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Budget & Finance Committee
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Budget & Finance Committee
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Budget & Finance Committee
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Infrastructure Committee
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Strategic Planning Committee
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Strategic Planning Committee
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Community Conversation: More Care, More People, More Places
Download the Notice – 2024/06/2024.07.01-Community-Conversation.pdf NOTICE A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event1: Community Conversation: More Care, More People, More Places Thursday May […]
Central Health Invites Feedback on $880.3 Million Budget Proposal
Spending plan closes health disparities and improves care for Travis County’s most vulnerable residents AUSTIN – For policymakers and news watchers in Central Texas, summer is budget season, and it’s […]
Building Trust and Health Equity One Brick at a Time: My First 100 Days as President & CEO of Central Health
By Dr. Pat Lee, President & CEO As I reflect on my first 100 days as President & CEO of Central Health, one word comes to mind: trust. In a […]
Nurturing Your Mind: Recognize and Address Mental Health Challenges
Mental health conditions are common, manageable, and treatable. In a recent discussion with Behavioral Health Manager Catherina Conte, LCSW-S, we explored the prevalence of mental health issues and emphasized the […]
Central Health’s Commitment To Quality Whole-Person Care For All Won’t Be Disrupted By Lawsuit, Leaders Say
Judge rules for hospital district in suit over Dell Medical School funding AUSTIN – On Tuesday, May 21, District Judge Amy Clark Meachum ruled in favor of Central Health, Travis […]
Central Health, CommUnityCare, Sendero Launch New Brands for System
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 […]
Central Health Hosts Community Conversation for Members of the Public
(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 […]
Central Health Releases 2023 Annual Report
Hospital district continues to expand services for Travis County residents with low income (Austin) – Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, has published its Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report, which […]
Community Conversation
Download the Notice – 2024.05.21 Community Conversation Quorum Posting NOTICE A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event1: Community Conversation: Closing Gaps, Making Healthcare […]
Strategic Planning Committee
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20 YEARS AGO: Voters Create the Travis County Hospital District
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 […]
Central Health Community Survey
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 […]
Travis County Commissioners Court Work Session
Download the Notice – 2024.05.09-TCCC-Work-Session Quorum Posting NOTICE A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event1: Travis County Commissioners Court Thursday May 9, 2024, […]
Learn About Podiatry – Caring for your Feet
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 […]
Central Health Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By President & CEO Dr. Pat Lee As we observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we not only commit to provide equitable healthcare for all in Travis […]
New Community Health Champions Learn About their Rights to Access Healthcare
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 […]
Central Health Welcomes New Board Manager
(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 […]
Board of Managers Quorum: State of the County Address by Travis County Judge Andy Brown
Download the Notice – 2024.04.24 State of the County Address Quorum Posting NOTICE A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event1: Travis County Commissioners […]
Central Health Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
GFOA Again Recognizes Central Health for Distinguished Budget Presentation (Austin) — Central Health is proud to announce it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2024 […]
A Medical Home, Even on the Street
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. […]
Thriving Together: Two Decades of Transforming Healthcare in Travis County
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 […]
Fresh for Less Mobile Market
Locally grown produce and other healthy grocery items to you. Use your Lone Star Card and get double the amounts you spend on fresh produce with Double Up Food Bucks […]
Adaptive Yoga
FREE ADAPTIVE YOGA REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Classes are held in English & Spanish. Open to the community. Arrive early for registration. Limited space available. *NO child care.*
Free Zumba Classes
FREE ZUMBA CLASSES Open to the community. Class is Free. **NO child care provided.**
Bilingual Yoga4Stress Relief
YOGA4 STRESS explore ways to connect to your body using breath-work, yoga poses, meditation, mudras, and mantra practice, nervous system self-regulation techniques, sound healing, affirmations, and community. Each session: Learn […]
Healthy Chef Cooking Class
Six week program to improve your health in a fun way. Learn new healthy recipes. Classes are led by CommUnityCare’s Registered Dietitians. Space is limited and must you register at […]
Del Valle Mobile Library
The Del Valle Mobile Library offers equitable and inclusive library services that bring information, ideas, and people together. We provide library services to neighbors that face barriers to visiting their […]
