The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians benefit day back in October was a huge success, raising $150,000. With the funds, the 3 1/2-year-old HAAM can sustain high-quality services for its members, "the city's hard-working, professional musicians, self-employed and without health insurance." Since March 2005, HAAM has raised a total of more than $1 million. (myhaam.org)......

In case you weren't aware, there are thousands of working musicians in Austin, many of whom don't have health insurance. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians has existed for three years, working daily to provide low-cost primary health care services, basic dental care and mental health counseling for Austin-area musicians and their families. ...