaborating on adolescent health issues and am grateful to People’s for making this program possible for me and other Central Texas teens.”

One of this year’s Adolescent Health Symposium keynote speakers was Dr. S. Craig Watkins, a University of Texas professor and internationally recognized expert on social media’s impact on young people. Other sessions given by local and national experts included Broadening Our Horizons on Neurodiversity and Mental Health, Healing-Centered Engagement to Promote Health, Discussing Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships With Youth, and Health Care Transition for Young Adults. All symposium sessions included members of the CAH Youth Advisory Council.

WATCH People’s Adolescent Health Symposium ’22, Day 2

 

The World Health Organization defines young people as anyone between the ages of 10 and 24 years old. People’s Center for Adolescent Health provides primary and specialized care for teens and young adults from diverse backgrounds, and includes a Youth Advisory Council to promote youth engagement and community outreach. The center’s staff and youth volunteers present on best practices in adolescent health at state and national conferences.

About International Adolescent Health Week:

International Adolescent Health Week, celebrated annually during the third full week in March, is a grassroots initiative for young people, adolescent health care providers, teachers, parents, youth advocates and communities to work toward improving the health and well-being of the over 1 billion adolescents around the globe today. The weeklong event started as Teen Health Week in the U.S. in 2016 and rapidly grew to a global celebration. International Adolescent Health Week is led by adolescent health members of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine IAHW Special Interest Group and the International Association of Adolescent Health.

RESOURCES: Presentation decks from the 2022 Adolescent Health Symposium

The Year of the Tiger Celebration

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On February 2nd, People’s Collective held its first event of 2022.  We celebrated the Year of the Tiger with Gong Fu Cha, or “The Chinese Art of Tea.”

Led by So-Han Fan, tea expert and founder of West China Tea, attendees received a gift: a Big Tree Moonlight White Snow Pearl dragonball and a Red Tea coin to brew during the event. The evening was rich in history and culture, with friends from People’s Collective.

Attendees were encouraged to wear festive or brightly-colored attire, especially red. The color red in Chinese culture is considered auspicious during the Lunar New Year, believed to scare away spirits of bad fortune.

SO-HAN FAN & WEST CHINA TEA

So-Han Fan is the Chinese-American founder of West China Tea, which was started in 2012. It was borne from So-Han’s passion for sharing Chinese tea culture and sourcing the finest and most unique farm-direct tea and artisan tea ware. West China Tea’s goal is to have tea houses all over the world, using tea culture as a way of uniting communities globally in a transnational network.

Attendees received a gift: a Big Tree Moonlight Snow Pearl dragonball and a Red Tea coin to brew during this special event. Please read about these two wonderful tea selections from West China Tea.

 

BIG TREE MOONLIGHT WHITE SNOW PEARL
(大樹月光白雪珠, DÀ SHÙ YUÈ GUĀNG BÁI XUĚ ZHŪ)

This is a Dragon Ball – a 7g sphere of whole tea leaves – of Big Tree Moonlight White. These charming dragon balls are made of Da Shu Cha 大树茶 – “big tree tea,” which are delicately sun-dried. White teas like the Moonlight White Tea are rich in antioxidants, which helps in slowing down aging, lessening inflammation, and improving one’s immune system. It has polyphenols that relax one’s blood vessels to prevent heart diseases, and it also has EGCG which helps in metabolism.

RED TEA COIN
(曬乾紅茶幣, SHÀI GĀN HÓNG CHÁ BÌ)

A new addition to our family of Nannuo Mountain tea coins, this tiny cake is actually a micro-sized 7g bing pressed from whole-leaf Nannuo Mountain Sun-Dried Red Tea. Red tea, which is the fully-oxidized species of tea known in the West as black tea, has a warming character, is dark red in color when steeped, and has a satisfying back-of-the-mouth flavor. The process of massaging and sun-drying the tea results in a fruity, sweet profile with low astringency. Each coin represents a full gong fu-sized pot of tea and makes 7-10 full-bodied steepings in a 100-150ml vessel.

 

 

ABOUT PEOPLE’S COLLECTIVE

People’s Collective brings together a diverse group of advocates and ambassadors for People’s Community Clinic, united by a shared vision of a healthier Austin for everyone. Through outreach, education, social events, and community building, members promote access to community health and provide support for People’s Community Clinic.

