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Home  >  Archives for Mike McKinnon, Director of Content

Mike McKinnon, Director of Content

Central Health Opens Del Valle Health & Wellness Center

Del Valle clinic

AUSTIN, Texas- A new hub for care and healing has come to Eastern Travis County, as Central Health’s Del Valle Health & Wellness Center officially opened in March. The newest […]

Central Health & Sendero Health Plans Honored with 2025 CAN Transformational Impact Award

CAN Awards

AUSTIN, Texas–The Community Advancement Network (CAN) recognized Central Health and Sendero Health Plans with the 2025 Transformational Impact Award at a ceremony on Wednesday, March 26. The award recognized their […]

Just-released Central Health 2024 Demographic Report: Your background and where you live impacts your health

Updated report to guide strategic plan and ongoing clinical service expansion AUSTIN, Texas – Central Health today released its 2024 Demographic Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the population trends, […]

Central Health and CommUnityCare Clinics and Offices Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21

For the safety of our employees and patients during the ongoing poor weather conditions, all Central Health, CommUnityCare clinics and offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 in anticipation of […]

CommUnityCare CEO Change

AUSTIN – Central Health President & CEO Dr. Pat Lee announced today Dr. Jaeson Fournier is no longer CommUnityCare’s CEO. CommUnityCare is one of Texas’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers […]

Board Vacancy Alert: Join Sendero Health Plans’ Board of Directors

The Central Health Board of Managers is seeking qualified candidates to serve on the board of directors for Sendero Health Plans. If you have a passion for health care and […]

Central Health Files Reply Brief in Appeal Over Voter-Approved Investment in UT Dell Medical School

Filing argues that UT partnership is legal, necessary, and improves patient outcomes AUSTIN – On Monday, Sept. 30, attorneys representing Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, filed a reply brief […]

Travis County Commissioners Unanimously Approve Central Health FY 2025 Budget

(Austin, TX) – The Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 24 to approve the Central Health fiscal year 2025 budget and tax rate. Citing unwavering support of the […]

Independent Performance Review of Central Health: No Violations of Law or Significant Deficiencies

Central Health President & CEO tells Travis County commissioners:We remain committed to “ongoing improvement and operational excellence.” AUSTIN – Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, received a clean bill of […]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON TAX INCREASE

PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.107969 per $100 NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE $0.099901 per $100 VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE $0.109426 per $100   The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2024 […]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE

PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.107969     per $100 NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE $0.099901     per $100 VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE $0.109426     per $100   The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2024 […]

Central Health Transforms Patient Care with Launch of 14 New Specialty Services

Pat Lee, MD President & CEO I am thrilled to announce a major milestone for Central Health. As of today, we are proud to offer our patients 14 diverse specialty […]

Under New Leadership, Central Health Picks Up the Pace of Healthcare Transformation

Hospital district marks major milestones during Dr. Pat Lee’s first months at the helm When Dr. Patrick Lee became president and CEO of Travis County’s hospital district in early 2024, […]

 Compassionate Support Every Step of the Way

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It’s a sad reality that many members of our Medical Access Program (MAP) have severe or even incurable illnesses. Over the past couple of years, Central Health has worked to […]

Nurturing Your Mind: Recognize and Address Mental Health Challenges

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Help Us Improve Your Healthcare Experience – Join Our Website Study Today

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 […]

President & CEO Finalist Dr. Patrick Lee

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 & Wellness Center Grand Opening and Community Celebration

As over 200 people celebrated with food, games, and song, Central Health’s Hornsby Bend Health & 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

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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 […]

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’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 […]

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 […]

Central Health’s Newly Released Demographic Report Highlights Critical Healthcare Needs in Travis County

2022 demographic report focus areas

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 Proposes Cutting Property Tax Rate, Increasing Services as Part of FY 2023 Budget

New Plan Calls for $85M Spending Increase in Patient Services (AUSTIN) — Central Health is proposing numerous, significant expansions to healthcare services for Travis County residents with low income in […]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE ON TAX INCREASE

Get more information about our FY 2023 budget. PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.098684 per $100 NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE $0.092372 per $100 VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE $0.100506 per $100   The no-new-revenue tax […]

Community Conversation About FY 2023 Budget

(AUSTIN) — Central Health is inviting the public to weigh in on its Fiscal Year 2023 budget priorities. Central Health will hold the final of three Community Conversations this week […]