Budget & Finance Committee
Download the agenda – 2024.08.21 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda Sign up to speak BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting 1 A […]
Board of Managers
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Budget & Finance Committee
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Infrastructure Committee
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Strategic Planning Committee
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Board of Managers
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Executive Committee
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Budget & Finance Committee
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Goodbites: Black History Month
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 […]
Central Health Receives Clean Financial Audit
Central Health, Travis County’s publicly funded hospital district, has received a clean audit for its fiscal year 2023 financial statements. Maxwell Locke & Ritter, an independent, Austin-based audit firm, issued […]
Black History Month
Honoring Black History Month Message: Manager Shannon Jones. Over the years, Central Health and other public health agencies have embarked on numerous initiatives to uplift and empower the African American […]
Board of Managers
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Executive Committee
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Budget & Finance Committee
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Infrastructure Committee Meeting
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Board of Managers
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Executive Committee
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Budget & Finance Committee
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Strategic Planning Committee
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Board of Managers
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Executive Committee
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Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
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Strategic Planning Committee
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Board of Managers
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Executive Committee
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Budget & Finance Committee
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Infrastructure Committee
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Strategic Planning Committee
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Board of Managers
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Executive Committee
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Budget & Finance Committee
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Strategic Planning Committee
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Are you sick of websites that are hard to use? Join our upcoming website study to help us design a better site for you. We want to meet with members […]
Closing Healthcare Gaps, One Case At a Time
Central Health Opens New Capital Plaza Specialty Clinic (Austin) – Patients with low income and challenging health conditions like emphysema, sleep apnea, or generalized infections now have a new, convenient […]
Board of Managers Meeting
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Executive Committee Meeting
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Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
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Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
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Central Health Names Dr. Patrick Lee Its New President & CEO
Hospital district’s new leader to begin work Jan. 29, 2024 MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Dr. Lee will participate in a virtual news conference with local media on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 10 […]
Ann Kitchen Elected Chairperson of the Central Health Board of Managers
Dr. Cynthia Brinson, Maram Museitif DRPH, MPH, CPH re-elected as vice chair and treasurer; Dr. Manuel Martin named board secretary (Austin) – At its meeting on December 13, the Central […]
President & CEO Finalist Dr. Patrick Lee
Dr. Patrick Lee was honored to serve as the inaugural System Chairman of Medicine for One Brooklyn Health (OBH), a new safety net health system in Central Brooklyn serving over […]
Central Health Reminds Travis County Residents to Enroll in Health Coverage
AUSTIN – Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, once again reminds residents to take advantage of free local assistance to get health insurance for 2024. Open enrollment in the Affordable […]
Hornsby Bend Health and Wellness Center Grand Opening and Community Celebration
As over 200 people celebrated with food, games, and song, Central Health’s Hornsby Bend Health and Wellness Center officially opened on Saturday, October 21. Along with tasty tacos, Zumba moves, […]
Travis County Commissioners Approve Central Health’s FY 24 Budget and Tax Rate
AUSTIN – Today (Tuesday, Sept. 26) the Travis County Commissioners Court voted to approve the fiscal 2024 proposed budget for Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district. The commissioners also set […]
Central Health’s Sendero Health Plans Names Sharon Alvis as Next Chief Executive
