News
August 19, 2015
The Central Health Board of Managers on Aug. 19 unanimously approved a proposed fiscal year 2016 budget and property tax rate. Highlights of the budget include: The continued development of new and improved primary care, specialty care, behavioral health and women’s health services utilizing local funds with matching federal dollars; Partnering with the Community Care […]
March 29, 2017
One location offers farm produce, free cooking, nutrition, and exercise classes (Austin, TX.) — The Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center is welcoming the Montopolis neighborhood’s first-ever farm stand — Farmshare Austin’s Fresh for Less Mobile Market – that will sell fresh produce at affordable prices. It’s also Farmshare Austin’s first farm stand to […]
March 28, 2017
The community is invited to meet the two finalists for the position of Central Health President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). On Monday, April 3, and Thursday, April 6 from 4:30 – 6 p.m., Central Health is hosting “Meet the Candidates” sessions. The meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Central […]
February 6, 2017
(Austin, TX.) — Central Health announced today selection of four developers to participate in the next phase of the Brackenridge Campus redevelopment. Following the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) last fall, 12 development firms submitted proposals. The four firms were selected by a team of eight Central Health staff members and consultants. The […]
February 3, 2017
Health care leaders launch council to promote industry, region’s health Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 By Dan Zehr – American-Statesman Staff Austin health care leaders have created an organization designed to promote the health care industry and improve community health. Finding inspiration from a similar coalition in Nashville, the Austin Healthcare Council will facilitate interaction […]
January 20, 2017
Redevelopment plans take shape for Downtown Austin UMCB campus Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2017 By Adela Uchida, KEYE Last Thursday night, Central Health held a public meeting to inform the community about the progress of the Brackenridge campus redevelopment. The project’s master plan calls for easily accessible health care, green space, a public market, transportation, […]
January 10, 2017
What: Central Health invites community members and stakeholders to participate in a discussion and provide feedback regarding the Central Health Brackenridge Campus redevelopment in advance of two upcoming hearings before the City of Austin in January. At the meeting, Central Health will provide an update about the ongoing redevelopment effort, while continuing to gather input […]
January 6, 2017
Austin one step closer to creating innovation zone Posted: Thursday, January 5, 2017 By Gigi Barnett, KXAN Austin’s Innovation Zone, a proposed health ecosystem anchored by the Dell Medical School and Dell-Seton Medical Center, is coming closer to realization as a planning team travels to Atlanta for inspiration from its thriving innovation district. Cancer death […]
December 30, 2016
Travis County health warriors wanted (VIDEO) Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016 By KVUE Central Health is now actively recruiting for its next class of Community Health Champions and future health warriors. Community Health Champions is an initiative by Central Health to bring together diverse community members from across Travis County to learn about, discuss, and […]
December 16, 2016
Abigail Aiken is new City-County Joint Appointment; Dr. Guadalupe Zamora Reappointed by County (Austin) – The Travis County Commissioners Court and the Austin City Council have approved the joint appointment of Dr. Abigail Aiken, MPH, PhD to the nine-member Central Health Board of Managers. Aiken was approved by Travis County Commissioners on December 6 and […]