One location offers farm produce, free cooking, nutrition, and exercise classes (Austin, TX.) — The Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center is welcoming the Montopolis neighborhood’s first-ever farm stand […]
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Community Invited to Meet Finalists for Central Health President and CEO
The community is invited to meet the two finalists for the position of Central Health President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). On Monday, April 3, and Thursday, April 6 from 4:30 […]
Central Health Sees 69 Percent Enrollment Increase in Health Care Coverage Program for Low-Income Travis County Residents
Local musicians say having insurance gives them peace of mind; allows them to focus on their crafts (Austin) – Despite political uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Central Health […]
Central Health, CommUnityCare and Seton Healthcare Family Partner on Specialty Care Improvements
Transition of four specialty clinics to community-based setting set for February (Austin) – Four specialty care clinics serving Travis County’s low-income and uninsured residents will transition in February to a […]
Four Developers Invited to Participate in Next Phase of Central Health Brackenridge Campus Redevelopment
(Austin, TX.) — Central Health announced today selection of four developers to participate in the next phase of the Brackenridge Campus redevelopment. Following the release of a Request for Qualifications […]
Breaking news… Jan. 30 – Feb. 3
Health care leaders launch council to promote industry, region’s health Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 By Dan Zehr – American-Statesman Staff Austin health care leaders have created an organization designed […]
Breaking news… Jan. 16-20
Redevelopment plans take shape for Downtown Austin UMCB campus Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2017 By Adela Uchida, KEYE Last Thursday night, Central Health held a public meeting to inform the […]
Central Health Hosts Brackenridge Campus Community Update and Input Meeting
What: Central Health invites community members and stakeholders to participate in a discussion and provide feedback regarding the Central Health Brackenridge Campus redevelopment in advance of two upcoming hearings before […]
Breaking news… Jan. 2-6
Austin one step closer to creating innovation zone Posted: Thursday, January 5, 2017 By Gigi Barnett, KXAN Austin’s Innovation Zone, a proposed health ecosystem anchored by the Dell Medical School […]
Breaking news… Dec. 26-30
Travis County health warriors wanted (VIDEO) Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016 By KVUE Central Health is now actively recruiting for its next class of Community Health Champions and future health […]
Central Health Board of Managers Welcomes New Member
Abigail Aiken is new City-County Joint Appointment; Dr. Guadalupe Zamora Reappointed by County (Austin) – The Travis County Commissioners Court and the Austin City Council have approved the joint appointment […]
Public Hearing Scheduled for Central Health Performance Review / Central Health Presenta una Audiencia Pública Sobre Una Futura Evaluación de la Agencia
(Austin, TX.) — The Central Health Board of Managers will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7 so that community members may provide comments and ideas […]
Central Health Board of Managers Appoints Interim President and CEO
(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Mangers appointed Larry Wallace, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Central Health, to serve as interim President and Chief Executive Officer […]
Community Health Champions Celebrate Completion of Inaugural Class
Central Health in September reached a milestone in the inaugural year of the Community Health Champions program with a capstone workshop discussing the “Future of Healthcare in Travis County.” As […]
Central Health Offering Free Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Assistance Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1
What: Enrollment assistance for 2017 health coverage offered through the Health Insurance Marketplace Where: Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis Drive, Austin and other convenient locations throughout […]
Central Health Board of Managers Selects Recruitment Firm to Find New President and CEO; National Search Underway
(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers voted Wednesday, Oct. 26, to hire executive recruitment firm B.E. Smith to undertake the national search for a new president and chief […]
Breaking news… Oct. 17-21
Forking up the cost for the uninsured Posted: Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 By Naxiely Lopez – The Hidalgo Monitor Last week, Central Health Executive VP and COO. Larry Wallace sat […]
Patricia A. Young Brown, President & CEO – Letter concerning her plans to retire from public service
The following was submitted to Central Health Board of Managers Chairperson Katrina Daniel on Oct. 3, 2016. A downloadable PDF is also available. October 3, 2016 Katrina Daniel, Chair Central […]
Central Health President and CEO to Retire at the End of the Year
(Austin, TX) – Patricia Young Brown, the only president and CEO in Central Health’s 12-year history, today announced she is retiring from public service at the end of the year.Young […]
Breaking news… Sept. 26-30
Johnston: Dell Medical School proving promise to help the vulnerable Posted: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 By S. Claiborne “Clay” Johnston – Special to the American-Statesman Although the Dell Medical School […]
Addendum 1 released for the Brackenridge Campus RFQ
2016.09.30_RFQ Addendum 1Addendum No. 1 September 30, 2016 Includes: Responses to questions submitted in writing from the pre-response meeting Questions asked but not answered from index cards during the pre-response […]
FY2017 Tax Rate Notice
THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR ’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE […]
Breaking news… Sept. 19-23