Central Health to Offer Methadone Treatment for MAP Members Suffering from Substance Use Disorder

The new contracts will expand options and access to care for MAP members AUSTIN – In a continued effort to address the opioid epidemic in Central Texas, Central Health signed […]

Central Health Convenes Travis County Healthcare Providers to Improve Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients

(Austin) — Central Health Equity Policy (CHEP) Council announced Wednesday it is convening several Travis County health organizations to embrace the tenets of the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Healthcare Equality […]

Central Health to Hold Community Conversations About FY 2023 Budget

(AUSTIN) — Central Health is inviting the public to weigh in on its Fiscal Year 2023 budget priorities. Central Health will hold three Community Conversations beginning this week where Travis […]

Central Health Announces 2022 Community Health Champions Class

(Austin) — Central Health is announcing its new class of Community Health Champions for 2022. Central Health created the Community Health Champions program in 2016 to bring together diverse members […]

Central Health Prepared to Work with Travis County Commissioner’s Court on Previously Scheduled Performance Audit

(Austin) — Central Health will work with Travis County Commissioners Court to modify a planned performance review, previously recommended by the Court and scheduled for 2023. The Commissioners Court approved […]

Central Health Board of Managers Recommends Increasing Exemptions to $110,000

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 […]

Central Health Invites the Community to Help Build a Better Safety-net Healthcare System

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, […]

Central Health Responds to Travis County’s Opioid Crisis by Expanding Access to Treatment

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 […]

Central Health Community Health Champions Profile: Socorro Carrasco

“I’m a longtime Austin resident so knowing that history and how it ties into health was something I was very shocked to see.” Socorro Carrasco is the Director of the […]

Central Health Community Health Champions Profile: Ricardo A. Garay

“You shouldn’t do it for an additional line on your resume, but to connect and champion those who need it the most and provide critical feedback for folks who need […]

Central Health Community Health Champions Profile: Nora de Hoyos Comstock

“Be a real advocate. Don’t just use this to put on your resume; it’s something to act on, and let’s figure out how we make health care available to everyone.” […]

Community Health Champions Recruiting Next Class of Leaders

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 […]

Central Health Community Health Champions Profile: Maram Museitif

“This work, to me, is a life mission, and it’s driven by passion and interest and expertise in the field of public health.” Maram Museitif is a public health and […]

Correcting the Record: Central Health is Building a Better Healthcare System

By Dr. Charles E. Bell, Central Health Board Chair and Dr. Cynthia Brinson, Central Health Board Vice Chair Last week, an op-ed appeared in the April 22 edition of The […]

Central Health Community Health Champions Profile: Amit Motwani

“I feel like I’m a better human for having participated.” Amit Motwani was appointed to the Central Health Board of Managers by Travis County and the City of Austin in […]

Central Health Issues RFP for Community Health Initiative Fund 

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 […]

Central Health Served 147,186 Residents in FY 2021; A 6% Year-Over-Year Increase

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 […]

Central Health Breaks Ground on Two New Health Centers Family-friendly events planned for March 26 in Hornsby Bend; April 2 in Del Valle

(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 […]

Hornsby Bend and Del Valle Health & Wellness Centers Groundbreakings

Press Kit Press release / en espanol (PDF) English copy follows below High-resolution renderings of both sites (ZIP/JPG) Produced video reel, including aerial, of both sites (MP4, 1080p) Frequently Asked […]

Central Health Board Approves New Plan to Tackle Health Care Inequities

(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 […]

Honoring Black History Month: Central Health is Building a Better, More Equitable Health Care System  

Charles Bell

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 […]

Central Health Takes Important Step Toward Building New Clinical Practices to Address Health Care Inequities in Travis County

Travis County Healthcare District Hires Renowned Dell Med Physicians and Faculty (Austin) – Central Health, the local healthcare district, is expanding its clinical practices to serve a growing number of […]

BOIL WATER NOTICE AND WATER DISTRIBUTION / AVISO DE HERVIR AGUA Y DISTRIBUCIÓN DE AGUA

The City of Austin has issued a citywide boil water notice. City of Austin water customers should boil tap water for at least two minutes before using water for drinking […]

Central Health, CommUnityCare, Announce Operational Changes in Advance of Forecasted Winter Storm

Patients encouraged to be medically prepared Severe weather is forecast for Central Texas overnight, bringing the coldest temperatures so far this winter and the possibility of freezing rain and sleet, […]