BECOME A MEMBER

Only $20 a month or one payment of $240. Benefits include:

  • Access to a curated calendar of events
  • Community building
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Health and fitness activities
  • Educational experiences

NY Times: Asia is still enduring its first Omicron surge, while Europe may get a second

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The article below has been shared from The New York Times.

Commuters crossing London Bridge at sunrise in late February.
Credit…Tom Nicholson/Reuters

As the Asia-Pacific region struggles with its first Omicron surge, it appears that Europe may be heading for a second jump, just as countries on both continents have rapidly lifted most pandemic restrictions.

Global cases, which bottomed out in early March, are rising again, driven by high caseloads in Asia and Europe, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Cases per capita in Europe were already far higher than any other region in the world when they began creeping up again recently.

Parts of Asia are enduring their worst outbreaks ever as the Omicron variant continues its first sweep through the continent. The situation is especially dire in China, an outlier that remains committed to stamping out the virus, as well as New Zealand and South Korea, countries that like others around Asia have moved on from what had been some of the world’s strictest Covid rules.

In Europe, some are bracing for what could be another Omicron wave, with cases on the rise again in France, Britain, Italy and elsewhere and again approaching record levels in Germany. And the war in Ukraine has prompted fears that another outbreak could explode there at any time.

This comes weeks after many European countries thought they were free of the worst of Covid and raced to lift restrictions in February and March.

On Tuesday, the Netherlands announced it would drop most of its remaining pandemic restrictions, including its mask mandate, on March 23. Cases have just started declining after surges in February and March, according to Our World in Data.

Austria, the first Western democracy to impose a general Covid vaccine mandate, abandoned the requirement last week. Caseloads have now surged to record levels there, according to Our World in Data.

Dr. Eric Topol, the founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, said that loosening restrictions in Europe may have contributed to a spike in cases. Other factors could include waning vaccine immunity and the rapid spread of a more contagious Omicron subvariant, BA.2, he said.

Dr. Topol said Europe’s worst periods throughout the pandemic have been a harbinger of what was to come in the United States.

“Every time we followed suit within a matter of weeks,” he said.

While caseloads in the United States have declined drastically since their record highs in mid-January, according to a New York Times database, Dr. Topol said one indicator that will be closely watched for an early sign of a new spike will be wastewater sewage data.

Because people excrete the virus through their stool, wastewater can be used to predict where the coronavirus is or will be prevalent and if a new variant is circulating.

About 38 percent of active U.S. wastewater sampling sites reported an increase in coronavirus levels from Feb. 24 to March 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s wastewater data tracker, which surveys 688 wastewater sites across the country.

Dr. Jay Varma, an epidemiologist who was a senior health adviser to former Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City, warned that people should be prepared for another wave of cases and not let their guard down.

“We have to plan for the worst and hope for the best, like hurricane season,” he said.

Emma G. Fitzsimmons contributed reporting.

— Alyssa Lukpat

Información sobre la vacuna COVID-19

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¿Podría la vacuna contagiarme de COVID?

No. La vacuna de COVID no contiene virus activos, por lo que no es posible contraer COVID a través de la vacuna.

 

¿Cuáles son los beneficios de vacunarse contra el COVID?

Las vacunas contra el COVID ayudan a prevenir el contagio del COVID. Las vacunas también previenen los casos más graves de COVID que pueden causar una enfermedad grave o la muerte. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), una vez que usted está completamente vacunado puede 1) estar en un lugar cerrado con otras personas completamente vacunadas sin mascarilla y 2) estar en un lugar cerrado con personas no vacunadas de otro hogar. Siga las indicaciones de CDC para obtener más información: www.cdc.gov

 

¿Tendré que seguir usando una mascarilla después de vacunarme?

Sí. Seguirá siendo necesario que use una mascarilla y se mantenga al menos a 6 pies de distancia de los demás (las excepciones a esta directriz se mencionan arriba), porque la vacuna no previene el COVID en el 100% de los casos.

 

¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios más comunes de la vacuna?

Muchas personas presentan dolor, enrojecimiento e hinchazón en el brazo en el que recibieron la vacuna COVID. También es frecuente que después de vacunarse se sientan más cansados de lo normal, tengan dolor de cabeza, inflamación de los ganglios linfáticos, dolor muscular, escalofríos, fiebre, náuseas y/o vómitos. Los efectos secundarios son una muestra de que la vacuna está funcionando.

 

¿Cuánto tiempo después de vacunarme estoy protegido contra COVID?

Está completamente vacunado dos semanas después de la vacuna Johnson & Johnson o dos semanas después de la segunda dosis de Pfizer o Moderna.