Lawmaker unveils vision for Austin State Hospital Posted: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 By Nicole Cobler and The Texas Tribune , KVUE Senator Kirk Watson and other state leaders are showing […]
Travis County Commissioners Approve Central Health’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and Property Tax Rate
(Austin, TX) —On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved Central Health’s fiscal year 2017 budget and property tax rate by a vote of 4-0. “We appreciate the […]
Breaking news… Sept. 4-9
Pay doctors to maintain health, not treat illness Posted: Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 By Chris Tomlinson- Houston Chronicle Houston’s Memorial Hermann Health System is working on overhauling the fee-for-service system […]
NOTICE OF TAX REVENUE INCREASE
The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health conducted public hearings on September 7, 2016, and September 10, 2016 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the […]
Central Health and Dell Medical School Release 2016 Community Benefit Report
Officials from Central Health and the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin released the 2016 Community Benefit Report at the Sept. 7 Central Health Board of […]
Developers Invited to Participate in Central Health Brackenridge Campus Redevelopment
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Issued Thursday (Austin, TX) — Central Health today issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for developers interested in participating in one of the most exciting mixed-use […]
Brackenridge Campus RFQ
Central Health, a special-purpose taxing entity devoted to providing access to quality health care for qualified Travis County, Texas residents, is seeking proposals from prospective developers interested in a mixed-use […]
Brackenridge Campus RFQ pre-proposal meeting
Approximately 9:00am – 1:00pm Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 Dell Medical School’s Health Learning Building 1501 Red River Street, Austin, Texas 78701 –Download a Map Please RSVP no later than 3 […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE
The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding […]
2015 Fiscal Year Annual Report
Central Health’s 2015 Annual Report is now available. Learn about our numerous accomplishments over the past year, including progress on expanding primary and specialty care services, 1115 Waiver/DSRIP project success, […]
Breaking news… July 18-22
Texas Health Resources’ Joey Sudomir: How IT can boost organizational efficiency Posted: Wednesday, Jul 20, 2016 By Katie Dvorak – FierceHealthcare Joey Sudomir, CIO of the Arlington, Texas-based Texas Health […]
Breaking news… July 11-15
Researchers map hot spots for child maltreatment in Travis County Thursday, July 14, 2016 By Jane Wester – Special to the American-Statesman Using risk factors like poverty and lack of […]
Breaking news… July 4-8
Johnston: How Dell Med School’s first class will shape care in Austin Thursday, July 7, 2016 By Clay Johnston – Special to the American-Statesman Dean Clay Johnston goes into the […]
Join us for our Strategic Planning Community Forum
Central Health would like to invite you to join us for a community forum to discuss our strategic planning efforts for the years ahead. Attendees will have the opportunity to […]
Austin City Council appoints new member to Central Health Board of Managers
Austin City Council appoints new member to Central Health Board of Managers (Austin) – The Austin City Council approved the appointment of Charles Bell, M.D. to the all-volunteer, nine-member Central […]
Breaking news… June 13-17
Thousands of Low-Income Students and Adults Expected to Eat Free, Healthy Summer Lunches thanks to Sendero Health Plans and Central Texas Food Bank Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016 By Sendero […]
Breaking news… May 23-27
As More of Their Patients Move Outside the City, Healthcare Providers Have to Get Creative Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2016 By Syeda Hasan – KUT Austin’s rapid growth, higher cost […]
Breaking news… May 16-20
You can see the future of Austin health care at this annual luncheon Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 By Michael Barnes – American-Statesman Staff Seton recently held its Future of […]
Breaking News… May 9-13
Judge sides with House Republicans against health care law Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016 By Sam Hananel and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, AP/Statesman/WP In a setback for the Obama health care law, a […]
Breaking news… May 2-6
F.D.A. Imposes Rules for E-Cigarettes in a Landmark Move Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2016 By SABRINA TAVERNISE, The New York Times The federal government made a final ruling this past […]
Breaking news… April 18-22
Design Institute for Health applies creative design to health care challenges Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 By VERA BESPALOVA, The Daily Texan The Design Institute of Health’s executive director Stacey […]
Announcing the premiere of Central Health Stories
Ensuring all Travis County residents have access to health care is a 24/7 effort that occurs not only in hospitals and clinics, but also in homeless shelters and bridge underpasses, […]
Breaking news… April 11-15
Austin event combines tech, health care, venture capital Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 By Christopher Calnan, Staff Writer – Austin Business Journal The Dell Medical School has announced an upcoming […]
Breaking news… April 4-8
Central Health: A community can’t be affordable unless it’s healthy Posted: Saturday, April 2, 2016 By Patricia Young Brown – Special to the American-Statesman Central Health President and CEO Patricia […]
Central Health: A community can’t be affordable unless it’s healthy
This op-ed originally appeared in the Sunday, April 3 edition of the Austin American-Statesman Our Community is booming, and for many people this is a problem. A robust economy, […]
No foolin’ we’re getting Austin moving.