WINTER STORM WARNING

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the Austin area beginning Wednesday. The National Weather Service is predicting a very strong arctic cold front will move through Central Texas […]

Austin City Council adopts Central Health Equity Policy Council recommendations to improve City’s disaster planning, response, and recovery efforts

(Austin) – The Austin City Council unanimously approved on Jan. 27 the Central Health Equity Policy Council’s recommendations to address equity-centered disaster planning, response, and recovery efforts. Sponsored by City […]

Central Health and Community Partners Help Local Residents Secure Health Care Coverage Before the 2022 Deadline

The open enrollment period ends Jan. 15, 2022 (Austin) – As the deadline to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace approaches this Saturday, Central Health is urging Travis County residents […]

Central Health Medical Access Program (MAP) Begins Enrolling People by Phone Only

In-person eligibility interviews suspended in response to Omicron variant (Austin) – Central Health is suspending in-person eligibility appointments for Medical Access Program (MAP) applicants to reduce exposure to the highly […]

New Central Health Board of Managers Officers Named for 2022

Following the recommendation of the Central Health Nominations Subcommittee, the Board of Managers voted to name as officers for 2022: Chairperson Dr. Charles Bell, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Cynthia Brinson, and Treasurer […]

Central Health: Building a Better, More Equitable Health Care System for Travis County

‘Voice of the Community’ key component of systems planning initiative; community survey available now (Austin) – Central Health is leading an initiative to create a high-functioning, patient- and equity-focused health […]

Central Health Increasing Funding for Homeless Health Care Services by $1.7 Million for Fiscal Year 2022

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 […]

CommUnityCare Health Centers Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Boosters for Adult Patients by Appointment

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 […]

Central Health to Travis County Residents: Don’t Delay – Enroll in Health Coverage Beginning Nov. 1 

(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 […]

New Central Health Program Will Fund Organizations Addressing Health Inequities and Service Gaps in Travis County

(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 COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CENTRAL HEALTH’S FISCAL YEAR 2022 $506 MILLION BUDGET AND TAX RATE; BUDGET INCREASES SPENDING ON HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS FOR GROWING LOW INCOME POPULATION

(Austin) – The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Sept. 21, voted unanimously to approve Central Health’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget and tax rate to pay for health care […]

Central Health Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Tax Rate; $491 Million Allocated for Healthcare Delivery

(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers voted Thursday to approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget to pay for healthcare services for Travis County residents with low income. […]

Central Health Postpones and Moves Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Tax Rate to Austin City Hall

(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers will hold a public hearing and vote on the Travis County healthcare district’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget and tax rate at […]

Opportunities to provide feedback on Central Health’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Tax Rate

(Austin) – On Thursday, Sept. 9, Central Health’s Board of Managers will vote on the Travis County healthcare district’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget. Community members will have multiple opportunities […]

Central Health Hosts Public Input Session on Funding Plan for Clinic Construction and Office Consolidation

(Austin) – A committee of Central Health’s Board of Managers will host a special public input session at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4. on the issuance of certificates of […]

As COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Surge, Central Health Ramps up Vaccine Incentives to Slow Spread of Delta Variant

Public health experts are urging people to get tested, get vaccinated, and wear masks whenever they leave home (Austin, Texas) – With an explosive increase in COVID-19 cases and hospital […]

Travis County Health Organizations Launch “Let’s Stick Together” Initiative to Reach Goal of 70% First-dose Vaccination Rate by July 4

Let's Stick Together Poster

New mobile vaccines and incentive programs aim to increase vaccination rates in ZIP codes with vaccination rates lower than 50% (Austin, Texas) – Central Health, in partnership with Austin Public […]

CommUnityCare Health Centers Opening New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Manor and Pflugerville; Relocation Burleson Road Site

(Austin) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers is opening two new COVID vaccine sites – one in Manor and one in Pflugerville – while continuing to support Travis County’s mass […]

Central Health Launches COVID Vaccine Equity Payments Program

The new program aims to address pandemic disparities by focusing efforts on vaccinating minority communities at higher risk for COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths (Austin, Texas) – Central Health launched a […]

Central Health to Free Up Millions of Dollars for Health Care by Consolidating Offices

Travis County approves Central Health’s plans to buy property for a consolidated headquarters with clinical space and fund construction of two new health centers in Eastern Travis County (Austin) – […]

