Press Releases

The Austin City Council has appointed Lynne Hudson to the Central Health Board of Managers. Ms. Hudson replaces outgoing board member Bobbie Barker, who announced her retirement last month. Ms. […]

The Central Health Board of Managers on Wednesday approved expansion of services with two existing contracted partners. The first expansion will increase the total annual contract amount for family medical […]

Central Health on Friday May 27 purchased the VA Austin Outpatient Clinic, including the 67,577 sq ft building on 6.83 acres and surrounding 3.5 acres of land, for $8 million. […]

The Central Health Board of Managers voted to approve a service expansion with Austin Travis County Integral Care (ATCIC) to support additional inpatient mental health services and fund two new […]

The Central Health Board of Managers voted to end funding for elective pregnancy termination services at the Board’s Thursday, Aug. 11 special called meeting. Central Health currently allocates approximately $450,000 […]

The Austin Business Journal has recognized Dr. Thomas Coopwood, chairperson of the Central Health Board of Managers, with its prestigious Health Care Heroes Special Achievement Award. Dr. Coopwood received the […]

As expected, Central Health has obtained financing for two new health care facilities through the issuance of certificates of obligation. In addition, Standard & Poor’s assigned the organization a AAA […]

The Central Health Board of Managers approved the organization’s fiscal year 2012 budget on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The Travis County Commissioners Court is expected to approve the budget on Tuesday, […]

Central Health, in partnership with the Austin Area Research Organization, has released a new white paper entitled Health and Health Care Trends & Innovations in Central Texas, which asks and […]

The Central Health Board of Managers has named new officers for the upcoming 2012 calendar year. Beginning January 1, 2012, Rosie Mendoza will serve as Board Chairperson. Frank Rodriguez was […]