No foolin’ we’re getting Austin moving. Join the Mayor and the City of Austin, as they begin the 2016 Million Mile Month® AUSTIN (March 29, 2016) – In celebration of Million […]
Central Health @SXSW Recap
In continuing with our values of stewardship and collaboration, we jumped at the opportunity to tap into the creative energy that abounds at SXSW Interactive. With its myriad of attendees […]
Judge Guy Herman Center for Mental Health Crisis Care Breaks Ground
From our partners at Austin Travis County Integral Care Judge Guy Herman Center for Mental Health Crisis Care Breaks Ground First-of-its-kind center in Travis County will expand access to mental health […]
Breaking news… March 21-25
Austin metro area surpasses 2 million residents Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2016 By James Barragan – American-Statesman Staff According to U.S. Census Bureau numbers released this past week, the Austin […]
Austin Leaders Create Engine for Innovation in Health and Creative Industries
AUSTIN — Capitalizing on the healthcare transformation already underway in Austin, community leaders have created a new non-profit entity to foster the development of an Innovation Zone on the eastern […]
Breaking news… Feb. 29-March 4
Surgeon General Murthy to Austin: Try a little tenderness Posted: Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 By Mary Ann Roser – American-Statesman Staff In a recent visit to Austin, U.S. Surgeon General […]
Grand Opening of Largest, Most Modern Community Health Center in Central Texas Offers Innovative Approach to Better Health for Low-Income Residents
(Austin, TX) – The long-awaited completion of the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center (the Center) means residents from nearby Dove Springs, Montopolis and Del Valle neighborhoods now have […]
Breaking news… Feb. 1-5
Dell Medical School exec dishes on health care Innovation District, Austin startup scene Posted: Feb 4, 2016 By Greg Barr, ABJ Mini Kahlon, the No. 2 executive with the Dell […]
Central Health Board of Managers Adopts Brackenridge Campus Master Plan
(Austin, TX.) – The Central Health Board of Managers adopted the Brackenridge Campus Master Plan Wednesday, an important milestone in the ongoing planning process for the 14.3-acre site. The Brackenridge […]
Breaking news… Jan. 11-15
$1M Dell med school infusion aims to revamp physicians’ education Posted: Jan 13, 2016 By Will Anderson, Austin Business Journal Houston-based Episcopal Health Foundation has donated $1 million to the […]
Breaking news… Jan. 4-8
With health law sign-ups closing Jan. 31, administration seeks strong finish for 2016 Posted: January 7th, 2016 By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Reports indicate that 11.3 million people have enrolled […]
Austin City Council appoints new member to Central Health Board of Managers
On Dec. 17, the Austin City Council approved the appointment of Richard K. Yuen to the nine-member Central Health Board of Managers. The Council’s Health and Human Services Committee recommended […]
Breaking news… Dec. 7-11
Seton Health Plan and Cigna to Develop Innovative New Products for Health Care Delivery Throughout Austin and Waco Areas Posted: December 10th, 2015 By Business Wire Seton Health Plan, Inc., […]
Breaking news… Nov. 30 – Dec. 4
Seton Healthcare names exec to oversee growth south, east of Austin Posted: December 3rd, 2015 By Greg Barr, Managing Editor, Austin Business Journal Dr. Fausto Meza, previously the chief medical […]
Breaking news – Nov. 16-20
UnitedHealth may leave Affordable Care Act over losses Posted: November 20th, 2015 By Zachary Tracer, Bloomberg News/Boston Globe UnitedHealth, the biggest US health insurer, is considering pulling out of the […]
Uniting Our Divided City: Addressing Health Disparities – UT Opportunity Forum 2015-16 Lunch Series
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Breaking news… Oct. 26-30
Dell Seton Medical Center still on track for May 2017 Posted: October 28th, 2015 By David Scott, KXAN Work on the downtown, $295 million Dell Seton Medical Center is on […]
