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Decades of resident advocacy bring care closer to home in Northeast Austin Mere feet from the construction site of the forthcoming Colony Park Health & Wellness Center lies a stop […]

Recovery helped Armando Vences reconnect with his family, his art, and himself. There was a time in Armando Vences’ life when all he cared about was drinking. Then alcoholism ruined […]

Language support, trusted guidance, and community outreach are helping Asian families access care with confidence. It may sound easy enough: When you are hurt or sick, go get health care. […]

After multiple sclerosis changed his life, Michael Vasquez found coordinated care, housing support, and a path forward. Located on the 11th floor of The Castilian, a historic off-campus private housing […]

Central Health Hancock opens April 24, bringing primary care, specialty services, and community support under one roof Cameras flashed and applause followed when Central Health and community leaders dug their […]

Public health care once helped this Central Health employee in a time of need. Now she’s giving back. Annie Zanders is at her best when she’s in front of Central […]

Black History Month, for Central Health Chief Compliance Officer Nakia Smith, is less about a single moment and more about responsibility. It is a time to reflect on leadership, accountability, […]

Longtime volunteers help residents navigate the filing process–free of charge. AUSTIN—It wasn’t surprising when Mario Rodriguez showed up on the first day tax preparation services were available for Travis County […]

With MAP coverage from Central Health, Christopher Luna was able to access surgery, recovery, and a path forward Christopher Luna once accepted the daily pain that accompanied his life. He […]

As the Central Health board manager wraps up his service this December, here’s a look at the work that moved the system forward AUSTIN, Texas — When Shannon Jones walked […]

The start of December brings an annual moment of reflection, solidarity, and hope in the global response to HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988, just seven years […]

by Dr. Pat Lee President and CEO As we approach Thanksgiving, I’ve been reflecting on how much we have to be grateful for across our Central Health community. Trust allows […]

The nonprofit piloted a ‘Fresh for Less Mobile Market’ at the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center. It now has four markets across the Central Health system. When Laura […]

Travis County Commissioners voted unanimously on Sept. 16 to approve Central Health’s tax rate and budget. When Travis County Commissioners voted on Central Health’s Fiscal Year 2026 tax rate and […]

Named after a tireless HIV-AIDS advocate, the clinic first opened in 1990 and has become a beacon of hope in Travis County. The late David Powell was driven by a […]

The first-ever Community Health Expo for Latinos is two years in the making and is scheduled to take place on September 27 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Austin. When […]

Four years ago, Kelsi Creek, 32, enrolled in HAAM, securing health coverage through Sendero Health Plans. Soon enough, it was a lifesaver Kelsi Creek used to believe that affordable health […]

After being diagnosed with a serious and rare condition, this Austin resident found help through a program offered by Central Health Leaving a local Austin hospital in April of last […]

By Dr. Patrick Lee, President & CEO, Central Health Reimagining Care for Those Too Often Left Out At Central Health, we often say that care begins with trust. But trust […]

Aquiel Warner, 31, is part of a growing local physician workforce committed to caring for those who need us most. Aquiel Warner once dreamed of following in the footsteps of […]

By Dr. Pat Lee, President & CEO, Central Health Sometimes the most impactful transformations happen in unexpected places. Taking an old hospital building that has sat mostly overlooked for many […]

By Dr. Pat Lee As President & CEO of Central Health, I often say that the health of our community depends on the strength of our connections, to each other, […]

Years of planning have led to the grand opening of the Del Valle Health & Wellness Center on June 7, which will kickstart the future of health care access for […]

Sarai Vences, 19, graduated from the Central Health and Austin Community College MA apprenticeship program in 2024 and hasn’t looked back since. AUSTIN, Texas– Nine months into her job as […]

By Dr. Pat Lee, President & CEO of Central Health Each May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate the cultures, histories, and […]

The 90-year-old Johnny Degollado, a legendary conjunto musician in Central Texas, still plays his accordion AUSTIN, Texas— Johnny Degollado picked up his maroon accordion from the floor of his closet […]

HIV screening rates for MAP and MAP Basic patients in Travis County were found at rates 64% higher than the state average and 84% greater than the national average. AUSTIN, […]

How the Central Health Policy Council Sparked Momentum for Health Equity Across Travis County By Arianna Gomez-Lopez, Public Health & Policy Specialist The Central Health Policy Council gathered in February […]

When an inmate at the Travis County Jail arrived at the Central Health East Austin Specialty Clinic in June and was treated as part of the safety-net system’s Justice Involved […]

The African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF) is many things. It’s a hub for community, a food pantry, a youth center, a resource for the unhoused, and a place where […]