News
July 23, 2021
Public health experts are urging people to get tested, get vaccinated, and wear masks whenever they leave home (Austin, Texas) – With an explosive increase in COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions across the country–primarily among the unvaccinated population–Central Health, Travis County’s healthcare district, is offering gift card incentives to encourage people to get the COVID-19 […]
June 30, 2021
(Austin) – Central Health announced Dr. Alan Schalscha as the new chief medical officer (CMO), effective June 28. Schalscha will provide clinical leadership and direct oversight of Central Health’s clinical practice of medicine, which includes identifying and mitigating healthcare risks; using a data-driven approach to identify healthcare gaps and prioritize initiatives; and collaborating with Central […]
June 28, 2021
New mobile vaccines and incentive programs aim to increase vaccination rates in ZIP codes with vaccination rates lower than 50% (Austin, Texas) – Central Health, in partnership with Austin Public Health (APH), Travis County, and CommUnityCare Health Centers, launched a new “Let’s Stick Together” initiative to support COVID-19 vaccinations. The initiative aims to achieve the […]
June 10, 2021
(Austin) – The Austin City Council Thursday unanimously approved as part of the consent agenda Central Health’s request to re-zone its 14.3-acre downtown property – former home of University Medical Center Brackenridge – at 15th Street between Red River Street and IH-35. Central Health is redeveloping the property to generate new sources of revenue to pay for health […]
April 26, 2021
The new program aims to address pandemic disparities by focusing efforts on vaccinating minority communities at higher risk for COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths (Austin, Texas) – Central Health launched a new vaccine equity payment program to increase vaccination rates among Latinos, African Americans and low-income populations in Travis County. Through the program, Central Health will […]
April 21, 2021
Travis County approves Central Health’s plans to buy property for a consolidated headquarters with clinical space and fund construction of two new health centers in Eastern Travis County (Austin) – Travis County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday, April 20, 201, to approve Central Health’s request to issue certificates of obligation (debt) to fund the construction of […]
April 9, 2021
(Austin) – Pastors from nine Austin black churches will join medical experts from Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers for a series of online town hall meetings about COVID-19 vaccines. Central Health and CommUnityCare host the first of five virtual town hall meetings – COVID Vaccines and our Community – at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 13. […]
April 2, 2021
AUSTIN, TX – Central Texas Community Health Centers dba CommUnityCare, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) striving to achieve health equity, today announced that it launched Epic’s healthcare software. Epic is used by leading medical centers and FQHCs, and 250 million patients worldwide have a health record in Epic. The new system will further […]
February 25, 2021
(Austin) – Central Health will host a virtual informational session on the future Del Valle Health & Wellness Center at 11:30 a.m. (English) and 1 p.m. (Spanish), Thursday, Feb. 25. Central Health will share the latest project information including site concepts, project timeline, and ways for the community to share feedback on site features and […]
February 19, 2021
The Central Health Enterprise is committed to sharing the latest information about COVID-19 resources and responses as well as emergency operations efforts related to inclement weather events. Please find routinely updated information here. Saturday, February 20, 2021 Normal operations will resume at Hancock, Southeast Health & Wellness Convenient Care, and Carousel Riverside. Pharmacy will be […]