Press Releases
June 21, 2022
Decision would affect Over 65 and Disabled Travis County residents (Austin) — The Central Health Board of Managers unanimously approved a measure that recommends to the Travis County Court of Commissioners to increase the exemption amounts for Over 65 and Disabled Travis County residents by $10,000. The Board of Managers also recommended maintaining the homestead […]
June 14, 2022
June 16 Community Conversation will provide an update on Central Health’s Healthcare Equity Plan (Austin) – Residents are invited to help shape the future of health care in Travis County, as Central Health hosts a series of community conversations regarding its new Healthcare Equity Plan. Central Health patients face extreme poverty and severe social inequities […]
June 7, 2022
Program offers free lunches to families through Aug. 5 (Austin) — Central Health, Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers and Sendero Health Plans, and the Central Texas Food Bank are partnering once again to offer free lunchtime meals for Travis County children up to 18 years old and their families. Area kids and their families can […]
June 2, 2022
Travis County’s Hospital District expands Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) program; adds Methadone providers (Austin) – Central Health, Travis County’s Hospital District, shared plans with Travis County Commissioners to increase access to Methadone for people with low income, as Judge Andy Brown and Commissioner Margaret Gomez co-sponsored the declaration of a public health crisis to address […]
May 17, 2022
Application Process is Open Through June 15 (Austin) — Community Health Champions, a leadership training program designed to help community leaders understand the healthcare system and needs of Travis County residents with low income, is currently accepting applications through June 15, 2022. Applications and more information about the program can be found at communityhealthchampions.net. The […]
April 28, 2022
New Fund Will Help Address Health Inequities in Travis County (Austin) — Central Health is seeking Requests for Proposal (RFP) for its new program, the Community Health Initiative Fund. The fund will create new or increase existing healthcare services for Travis County residents below 200% Federal Poverty Level. The fund will support community groups, nonprofits, […]
April 11, 2022
Newly released annual report highlights growth in patients served and provider locations for Travis County Hospital District (Austin) — Central Health’s newly released Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 annual report highlights the hospital district’s growth over the past year with patients and providers, and health coverage through the Medical Access Program (MAP). Created by Travis County […]
March 17, 2022
(Austin) — Central Health will break ground on two new community health centers in Eastern Travis County, fulfilling a commitment made to Travis County residents to expand access to care in historically underserved communities. Family friendly groundbreaking celebrations are scheduled at the site of the planned clinics in Hornsby Bend on March 26, and in […]
February 24, 2022
(Austin) – The Central Health board of managers voted Wednesday to adopt an Equity-focused Service Delivery Strategic Plan, which will guide the immediate and long-term work of the healthcare district to improve health and reduce inequities for Travis County’s low-income population. Central Health patients face extreme poverty, higher unemployment, and severe social inequities that prevent […]
Honoring Black History Month: Central Health is Building a Better, More Equitable Health Care System
February 24, 2022
By Dr. Charles E. Bell In February, Central Health will adopt a new Equity-focused Service Delivery Strategic Plan, which will serve as a blueprint for building a better health care system in Travis County for people who are uninsured and have low incomes. Adoption of the strategic plan coincides with Black History Month’s 2022 theme: […]