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Perry Watson

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Name: Perry Watson

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

State lawmaker echoes need for physical education in schools

An Austin state lawmaker reacts to a new report recommending that schools treat physical education as a core subject. KLBJ's Perry Watson has details. ... [Published 590 KLBJ - May 24 2013]

Entities: Perry Watson, Austin

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Procedure could spell relief for allergy sufferers with sinusitis

An Austin doctor may have the answer thousands of Central Texas allergy sufferers have been looking for...and it doesn't require drugs or surgery. KLBJ's Perry Watson has details. ... [Published 590 KLBJ - May 16 2013]

Entities: Sinusitis, Perry Watson, Austin

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Central Health president and CEO says Brackenridge to continue to operate as trauma center

A new teaching hospital will change the healthcare landscape in Austin...especially for one, historic facility, but KLBJ's Perry Watson tells us what's also important...is what won't change. ... [Published 590 KLBJ - May 13 2013]

Entities: Perry Watson, Austin, Teaching

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Austin nonprofit: sex education leaves much to be desired

What's the status of sex education in Central Texas? A local non-profit, on the front lines of the issue, answers the question and tells KLBJ's Perry Watson there's room for improvement. ... [Published 590 KLBJ - May 09 2013]

Entities: Sex, Austin, Education

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

New bed tower at Dell Children's to provide state-of-the-art care for kids with seizures

An Austin hospital is expanding and KLBJ's Perry Watson tells us what that will mean for Central Texas and the rest of the state. ... [Published 590 KLBJ - May 03 2013]

Entities: Seizures, Perry Watson, Austin

First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 28 2013 - 1 reports

Austin hospital using new surgical technique with major benefit for patients

An Austin hospital becomes the first in Central Texas and one of the first in the country…to use robot-assisted surgery to perform a common operation for women. KLBJ’s Perry Watson explains.Additionally:Using a single incision that is approximately two ... [Published 590 KLBJ - Apr 28 2013]

Entities: Austin, Patient, Perry Watson

First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 1 reports

Bill to protect minor parent endorsed by Texas Medical Association

The House Committee on Public Health hears testimony today on a bill that seeks to protect infants from potentially deadly diseases, but as KLBJ’s Perry Watson explains…the measure is aimed at those taking care of young children. ... [Published 590 KLBJ - Apr 24 2013]

Entities: Perry Watson, Public Health, Testimony

First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

Bills aimed at curtailing abuse of prescription drugs

A state lawmaker wants to stop some of the abuse of prescription drugs, which sometimes turns deadly, and tells KLBJ's Perry Watson...it's a problem that's out of control...more than you realize. ... [Published 590 KLBJ - Apr 18 2013]

Entities: Abuse, Drugs, Perry Watson

First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

President of Austin-based nonprofit shares "bittersweet" news

A local non-profit gets a nice chunk of change to continue to serve victims of domestic violence, but KLBJ's Perry Watson tells us the down side is...the money will be used to address a rise in activity. ... [Published 590 KLBJ - Apr 18 2013]

Entities: Perry Watson, Domestic Violence