Austin was ranked the ninth best place to retire in 2018 by U.S. News & World Report. As the silver tsunami continues to roll into Central Texas, two local physician networks are joining forces to honor inspirational, healthy and fit 60 somethings by featuring them on an exclusive 2019 Austin 60 Strong calendar.  Learn more. 

Earlier this week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a voluntary recall of several medications that contain the active ingredient valsartan, which is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, due to an impurity in the ingredient. Not all generic pharmaceuticals containing valsartan and distributed in the U.S. have been recalled.

If it feels like suicide is more prevalent in the last decade, well, that’s because it is. In nearly every corner of America, suicides have increased dramatically since 1999, according to the CDC. Know the signs and make a difference to prevent suicide.

Laura Wills, Ph.D, ARC Chief Operations Officer, and Judith Chedville, RN, ACNS-BC, Clinical Nurse Specialist in ARC Medical Home, were honored last month by the Texas Army National Guard for support of Judith’s certification as a basic lifesaver instructor for her unit.

Tips, hints, and suggestions; Dr. Helena Gonzalez, Pediatrician at ARC Far West talks about finding the right pediatrician for you in this ARC Healthcare Minute podcast.

Austin Regional Clinic is happy to announce that Arathi Shah, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician, has joined the team at ARC Kyle Plum Creek.

Dr. Edward Garrison Benton, Jr, Orthopedic Surgeon at ARC recently discussed treatment options for knee pain in this podcast of the ARC Healthcare Minute.

We’re rolling out new conveniences to make the payment process easier for patients. Soon you will be able to pay your bills online via your MyChart patient portal and avoid the hassle of mailed statements by signing up for paperless billing. We’re also extending hours for billing assistance over the phone. Learn more here.

ARC Pediatrics was voted “Best Pediatrician” by readers of Austin Family magazine, following a voting period between March 1 and May 15, 2018. Readers were asked to vote for their favorites in over 50 categories, and the winners are featured in the July issue of the magazine and online.

Championship Hearts Foundation (CHF) will provide free teen heart screenings. Student athletes ages 14 to 18 from all over Central Texas can register to be tested for heart conditions.

10 ARC physicians in four specialties are included in Texas Monthly magazine’s annual “Texas Super Doctors® Rising Stars 2018” listing, now in the July edition of the magazine.

Thanks to your feedback we are making the payment experience friendlier and easier for you. Starting July 1, we’re implementing changes to improve customer service, convenience, and access.