 

¿Cuánto dura la protección de la vacuna?

Todavía no sabemos cuánto tiempo le puede proteger la vacuna contra el COVID. Vacunas de refuerzo ya están disponibles para mejorar la inmunidad.

 

¿Necesitaré una segunda vacuna?

Dos de las vacunas (Pfizer y Moderna) requieren una segunda inyección. La persona que lo vacune le explicará qué vacuna está recibiendo y si será necesaria una segunda inyección.

 

¿Está bien si mi segunda inyección es con una vacuna COVID diferente a la primera?

Esto no se recomienda. En muy pocos casos, es posible que su médico le dé una vacuna diferente para su segunda dosis. Es importante que preste atención a la recomendación de su médico.

 

Una vez que me he vacunado, ¿es posible que contagie a otra persona con la enfermedad?

Esto aún se está estudiando. Hasta ahora, parece poco probable que las personas vacunadas que han estado expuestas al COVID pero no muestran síntomas de infección puedan contagiar a otros. La opción más segura es seguir usando mascarilla y mantenerse a distancia de los demás, especialmente cuando se trata de personas no vacunadas y con mayor riesgo de contraer una enfermedad grave por COVID.

 

¿Se puede administrar la vacuna a los niños o a los adolescentes?

La vacuna brinde una fuerte protección contra la hospitalización y la muerte y está disponible para niños de 5 años y adelante.

COVID Vaccine FAQ

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Can the vaccine give me COVID?

No. There is no live virus in the COVID vaccine, so it is not possible to catch COVID from the vaccine.

 

What are the benefits of getting a COVID vaccine?

COVID vaccines help prevent you from getting COVID. Vaccines also prevent most cases of severe COVID which can lead to serious illness or death. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), once you are fully vaccinated you may 1) be indoors with other fully vaccinated peoples without a mask and 2) be indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household. Follow the CDC for complete information:www.cdc.gov

 

Will I still need to wear a mask after I get the vaccine? 

Yes. You will still need to wear a mask and stay at least 6 feet away from others (exceptions to this guideline are listed above), because the vaccine does not prevent COVID 100% of the time.

 

What are the most common side effects of the vaccine?

Many people experience pain, redness and swelling in the arm where they got their COVID shot. It’s also common to have a headache, swollen lymph nodes, muscle pain or aches, chills, fever, nausea and/or vomiting and to feel tired after getting vaccinated. Side effects show that the vaccine is working.

 

How soon after I get vaccinated am I protected from COVID? 

You are fully vaccinated two weeks after a Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two weeks after your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna.

 

How long will the protection last?

We don’t yet know how long the vaccine will protect you from COVID. It’s possible that in the future, you may need a COVID booster shot to improve immunity.

 

Will I need a second shot?

Two of the vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) do require a second shot. The person vaccinating you will discuss which vaccine you are receiving and if you need a second shot.

 

Is it OK if my second shot is with a different COVID vaccine than the first one?

This is not recommended. In rare situations, it’s possible your doctor will give you a different vaccine for your second dose. It’s important to listen to the recommendation of your doctor.

 

Once I’ve been vaccinated, is it still possible for me to spread the disease to someone else?

This is still being studied. So far, it seems unlikely that vaccinated people who have been exposed to COVID but are not showing symptoms of infection can spread COVID to others. The safest option is to continue to mask and distance, especially around people who are unvaccinated and at increased risk of severe illness from COVID.

 

Can the vaccine be given to my children or teenagers?

The COVID vaccine is available to anyone 5 years and older.

People’s Kids at Home

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Have you heard about People’s Kids at Home? This project began during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic when social distancing and stay-at-home orders began. The goal of People’s Kids at Home is to continue educating children and parents while improving mental health. The project consists of videos with activities promoting both child development skills and bonding time. Caregivers with children ages 0-4 years old, can benefit from these videos by finding them on YouTube or social media.

With the help of volunteers, the Early Childhood Program has organized the posting of two videos every Saturday. Storytime videos are an extension of the Reach Out and Read program, which promote healthy reading habits and language development. Arts & Crafts videos encourage fine motor skills and brain development. Videos are also bilingual with subtitles in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, giving viewers the opportunity to develop advanced language skills.

Each week, the team films and edits videos, producing educational content you can use year round. Share and discover the latest crafts and read children’s literature that is bound to teach your family something new. When you get the chance, visit the People’s Community Clinic YouTube channel and subscribe for the latest updates.

