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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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

Over the last eight years, Central Health’s Community Health Champions program has graduated more than 360 dedicated, engaged advocates for health resources and equity in Central Texas. Many are community leaders and organizers, public health professionals and healthcare innovators, with a few regular folks who just care about healthcare. It’s been a great success. This […]

(Austin) – The Austin City Council appointed Eliza May to the Central Health Board of Managers, replacing outgoing member and chair Dr. Charles Bell. The City Council appointed May on April 18 and she joined the board of managers for the April 24 meetings. She will complete Dr. Bell’s unexpired term, ending Dec. 31, 2025. […]

Central Health grows and stretches out to address homelessness Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is making healthcare better for all in this community, especially those who need it most. That includes thousands of residents who lack safe and stable housing, a crisis that’s vexed local leaders and stretched social services to the breaking point. […]

On May 15, 2004, Travis County voters made a commitment to care for the health and well-being of everyone in our community, regardless of income. As Central Health marks its 20th anniversary, we are showing why and how those voters made the right choice. Our work ensures that healthcare is getting better in Travis County, […]

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 […]