Travis County Hospital District
Central Health Spotlight
From Pain to Possibility:
Kafaren Fairly’s Journey to Better Health
When Kafaren Fairly moved to Austin in search of better health care and support, she was facing chronic pain, diabetes, housing challenges, and uncertainty about the future. Through the support of Central Health’s Bridge Program and a team committed to treating her as a person, she was able to access the care, resources, and stability she needed to move forward.
What is Central Health?
Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a comprehensive, high-functioning health care system for residents with low income who need it most. The district’s Health care Equity Plan, adopted in early 2022, is guiding up to $700 million in investments to close the gaps that persist throughout the safety-net health care system – in primary care, specialty care, dental and behavioral health, hospital-based care, and post-acute transitions of care.
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MAP (Medical Access Program)
MAP (Medical Access Program) by Central Health is a local health coverage program that covers primary care, prescriptions, specialty care, and hospital care. MAP helps people get the health care they need.
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