ARC's United Medicare Advantage patients' struggles with getting care the past two weeks was the focus of the front page in the Austin American-Statesman on September 21.  This has affected our 5,000 patients who are on UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare Advantage plans only.  This does note impact patients with UnitedHealthcare commercial plans or any Medicare supplement plans.   Learn more.

Saturday morning and you need an orthopedist? ARC Orthopedics at Medical Park Tower is here to help with a Saturday morning sports injury clinic throughout the fall. Our Orthopedists & Sports Medicine Specialists are ready to assess, treat, x-ray, and even apply a cast on-site if necessary. Just walk-in or call 512-454-4561.

Austin Regional Clinic is happy to announce that Jennifer L. Acosta, PA-C, Pediatric Physician Assistant, has joined the team at ARC Southwest After Hours Clinic.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to promote awareness and early detection, ARC Far West will offer Saturday morning 2D/3D mammograms through October, beginning 10/6. Walk in or schedule an appointment from 8:00am-12noon.

“Ankle sprains are a common injury many of us have suffered,” says Dr. Daniel T. Halloran, Podiatrist at ARC Cedar Park Medical Plaza in this recent podcast from the ARC Healthcare Minute.

Austin Regional Clinic is happy to announce that Farron C. Hunt, MD, Family Medicine physician, has joined the team at ARC Manor.

Austin Regional Clinic is happy to announce that Tera C. Brooks, MD, Family Medicine physician, has joined the team at ARC Kyle Plum Creek.

“When patients come in, I always start out by asking them if anything is worrying them. Do they have any concerns?” Dr. Guy Blumhagen says. Watch his video to learn more about his practice at ARC Seton Northwest, and why, at 14-years-old, he dedicated his life to caring for women.

Summer is almost over, which means it’s time again for football and … flu. And while we can’t help with defense on the field, ARC is here to help you defend against the flu. The flu shot or flu mist is your best defense! Make an appointment at an ARC clinic near you - see our schedule.

Tuesday, September 11, is Patriot Day, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, commemorating the 17th anniversary of the catastrophic and tragic events of September 11, 2001. On this day we pause to remember the lives lost and, at the same time, demonstrate the power of volunteer service as a way to both commemorate and remember tragedy and triumph, bringing people together to build stronger, more resilient communities.

Dr. Ross E. Hairgrove, ARC Orthopedist and Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine physician, discusses how overuse injuries occur in this recent podcast.

Austin Regional Clinic is happy to announce that Kevin K. Nguyen, DO, Family Medicine physician, has joined the team at ARC Anderson Mill.