June 2025
Book a well-check in the summer
A pediatric well-check for ages 5-18 can be just as essential as stocking up on sunscreen and floaties. It helps safeguard your child’s health while covering vaccinations, UIL forms, camp and sports physicals, mental health screenings, and more. Summer also offers additional appointment availability that may include evenings and weekends at your neighborhood Austin Regional Clinic (ARC). Schedule now to avoid the back-to-school rush!
Book at ARCcheckup.com or ARC MyChart →
Pertussis is on the rise—vaccination is the best protection
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is circulating in our area. The best thing you can do to guard your health against pertussis is check that you are up to date on your Tdap or DTap vaccines. Vaccine appointments are available days, nights, and weekends. If you suspect you may have contracted pertussis or came into contact with someone who was diagnosed, you should schedule an appointment with your ARC care team or ARC After Hours Clinic. Call 512-272-4636 and press "1" to schedule a vaccine appointment at any ARC clinic or After Hours Clinic.
Read our pertussis local update →
Imagine being able to talk to a doctor or APC 24/7 on demand
That’s exactly what you can do with ARC’s on-demand virtual urgent care, powered by ARC adult medicine physicians, pediatricians, and advanced practice clinicians (APCs). We call it NormanMD because for decades, ARC’s Founding CEO, Norman Chenven, MD, envisioned such a service. NormanMD is available by subscription or as a benefit through health plans or employers. With NormanMD, you can reach an ARC doctor or APC within minutes—day or night—anywhere in Texas.
How NormanMD works →
ARC Clinical Research is enrolling participants
Clinical research is at the heart of all medical advances and contributes greatly to improving the quality of medicine that is available to you and your loved ones. Participants in research studies—people just like you—are a critical link in making these discoveries possible. Both ARC patients and non-ARC patients who fit the trial eligibility requirements are welcome. For more information call 737-247-7240.
BaxDuo Arctic Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinical Study →
BaxDuo Pacific Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinical Study →
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) Clinical Study →
View all enrolling studies →
Better foot health is an appointment away
Get back on your feet again with ARC Podiatry and our groundbreaking 3D bunion correction procedure. If there is a pronounced boney bump near the outer base of your big toe, you may have a bunion. Bunions are a common occurrence and are typically the result of friction from wearing tight shoes. Address issues like pain and difficulty walking by scheduling an appointment with an ARC podiatrist.
Schedule an appointment with a podiatrist →
Learn more about 3D bunion correction surgery →
It’s the perfect time to prepare for allergy season
Central Texas is known for its high allergy count, particularly during the spring, fall, and winter seasons when many allergens are in full bloom. Want to know what's making you sneeze? Speak with an ARC allergist. Allergists can conduct allergy testing and prescribe medications or provide allergy shots or allergy drops to help build your immunity before the allergy season returns.
Schedule an appointment with an allergist →
Ob/Gyn procedural pain relief options for your comfort
All ARC obstetric and gynecologic (Ob/Gyn) clinics now offer the option of nitrous oxide delivery by mask for certain procedures. Nitrous oxide is often recommended as a fast-acting pain management solution that won't make you drowsy and has no downtime after a procedure. Speak with your Ob/Gyn specialist to learn more about the best pain relief option for you.
Learn more about gynecologic pain relief options →
Texas heat can be dangerous—especially for people with diabetes
Summertime brings sunny days, swimming, and endless outdoor adventures—but it can also bring sweltering heat and an increased risk of heat stroke or injury. Protect yourself and your family with summer safety tips from Natalie A. Williams, MD, Family Medicine at ARC East 7th. Dr. Williams shares expert medical advice on hydration, medication storage, and managing activities outdoors.