Central Health, CommUnityCare Partner with African American Churches for a Town Hall Series Addressing COVID-19 Facts, Myths and Barriers

(Austin) – Pastors from nine Austin black churches will join medical experts from Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers for a series of online town hall meetings about COVID-19 vaccines. Central […]

Central Health Opens Resource Center in Colony Park – a Community with the Highest Rates of Mortality, Morbidity and Chronic Diseases in Travis County

(Austin) – Central Health, in partnership with Austin Independent School District (AISD) and Colony Park community members, re-opened the Northeast Health Resource Center (NEHRC) at Barbara Jordan Elementary. The NEHRC […]

Central Health Hosts Community Conversation for Future Del Valle Facility in Eastern Travis County

(Austin) – Central Health will host a virtual informational session on the future Del Valle Health & Wellness Center at 11:30 a.m. (English) and 1 p.m. (Spanish), Thursday, Feb. 25. […]

Severe Weather Updates / Actualizaciones de clima severo

The Central Health Enterprise is committed to sharing the latest information about COVID-19 resources and responses as well as emergency operations efforts related to inclement weather events. Please find routinely […]

Two New Members Appointed to the Central Health Board of Managers

(Austin) – Two new members are joining the all-volunteer, nine-member Central Health Board of Managers, Travis County’s healthcare district. Dr. Cynthia Brinson is an Austin City Council appointee, while Amit […]

Central Health receives clean financial audit for Fiscal Year 2020

(Austin) – Maxwell Locke & Ritter, a local, independent, Austin-based accounting firm, issued an unmodified, or “clean” opinion on Central Health’s audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2020. This means […]

Central Health Unveils Plans for Three New Health Centers in High-Need Areas

Central Health Board of Managers approves clinic plans in Hornsby Bend,  Del Valle and Colony Park (Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers Wednesday approved project plans for three […]

Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Expands COVID-19 Vaccines to Patients 65 and older and those with Chronic Medical Conditions; Anxiously Awaits more Vaccines from State

Infusion Center opens in Southeast Austin, giving underserved communities access to potentially lifesaving COVID-19 treatment (Austin) – Starting Thursday, Jan. 7, Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers will begin vaccinating against […]

Long-time East Austin Physician Receives the COVID-19 Vaccination as Austin-Travis County Reaches Highest COVID-19 Risk Level

Dr. Guadalupe Zamora, Central Health Board Member and affiliate faculty member of the Dell Medical School, received the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (Austin) – Dr. Guadalupe Zamora, a physician with more […]

Health Care Closer to Home: Central Health/CommUnityCare Hornsby Bend Clinic Offers COVID-19 testing, Flu Shots and more

(Austin) – When Central Health and CommUnityCare hosted a grand opening of their new Hornsby Bend Health Center in March, no one imagined a global health pandemic was just around […]

Central Health Investigating Cyberattack

(Austin) – The Central Health Technology Team detected and is investigating a cyberattack that occurred Friday, Dec. 4. An investigation is underway into unauthorized access on a computer server to […]

Central Health Introduces Holiday Plans Risk Calculator as Surging

COVID-19 Levels Force Austin-Travis County to Move to Stage 4 Restrictions (Austin) – As Austin-Travis County raises the COVID-19 Risk-based Guidelines level to Stage 4, the second highest level, Central […]

Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers Providing Flu Vaccines to Travis County Residents Who Are Uninsured

(Austin) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers is now offering drive-through flu vaccines at two of its COVID-19 testing locations for those who are 9 years of age and older. […]

Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare, Capital Metro and Austin Public Health Deliver Free Food Boxes to Residents Quarantined for COVID-19

(Austin, Texas) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers, along with Capital Metro and Austin Public Health (APH), are delivering food to people quarantined due to COVID-19. On Friday, APH provided […]

Central Health Assures Travis County Residents ACA Coverage Remains Intact for 2021 Regardless of Election, Urges Early Enrollment

(Austin) – Central Health, Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers, Foundation Communities, and United Way 2-1-1 are teaming up to remind Travis County residents to sign up for health coverage through […]

Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Moving Colony Park COVID-19 Testing Location as School Campuses Re-open

(Austin) – With the start of in-person learning for the Austin Independent School District (AISD), Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare is moving COVID-19 testing from Barbara Jordan Elementary to the Turner-Roberts Recreation […]

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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 will effectively be raised by 6.5 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $6.32 (six dollars and thirty-two cents).

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