AUSTIN – Sendero Health Plans Inc. (Sendero) announced Wednesday it has named Sharon J. Alvis as the new chief executive officer to lead the nonprofit health maintenance organization (HMO), which […]
Central Health Board Adopts Fiscal 2024 Budget
Millions in new investments as hospital district repairs safety net; Travis County commissioners to consider Sept 12 and 19 AUSTIN – The Central Health Board of Managers on Sept. 6 […]
Renovated Rosewood-Zaragosa Clinic will Help fill Gaps in Specialty Care for Medical Access Program Members
(AUSTIN) — Central Health announced it is transforming the historic Rosewood-Zaragosa health center into a new state-of-the art specialty care clinic, slated to open in fall 2023, to serve Medical […]
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase 2024
The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2023 tax year that will raise the same amount of property tax revenue for the Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a […]
More Services, More Healthcare for Travis County As Central Health Grows with Fiscal 2024 Budget
Upcoming Community Conversations, Public Meetings Provide Opportunities for Input AUSTIN – Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, has released its initial proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 (FY 24), a […]
Central Health Board Adopts Healthcare Equity Action Plan
Hospital district to invest nearly $700 million to strengthen Travis County’s safety-net health system AUSTIN – On Wednesday, August 2, the Central Health Board of Managers adopted the hospital district’s […]
With Call for Search Firms, Central Health Kicks Off Community-Informed Process To Recruit Its Next President/CEO
(Austin) — Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, has begun to seek search firms as potential partners in a community-informed process this summer and fall to recruit a successor for […]
Central Health Says it Won’t be Distracted by Ascension’s Latest Legal Maneuvers
(Tuesday) On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Central Health received from Ascension Texas (formerly known as Seton Healthcare Family) a notice of Governance and Funding Deadlock under the terms of the […]
Central Health’s Annual Report Details in Patients, Providers and Services in 2022
(Austin) — Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, delivered its latest annual report on Wednesday, May 13, detailing how it increased the number of patients served by 4% in 2022 […]
Outdoor Activities Update
We’re happy to let you know that designs for outdoor community spaces at the future Hornsby Bend Health & Wellness Center have been finalized and approved. Based on what we […]
April Update
GOOD NEWS Construction of the Central Health Hornsby Bend Health & Wellness Center is on track to finish by June and the center is still set to open this fall. We’ve come a long way since breaking ground in early 2022. The […]
Bad to the Bone! Are you at risk for Vitamin D and Calcium Deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies worldwide and in the United States. Approximately 1 billion people worldwide are Vitamin D deficient, while about 50% of the […]
Update: April, 2023
A lot is happening at the Del Valle Health & Wellness Center. The foundation has been poured and construction crews have begun building the framing. Central Health staff are currently contracting for additional services and soliciting businesses to address […]
National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month. Our kidneys are vital to our health to excrete wastes from the blood in the urine. Each kidney gets rid of about 1 to 1.5 […]
Three Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
March is National Colorectal Month and its time to get comfortable talking about the number 1 problem associated with number 2! Let’s face it-No one likes to talk about excretion […]
Central Health’s Newly Released Demographic Report Highlights Critical Healthcare Needs in Travis County
Study shows 75% of Travis County families in poverty live along I-35 corridor (Austin, TX) – As part of ongoing efforts to address systemic health inequities in Travis County, Central […]
Central Health’s Newly Released Demographic Report Highlights Critical Healthcare Needs in Travis County
Study shows 75% of Travis County families in poverty live along I-35 corridor (Austin, TX) – As part of ongoing efforts to address systemic health inequities in Travis County, Central […]
Central Health Sues Ascension for Failing to Live Up to its Contractual Commitments to Care for Travis County Residents with Low Income
DOWNLOAD THE LAWSUIT (Austin) – Central Health sued Ascension Texas (Ascension), formerly known as Seton Healthcare Family, Tuesday for failing to meet its contractual obligations to provide healthcare for Travis […]
Central Health Increases Funding to Cut HAAM’s Waitlist of Local Musicians Needing Health Insurance
(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers voted unanimously Wednesday to increase enrollment in athe Central Health and Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) partnership that will provide health […]
City, County Appoint New Members to Central Health Board of Managers
City of Austin Council Member Ann Kitchen, local physician Dr. Manuel Martin will join the Travis County Hospital District’s board in January (Austin) – Central Health will welcome two new […]
Austin-based Sendero Health Plans Announces Change in Leadership
(Austin) – The Board of Directors for Sendero Health Plans announced Monday the departure of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wes Durskalski. Sendero also announced Perla Cavazos, Central Health Deputy Administrator, […]