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10,000+ people experiencing homelessness are served annually through Central Health’s Medical Access Program (MAP) (Austin) – Central Health is increasing funding to support health care for people experiencing homelessness by $1.7 million for the new 2022 fiscal year (FY) that began October 1. This increase will support medical respite, intensive…

Booster shots available for age 65+ and other eligible patients; Pfizer vaccines available for all children ages 5 through 11 (Austin) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers is now administering Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 through 11 years old who are established patients. CommUnityCare is also offering booster…

(Austin) –Central Health is urging residents to take advantage of free local assistance to help them enroll in the health insurance they deserve.  Beginning Monday, Nov.1, the Health Insurance Marketplace will begin to accept applications to enroll in health insurance for 2022.  This year, the open enrollment period has been extended through…

(Austin) – Central Health is launching a new program called the Community Healthcare Initiative Fund (CHIF) to support community groups, nonprofits, and private businesses working to address health inequities among Travis County residents with low income. Data shows about 80% of an individual’s health is determined by social factors outside…