News
December 20, 2021
Following the recommendation of the Central Health Nominations Subcommittee, the Board of Managers voted to name as officers for 2022: Chairperson Dr. Charles Bell, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Cynthia Brinson, and Treasurer Dr. Julie Zuniga. The board of managers also appointed Cynthia Valadez secretary. Dr. Bell has served on the board of managers since 2016, appointed to […]
December 16, 2021
‘Voice of the Community’ key component of systems planning initiative; community survey available now (Austin) – Central Health is leading an initiative to create a high-functioning, patient- and equity-focused health care system that will improve the health of people living in Travis County – particularly those who are uninsured or underinsured. Created in 2004 by […]
November 10, 2021
10,000+ people experiencing homelessness are served annually through Central Health’s Medical Access Program (MAP) (Austin) – Central Health is increasing funding to support health care for people experiencing homelessness by $1.7 million for the new 2022 fiscal year (FY) that began October 1. This increase will support medical respite, intensive case management and mobile/street medicine […]
November 10, 2021
Booster shots available for age 65+ and other eligible patients; Pfizer vaccines available for all children ages 5 through 11 (Austin) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers is now administering Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 through 11 years old who are established patients. CommUnityCare is also offering booster shots by appointment only to […]
October 29, 2021
(Austin) –Central Health is urging residents to take advantage of free local assistance to help them enroll in the health insurance they deserve. Beginning Monday, Nov.1, the Health Insurance Marketplace will begin to accept applications to enroll in health insurance for 2022. This year, the open enrollment period has been extended through Jan. 15, 2022. Do not delay […]
October 20, 2021
(Austin) – Central Health is launching a new program called the Community Healthcare Initiative Fund (CHIF) to support community groups, nonprofits, and private businesses working to address health inequities among Travis County residents with low income. Data shows about 80% of an individual’s health is determined by social factors outside a clinic: lack of access […]
September 22, 2021
(Austin) – The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Sept. 21, voted unanimously to approve Central Health’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget and tax rate to pay for health care services for Travis County residents with low income. Central Health provides health care services to about one out of every nine Travis County residents. The […]
September 2, 2021
(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers will hold a public hearing and vote on the Travis County healthcare district’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget and tax rate at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX 78701. The public hearing was previously scheduled for Sept. […]
August 26, 2021
(Austin) – On Thursday, Sept. 9, Central Health’s Board of Managers will vote on the Travis County healthcare district’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget. Community members will have multiple opportunities to learn more about the FY 2022 budget or provide input prior to the Board of Managers meeting. Travis County residents’ tax dollars fund healthcare […]
August 2, 2021
(Austin) – A committee of Central Health’s Board of Managers will host a special public input session at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4. on the issuance of certificates of obligation to pay for construction of the new Hornsby Bend and Del Valle health and wellness centers and the Central Health Enterprise office consolidation. Community […]