Policies for Blood Donation Are Rooted in Fear and Stigma
By Dr. Cynthia Brinson and Christopher Hamilton The following opinion piece originally ran in the Austin American Statesman on May 7, 2020. While the Texas economy slowly begins to reopen, the need for blood donations, especially from those with COVID-19 antibodies, remains extremely high. Yet, even as we face critical shortages during this global pandemic, […]
Celebrating National Nurses Week!
National Nurses Week is May 6-12, 2020. Join us in recognizing our amazing nurse practitioners who continue to provide our essential sexual health services day in and day out for our communities. Your dedication and resilience inspires us all! Be a part of the celebration by downloading a full-color or black and white (color it yourself!) […]
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
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 […]