People's Community Clinic

09/28/2025

Mark your calendars and join People’s Community Clinic and Dr. Keta Pandit for Walk with a Doc! 🌿 Take a step towards better health with Dr. Pandit as we explore the great outdoors together. Enjoy fresh air, share stories, and gain valuable health tips, all while connecting with your community. This event is FREE for adolescents and their families! Let's walk towards wellness together! 🚶‍♂️💚 Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/46tLGZ4

📅 Sunday, Oct. 5
⌚ 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 3601 Zach Scott street, Austin, TX 78723

09/27/2025

Tuberculosis (TB) is still one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases—killing over 1.3 million people every year.

The good news: TB is preventable and curable.

The challenge: underfunded health systems, stigma, and drug-resistant strains are holding back progress. 🚨 Cuts to U.S. foreign aid are pushing global progress against tuberculosis (TB) backwards.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4ny7SXK

09/26/2025

Why Alcohol Needs a Cancer Warning Label

Most people who drink don’t realize it—but alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., after to***co and obesity. Drinking even small amounts increases your risk of at least seven types of cancer (including breast, colorectal, liver, throat, and mouth).

🚨 The current warning label on alcohol hasn’t changed since 1989—and it doesn’t mention cancer. Experts are calling for updated, more visible labels that clearly say: “Alcohol causes cancer.”

Here’s why this matters:

• Less than half of Americans are aware that alcohol increases cancer risk.
• Warning labels (especially large, graphic ones) have been shown to increase awareness, reduce drinking events, and even reduce purchases.
• Other countries are taking action: Ireland is rolling out bold warnings in red capital letters; South Korea has had labels since 2016.

👉 It’s time we all know the risks—and label it like it really is.

Read more about what public health experts are recommending and why change is overdue: https://bit.ly/46p9ImY

09/25/2025

🌟 Innovator Spotlight: Julio Palmaz 🌟

Julio Palmaz, a vascular radiologist from Argentina, transformed the future of heart care. 💙

To keep arteries open after angioplasty, he co-created the Palmaz-Schatz Stent with Dr. Richard Schatz — a balloon-expandable stent that revolutionized treatment for blocked blood vessels. With support from Johnson & Johnson and FDA approval, this breakthrough saved countless lives worldwide.

In recognition of his impact, Palmaz was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2006. 🏅

👏 A true pioneer whose work continues to keep hearts beating strong. https://bit.ly/3IIVIfP

09/24/2025

👉 Give today and make a lasting impact: https://bit.ly/4n6pGcF
📉 Texas already has the highest uninsured rate in the nation—and now, recent changes to the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and CHIP could leave millions more Texans without coverage. For families, this often means skipping preventive care and relying on costly ER visits in moments of crisis.

At People’s Community Clinic, we’ve been here since 1970 to provide high-quality, affordable care, no matter someone’s financial situation. From welcoming babies to managing chronic conditions, our doors are always open for Central Texans.

💙 Thank you for standing with us.

09/24/2025

We’re excited for to host another book drive supporting People’s Community Clinic’s program, which helps promote early childhood brain development through reading! 📖 💫

You can drop off new or gently used books for kids ages 2–10 at either Wheatsville hospitality desk! Books in English, Spanish, or bilingual formats are all welcome.

The drive runs through the end of September! Please no books that are torn, missing pages, or drawn in 📚🌈
 
Thanks, y’all! 🫶

09/22/2025

🌟 Shana Tova! 🍎✨ Wishing you and your loved ones a sweet and joyous Rosh Hashanah filled with love, laughter, and blessings. May this new year be filled with endless opportunities and happiness. L'shanah tovah!

09/18/2025

AI therapy is here—but so are the challenges.

WBUR’s On Point digs into how AI tools are offering easier access to mental health support, yet still fall short in emotional depth, crisis detection, and ethical safeguards. The conversation makes one thing clear: AI can assist, but never replace the human touch in mental health care. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3JTfohq

09/16/2025

💛 It’s National Su***de Prevention Week. 💛
This week is a reminder that every single life has value, and no one should ever have to face struggles alone.

✨ You are not a burden.
✨ Your story matters.
✨ Hope is real, and help is here.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Talking about it can save a life.

📞 Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – available 24/7.
💬 Reach out to a friend, a loved one, or a counselor.

Let’s break the stigma, start conversations, and remind each other: you are never alone. 💚 https://bit.ly/4n5KBwr

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09/15/2025

Mark your calendars and join People’s Community Clinic and Dr. Keta Pandit for Walk with a Doc! 🌿 Take a step towards better health with Dr. Pandit as we explore the great outdoors together. Enjoy fresh air, share stories, and gain valuable health tips, all while connecting with your community. This event is FREE for adolescents and their families! Let's walk towards wellness together! 🚶‍♂️💚 Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/46tLGZ4

📅 Sunday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 5
⌚ 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 3601 Zach Scott street, Austin, TX 78723

09/12/2025

09/11/2025

🧠✨ Did you know Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 10 million people worldwide?

Parkinson’s happens when brain cells that make dopamine slowly break down — leading to movement and non-movement symptoms.

👀 Early Signs to Watch For:
✔️ Tremors (shaking, often in hands)
✔️ Slowed movement
✔️ Stiff muscles
✔️ Trouble with balance & posture
✔️ Changes in speech or handwriting

🔍 Risk Factors:
• Age (most common 50+)
• Being male
• Family history
• Environmental exposures (toxins, pesticides)

💡 While there’s no cure yet, early detection + treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

💙 Let’s raise awareness and support ongoing research. https://bit.ly/4ghZxF5