Researchers map hot spots for child maltreatment in Travis County
Thursday, July 14, 2016
By Jane Wester – Special to the American-Statesman
Using risk factors like poverty and lack of access to education, researchers at the Dell Medical School have been mapping “hot spots” in Travis County for child maltreatment and neglect to inform experts offering services and solutions.
New Peak for US Health Care Spending: $10,345 Per Person
Wednesday, July 14, 2016
By Scott Andes – Brookings
A report from the Department of Health and Human Services projects that the cost of health care this year will surpass $10,000 per person; a record high. This means that the cost of health care spending is projected to grow at a faster rate than the nation economy in the next ten years.
Austin homelessness group wins $1.1 million in federal funding
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
By James Barragan – American-Statesman Staff
The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition of Austin won $1.1 million in federal grants to use towards an innovative housing project and to find new ways to pay for homelessness reduction.