Public gets preview of mixed-use plan for Brackenridge Campus
The public was offered a preview Monday of the latest plans for the redevelopment of the Central Health Brackenridge Campus. For more than a year, Central Health, Travis County’s health […]
Breaking news… Oct. 12-16
Sobriety center plans advance through the county Posted: October 14th, 2015 By Caleb Pritchard, Austin Monitor Travis County Commissioners have taken another big step toward the creation of a sobriety […]
Breaking news… Oct. 5-9
A different kind of care package Posted: October 8th, 2015 By Carolyn Y. Johnson, The Washington Post The U.S. health care system is in a revolution that is starting to […]
CommUnityCare diversity health forums wrap-up
Central Health Brackenridge Campus Open Houses
We have some exciting news to share with you related to our ongoing planning for the redevelopment of our Central Health Brackenridge Campus. We are moving forward with a proposed […]
Breaking news… Sept. 28 – Oct. 1
UT Dell med school can cut employers’ health costs, Harvard prof says Posted: October 1, 2015 By Chad Swiatecki, Austin Business Journal Staff Writer Last month the Dell Medical School […]
Breaking news… Sept. 21-25
McDermott: Early mental health intervention crucial for kids and teens Posted: September 24th, 2015 By Louise McDermott, Special to the American – Statesman According to the National Alliance on Mental […]
Board of Managers approves fiscal year 2016 budget & tax rate
The Board of Managers voted to approve the Fiscal Year Budget and Tax Rate on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The Travis County Commissioners Court is scheduled to give final approval of […]
2015 Community Benefit Report released
How public support of the Dell Medical School is transforming health care in Travis County The 2015 Community Benefit Report is the first annual update to Travis County taxpayers on […]
Central Health receives national award
National nonprofit Communities Joined in Action (CJA) announced Sept. 10 that Central Health is being awarded the organization’s 2015 Healthcare Transformation Award. CJA is comprised of nearly 150 community health […]
Notice on public hearing of tax increase
Final Notice of Public Hearing
Breaking news… Aug. 24-28
Former CEO of Regenstrief to chair new Department of Population Health at Dell Medical School Posted: August 28th, 2015 By Forrest Milburn, The Daily Texan Beginning in January, William Tierney […]
Central Health provides a medical safety net / Statesman op-ed
This op/ed was published in the Austin American-Statesman on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. Imagine supporting a family of three on $1,000 a month. What sacrifices would you need to […]
Central Health Board of Managers approves fiscal year 2016 proposed budget and property tax rate
The Central Health Board of Managers on Aug. 19 unanimously approved a proposed fiscal year 2016 budget and property tax rate. Highlights of the budget include: The continued development of […]
City of Austin, Travis County and Central Health Come Together to Address Critical Health Disparities with Formation of New Web Portal
AUSTIN — Healthy ATC (Austin/Travis County) is a collaboration of Travis County Health & Human Services & Veterans Services Department, City of Austin Health & Human Services Department, and Central […]
Central Health Board of Managers approves fiscal year 2016 proposed budget and property tax rate
The Central Health Board of Managers on Aug. 19 unanimously approved a proposed fiscal year 2016 budget and property tax rate. Highlights of the budget include: The continued development of […]
City of Austin, Travis County and Central Health Come Together to Address Critical Health Disparities with Formation of New Web Portal
AUSTIN — Healthy ATC (Austin/Travis County) is a collaboration of Travis County Health & Human Services & Veterans Services Department, City of Austin Health & Human Services Department, and Central […]
Breaking news… Aug. 10-14
Solutions For Health Inequality In Austin Posted: August 6th, 2015 By Adam Hammons, KEYE TV In a recent Health and Human Services report to the city, Austin was named the […]
