News
May 22, 2024
Central Health, CommUnityCare Health Centers, and Sendero Health Plans – collectively known as the Central Health system – unveiled their unified brands, as the Travis County hospital district celebrates its 20th anniversary. The rebranding initiative aims to better reflect the three organizations’ shared history, mission, and commitment to expanding equitable access to healthcare for the […]
May 20, 2024
(AUSTIN) — Central Health is inviting the public to have a conversation about how we’re helping more people get the healthcare they need. Central Health is hosting the first of its 2024 Community Conversations: Closing Gaps, Making Healthcare Better Tuesday, May 21, at the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center. Attendees will hear from […]
July 10, 2024
Hospital district marks major milestones during Dr. Pat Lee’s first months at the helm When Dr. Patrick Lee became president and CEO of Travis County’s hospital district in early 2024, “My goal was to bring new energy to Central Health’s mission and let the district be creative and strong in meeting community needs,” he said […]
June 27, 2024
Spending plan closes health disparities and improves care for Travis County’s most vulnerable residents AUSTIN – For policymakers and news watchers in Central Texas, summer is budget season, and it’s no different for Travis County’s hospital district. Central Health has proposed an $880.3 million budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins October 1, and the […]
June 14, 2024
By Dr. Pat Lee, President & CEO As I reflect on my first 100 days as President & CEO of Central Health, one word comes to mind: trust. In a healthcare landscape that often feels like “grabbing bricks out of the air and building a house in the middle of a hurricane,” as our Senior […]
May 20, 2024
Hospital district continues to expand services for Travis County residents with low income (Austin) – Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, has published its Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report, which details its continued growth in both the number of people it serves and the services it provides. In FY2023, Central Health provided access to healthcare […]
May 24, 2024
Judge rules for hospital district in suit over Dell Medical School funding AUSTIN – On Tuesday, May 21, District Judge Amy Clark Meachum ruled in favor of Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, in the Birch lawsuit. The plaintiffs, represented by attorney Fred Lewis, seek to overturn the will of Travis County residents, who in […]
May 17, 2024
Events in 2024 show two decades of progress by today’s Central Health system (AUSTIN) – Twenty years ago, on May 15, 2004, voters approved the creation of a Travis County hospital district, what’s now known as Central Health, by a 9.4-point margin (54.7% in favor) overall. In Central and East Austin, more than 80% of […]
May 6, 2024
Dear Central Health Community, Travis County chose Mazars USA LLP to look at how Central Health runs the Medical Access Program (MAP). Mazars has been looking into how Central Health’s operational information is shared with the public and key stakeholders. We are now seeking feedback through a 10-question survey. The survey will take about 5 […]
April 3, 2024
GFOA Again Recognizes Central Health for Distinguished Budget Presentation (Austin) — Central Health is proud to announce it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2024 budget (Oct. 1, 2023 – Sept. 30, 2024) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award represents a significant achievement by Central Health, as […]