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April Suggested Media List

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Jeff Hutchinson, MD, FAAP

April does not have one chosen cultural celebration. Passover, Easter, are Ramadan are all recognized in April, and spring is seen as the beginning of new life. This month’s reading list is focused on hope in the future and will hopefully lead us all in conversations of growth.

WATCH

Start with this TED talk on Nature. Beauty. Gratitude https://youtu.be/8lXYZ6s3Dfk

  1. Share with someone a time nature made you stop and smile?
  2. Consider starting a gratitude journal

 

READ

Amy Cuddy is inspiring and relatable. Her book: Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges is an excellent read.

  1. Have a conversation with someone about how our minds (emotions) and bodies (physical) are connected
  2. Notice the times that you feel like you are being yourself

 

Austin Kleon’s very short book: Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You about Being Creative will make you smile and feel inspired to do something creative.

After reading this book consider the following actions:

  1. Find someone to discuss whether creativity is inherited or learned
  2. Now is a great time to do something creative. What’s stopping you?

 

For those who like short stories of inspiration go to: https://thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2018/09/motivational-stories/.

This are easy stories to share with kids to have a conversation.

  1. Which story did you enjoy the most?
  2. Which story has a moral that lines up with your views?

 

Bonus work: Find any of Aesop’s Fables or watch old Sherman and Mr. Peabody cartoons for fun.

 

Keep your eyes open for other ways to engage and help everyone feel like they belong.

Recursos para la recuperación después de la tormenta de invierno

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Las recientes nevadas y temperaturas bajo cero en todo Texas han dificultado la vida de muchas personas. A continuación encontrará recursos de ayuda para cortes de agua y los demás servicios, lugares de distribución de agua, problemas de suministro de energía y electricidad, servicios de reparación de emergencia, servicios de transporte; servicios de basura, compostaje y reciclaje; refugios para el clima frío, asistencia de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) y del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) así como también ayuda de organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro.

  • USTED, COMO UN RESIDENTE DEL CONDADO DE AUSTIN Y TRAVIS, NO PUEDE SER DESALOJADO POR no pagar EL ALQUILER y esto SE EXTIENDE HASTA EL 1 DE ABRIL DE 2021.

  • HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA CIUDAD DE AUSTIN Y LAS ZONAS ALREDEDORES.

  • Suministro de ENERGÍA Y ELECTRICIDAD

La Comisión de Servicios Públicos ha ordenado que sus servicios públicos (electricidad, gas, etc.) no sean desconectados en este momento. Esto sólo es válido para los clientes de Oncor, AEP, Centerpoint y TNMP.

Austin Energy está reportando que el servicio ha sido restaurado en un 99.99%. Para obtener la información más actualizada, vaya a:

Si en su área hay un distribuidor de servicios públicos diferente a Austin Energy, póngase en contacto con dicho distribuidor.

Distribuidores de electricidad

  • Bluebonnet Electric Co-op: 800.842.7708 o bluebonnetelectric.coop/
  • Oncor Electric: 888.313.4747 o oncor.com/SitePages/Home.aspx
  • Pedernales Electric Co-op: 888.554.4732 o pec.coop/

Distribuidores de gas natural

  • ATMOS Energy: 888.286.6700 o http://atmosenergy.com/
  • CenterPoint Energy: 800-752-8036 o centerpointenergy.com/
  • Servicio de Gas Natural SiEnergy: 888.468.7007 o sienergy.com/
  • Servicio de Gas de Texas: 800.700.2443 o texasgasservice.com/

 

  • AYUDA DE REPARACIÓN DE TORMENTA DESDE LA CIUDAD DE AUSTIN

La ciudad de Austin tiene un sitio web para apoyar a los residentes locales y dueños de negocios cuyas propiedades resultaron dañadas por la reciente tormenta de invierno. Visite austintexas.gov/atxrepairs para encontrar información sobre plomeros, electricistas y otros contratistas; solicitudes de servicio y cumplimiento de códigos; el proceso de permisos de emergencia de la Ciudad; asistencia financiera para propietarios de viviendas; y programas de asistencia federal y local.

 

  • REPARACIONES DE EMERGENCIA EN SU VIVIENDA O NEGOCIO

Para obtener información sobre reparaciones de emergencia en su vivienda o negocio y obtener permisos, visite el sitio de Reparaciones de Emergencia de Austin o llame al 512.974.1500. Esta línea telefónica de atención exclusiva estará abierta durante el horario de oficina a partir del lunes 22 de febrero de 2021. Los residentes pueden comenzar a hacer reparaciones en sus viviendas tan pronto como puedan, y deben ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo dentro de un día hábil para adquirir un permiso si lo necesitan.