Breaking news… Aug. 3-7
The Fifty: Why this uber-influential group needs $50M Posted: August 6th, 2015 By Chad Swiateki, Staff Writer, Austin Business Journal Seton Healthcare Family has announced the recruitment and on-boarding of […]
Free Family Fiesta at SEHWC on Saturday, 8/15
Come one, come all! To celebrate National Health Center Week, Central Health, CommUnityCare and Sendero Health Plans are hosting a free family fiesta at the Southeast Health & Wellness Center […]
Breaking news… July 27-31
On 50th anniversary, nearly a third of Texans use Medicare or Medicaid Posted: July 30th, 2015 By Mary Ann Roser, American-Statesman Staff On the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson […]
Breaking news… July 20-24
Travis Central Health board mulls tax increase of $7 for average home Posted: July 19th, 2015 By Mary Ann Roser, American-Statesman Staff The Central Health board is currently working on […]
Central Health heralds 2014 triumphs
Community Impact Newspaper By Kara Nuzback July 10, 2015 More Travis County residents have health insurance, minors are further restricted from purchasing tobacco and a new medical school is preparing […]
Breaking news… July 6-10
Erin Espinosa: Medicaid doesn’t have to be a dirty word in Texas Posted: July 7th, 2015 By Erin Espinosa, Dallas News In this opinion piece, Dr. Erin Espinosa, a research […]
Dell Medical School receives preliminary accreditation
Dell Medical School Receives Accreditation, Will Welcome First Class Next Year The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin has received preliminary accreditation — a major milestone […]
Breaking news… June 8-12
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Obama, Affordable Care Act Posted: June 25th, 2015 By Tim Eaton, The Wall Street Journal In a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling, Obamacare subsidies […]
Huston-Tillotson Health Center Groundbreaking
A day to remember! Central Health joined community leaders from Huston-Tillotson University, CommUnityCare, Dell Medical School – UT Austin, and Austin Travis County Integral Care to celebrate groundbreaking on The […]
Breaking news… June 8-12
Surprise Bills for Many Under Health Law Posted: June 11th, 2015 By Stephanie Armour, The Wall Street Journal Many of those with health coverage through the Affordable Care Act are […]
Breaking news… June 1-5
Despite delays, Dell Medical School on track for completion Posted: June 4th, 2015 By Matthew Adams, The Daily Texan According to Bob Rawski, director of the Dell Medical School […]
Board of Managers honors Dr. Donald Patrick
The Board of Managers, led by original member Dr. Tom Coopwood, presented a memorial resolution honoring Donald Patrick and recognizing his accomplishments over his six years on the board. Dr. […]
Breaking news… May 18-22
Health Insurers Seek Hefty Rate Boosts Posted: May 21, 2015 By Louise Radnofsky, The Wall Street Journal Major insurers in New Mexico, Tennessee, and Maryland, among others, are proposing rate […]
Brackenridge Campus at EcoDistricts Incubator
We’re pleased and excited to announce that the Central Health Brackenridge Campus was selected as one of 12 projects to be included in the EcoDistricts Incubator from May 18-20. To […]
Breaking news… May 7-May15
5 things Atul Gawande learned on his return to McAllen, TX Posted: May 8, 2015 By Kavita Patel and Frank McStay, Brookings Surgeon and author Atul Gawande fills us in on […]
Breaking news… May 1-May 7
Supporters of HT clinic say it’s badly needed, despite gentrification Posted: May 6, 2015 By Mary Ann Roser, American-Statesman Staff In response to concern raised by a couple of […]
Breaking news… April 24-May 1
April 27th – May 1st Obituary for Dr. Donald Wood Patrick Posted: April 29, 2015 By Austin American Statesman Dr. Donald Wood Patrick, an original Central Health Board Member who retired […]
Breaking news… April 17-24
April 17 – April 24 Once Cash Cows, University Hospitals Now Source of Worry for Schools Posted: April 22, 2015 4:40 p.m. ET By MELISSA KORN – The New York Times Once […]