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 A podiatrist is a specialist who focuses on the foot and ankle primarily but may even address some soft tissue aspects of the lower leg as well. Patients naturally come to a podiatrist for foot pain or a deformity. Several illnesses lead to foot problems, but the one that stands out most significantly is […]

 By President & CEO Dr. Pat Lee As we observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we not only commit to provide equitable healthcare for all in Travis County, but we also celebrate the AAPI pioneers who’ve made indelible marks in the fields of science and medicine. I stand with you as a […]

Celebrating Black/African American History through food – Greens with smoked turkey instead of pork and a healthy homemade corn bread. February is Black History Month and Heart Month. Did you know that black Americans have a higher prevalence of stroke? To lower your risk of stoke, it is important to monitor your blood pressure and […]

Honoring Black History Month Message: Manager Shannon Jones. Over the years, Central Health and other public health agencies have embarked on numerous initiatives to uplift and empower the African American community. From the pioneering outreach services targeting colorectal screening, to the establishment of public health clinics in underserved areas of our community, our commitment to […]

(AUSTIN) — Central Health announced it is transforming the historic Rosewood-Zaragosa health center into a new state-of-the art specialty care clinic, slated to open in fall 2023, to serve Medical Access Program (MAP) members. MAP and MAP Basic are health coverage programs provided by Central Health for Travis County residents with low income and without […]

We’re happy to let you know that designs for outdoor community spaces at the future Hornsby Bend Health & Wellness Center have been finalized and approved. Based on what we heard from the community, we’ve included some exciting outdoor amenities. Outdoor adult fitness area Members of the community and the Hornsby Bend Health & Wellness […]

Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies worldwide and in the United States.  Approximately 1 billion people worldwide are Vitamin D deficient, while about 50% of the US population has Vitamin D insufficiency. Vitamin D is the only vitamin that is also considered a hormone.  It can be made in the skin […]

March is National Kidney Month. Our kidneys are vital to our health to excrete wastes from the blood in the urine. Each kidney gets rid of about 1 to 1.5 liters of urine per day. The two kidneys together filter about 200 liters (about twice the volume of a mini fridge) of fluid per day. […]

March is National Colorectal Month and its time to get comfortable talking about the number 1 problem associated with number 2! Let’s face it-No one likes to talk about excretion patterns (or lack thereof), especially constipation. As a dietitian, I have the “opportunity” to talk about poop, “Code Brown”, or Number 2 often.  After all […]

(Austin) – Central Health is expanding pregnancy testing and support services in Travis County for women with low income. ”Expanding pregnancy testing is critical to improving health outcomes for both moms and their babies,” said Dr. Abigail Aiken, Central Health board member and assistant professor of the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University […]