 

  • LOS EQUIPOS DE VOLUNTARIOS ESTÁN AYUDANDO A LAS PERSONAS A LIMPIAR SUS VIVIENDAS Y A REMOVER LOS ESCOMBROS.

Por favor, póngase en contacto con:

 

  • CORTES DE AGUA Y SERVICIOS

El aviso de hervir el agua en toda la ciudad ha sido cancelado para los clientes de Austin Water. Los detalles se pueden encontrar aquí: Aviso de hervir el agua y preguntas frecuentes

Si las tuberías de su vivienda o negocio se han reventado, detenga el derroche de agua cerrando la válvula de corte del propietario. Si no puede localizar la válvula de corte del propietario o si no funciona, llame a Austin Water al 512-972-1000 para que le ayuden a cortar el agua. Austin Water sigue disponible para contestar llamadas relacionadas con el servicio al cliente, pero las líneas pueden encontrarse ocupadas a causa de la alta demanda. El formulario en línea es la forma más fácil de obtener información.

 

  • Lugares DE DISTRIBUCIÓN DE AGUA

Visite el sitio web de Austin para obtener información sobre dónde recoger agua.

 

  • SERVICIO DE TRANSPORTE HACIA LOS LUGARES DE DISTRIBUCIÓN DE AGUA

CapMetro proporcionará un servicio de transporte a los lugares de distribución de agua en el Onion Creek Soccer Complex, ACC Pinnacle, Roy G. Guerrero Park y Walnut Creek Park. Los clientes pueden acceder al servicio de transporte en las paradas de autobús más cercanas a cada lugar de distribución de agua:

– Una parada de autobús provisoria en William Cannon para acceder al Onion Creek Soccer Complex (con servicio de la ruta 333)

– Oak Hill Plaza para acceder a ACC Pinnacle (con servicio de las rutas 315 y 333)

– ACC Riverside Transit Center para acceder a Roy G. Guerrero Park (con servicio de las rutas 217, 271, 310, 311 y 350)

– Parada de autobús N Lamar/Walnut Creek para acceder al parque Walnut Creek (con servicio de la ruta 1)

El servicio de transporte estará disponible en cada uno de estos lugares hasta que se agote el agua.

 

  • ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA HERRAMIENTA DE EVALUACIÓN DEL ESTADO DE TEXAS (ISTAT)

El estado de Texas tiene un centro de llamadas para ayudar a aquellos que tienen acceso limitado a Internet o ningún acceso a Internet, a completar la Herramienta de evaluación del estado de Texas (iSTAT). Los tejanos pueden llamar al 844-844-3089 entre las 8:00 a. M. Y las 8:00 p. M. Los siete días de la semana para enviar su información de daños por desastre.

 

  • SERVICIOS DE TRANSPORTE

Todas las rutas de CapMetro operarán con sus horarios regulares el lunes 22 de febrero.

Las tarifas gratuitas se extenderán hasta el domingo 28 de febrero en un esfuerzo por proporcionar a todos el acceso a las personas, los lugares y los recursos que necesitan en este momento crítico.

 

  • SERVICIOS DE RECOLECCIÓN DE RESIDUOS, COMPOSTAJE Y RECICLAJE

Después de suspender el servicio de recolección en la acera debido al mal tiempo y las condiciones inseguras de las carreteras, Austin Resource Recovery reanudará el servicio el lunes 22 de febrero. Para obtener las últimas actualizaciones sobre cuándo se reanudarán los servicios, visite el sitio web de Austin Resource Recovery o descargue la aplicación Recycle ATX para recibir notificaciones sobre su horario de recolección en la acera.

 

  • Asistencia de la agencia FEDERAL PARA EL MANEJO DE EMERGENCIAS (FEMA)

FEMA ha anunciado que la ayuda federal de emergencia está disponible para los texanos afectados por la tormenta invernal a partir del 11 de febrero de 2021. La fecha límite para que cualquier persona solicite asistencia para la recuperación de este desastre es el 20 de abril de 2021. Para solicitar asistencia en caso de desastre en la vivienda y en el negocio, vaya a DisasterAssistance.gov o llame a FEMA al (800) 621-3362. En la primera página del sitio web de FEMA, haga clic en “Aplicar en línea” para empezar.

 

  • HUD (ASISTENCIA DE VIVIENDA)

El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD) anunció el lunes que proporcionará asistencia federal para catástrofes a los propietarios y compradores de viviendas en las zonas afectadas por las fuertes tormentas invernales. Los condados de Texas que están bajo la declaración de catástrofe grave del presidente Joe Biden podrán obtener ayuda para la ejecución hipotecaria y otros tipos de asistencia del HUD:

Agencias de consejería: las agencias de consejería de vivienda aprobadas por HUD tienen consejeros disponibles para ayudar a los afectados por las tormentas.

Ayuda para la ejecución hipotecaria: la moratoria automática de 90 días de HUD sobre las ejecuciones hipotecarias de hipotecas de vivienda aseguradas por la Administración Federal de Vivienda comenzó para los condados designados de Texas en la fecha de la declaración. Se insta a los prestatarios que no pueden hacer pagos hipotecarios a llamar a su administrador de préstamos.

Seguro hipotecario: HUD es capaz de proporcionar un seguro FHA a las víctimas de desastres cuyas casas fueron destruidas o dañadas hasta el punto de que la reconstrucción o sustitución es necesaria. Para aquellos que se enfrentan a la reconstrucción o la compra de otra vivienda, el programa permite a los prestatarios que cumplen los requisitos obtener una financiación del 100%, incluyendo los gastos de cierre.

Seguro tanto para hipotecas como para restauración de viviendas: uno de los programas de préstamos del HUD que permite a quienes han perdido su vivienda a financiar la compra o realizar una refinanciación de una vivienda junto con su reparación a través de una hipoteca única. Los propietarios de viviendas dañadas podrán financiar la reconstrucción de su vivienda unifamiliar.

Poner a disposición información sobre los proveedores de vivienda: HUD compartirá detalles con FEMA y el estado sobre los proveedores de vivienda que pueden tener unidades disponibles en las áreas afectadas.

 

  • ASISTENCIA DEL PROGRAMA MEDICO LEGAL DE PEOPLE’S (MLP)

Los pacientes de People’s pueden solicitar asistencia legal al Programa Médico Legal (MPL, por sus siglas en inglés). El MLP puede ayudar con:

  • Desalojo
  • Desconexión de los servicios públicos si el distribuidor es Oncor, American Electric Power (AEP), Centerpoint o TNMP
  • Negación de las prestaciones de desempleo
  • Negación de SNAP
  • Negación de FEMA

 

  • NUEVO PLAZO PARA LA DECLARACIÓN DE IMPUESTOS

El Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés) ha ampliado el plazo para la declaración de impuestos hasta el 15 de junio de 2021. Puede encontrar más información aquí.

 

Women’s History Month Suggested Media

Posted on by Joy Authur

DR. JEFF HUTCHINSON, CENTER FOR ADOLESCENT HEALTH

March is National Women’s History Month, along with other observances. With St. Patrick’s Day, the month is sometimes seen as a celebration of Irish-American Heritage. We can all find ways to celebrate and recognize other cultures and accomplishments. The reading list this month is a small way to keep others in mind.

 

READ

Start by surfing https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn more about Women’s History Month.

  1. What fact surprised you?
  2. Pick one person to share the information with and why it means something to you.

 

Rachel Naomi Remen’s Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories That Heal

We all remember stories more than facts. Maya Angelou’s quote “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” is year-round wisdom. After reading this book consider the following questions:

  1. What are the reasons we have very different applications of the law?
  2. What are the things that we can do as individuals to address this disparity?

 

Nutrition is not a culture but nutrition plays a role in every culture’s cuisine. We have incredible people at People’s with expertise in nutrition and culture. Please don’t forget about them. In the meantime we can all improve our cultural awareness especially related to food. Consider the article: Your Nutrition Advice Won’t Help if It’s Not Culturally Sensitive

  1. What is the history behind some unhealthy choices? (Hint: economics)
  2. Have a conversation with family about food.

 

LISTEN

Brené Brown is a Texan inspiring the world from her podcasts to TED talks and books. Pick any of her work to acknowledge this month. Her book: I Thought It was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power and Courage in a Culture of Shame is an excellent read.

  1. How did this book change the way you look at shame?
  2. Which story of courage can you relate to your life?

 

Listen to The Celtic Women’s Danny Boy

  1. Listen with someone else for the first time.
  2. Talk about your thoughts.