Central Health

Lunch & Learn: Food is Medicine
2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Join us and learn about what Central Health is doing to address food insecurity
Over the past year, Central Health has expanded its Food Is Medicine work to better support people facing food insecurity, one of the biggest barriers to good health for people with low income.
This effort combines hands-on programs with policy changes to make food a regular part of health care.
How it works
Mobile Food FARMacy
In partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank, Mobile Food FARMacy events provide fresh food at multiple clinic locations across Travis County. Each month, the program distributes about 7.000 pounds of nutritious food, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins.
Medically Tailored Meals
This program delivers healthy meals to patients with conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Patients receive seven meals per week for up to eight weeks. A pilot program served 20 patients and is expanding to reach up to 600 patients in the next phase.
Workforce Development
Central Health partners with The Other Ones Foundation and Good Works Austin to support people experiencing homelessness. Participants receive paid job training while helping prepare and distribute meals. This creates pathways to stable employment while strengthening food programs.
From program to policy
Central Health is working to make food support a routine part of health care. The Central Health Policy Council selected Food Is Medicine as its 2025–2026 policy priority. This work focuses on:

Screening patients for food needs.
Improving referral systems.
Connecting food access to clinical care.

The goal is to make healthy food part of health care, not an occasional service.

Discover how Central Health is reimagining health care by treating healthy food as part of care. Learn more about our Food is Medicine program and the real impact it’s having in our community.

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Watch the recording
If you are unable to join the Lunch & Learn live, you can watch the full session on YouTube after the event.

Community Conversation Precinct 3
2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Oak Hill Community Center, 8656 State Hwy. 71, Austin, Texas
Your Voice Helps Connect Neighbors to Care
Central Health, CommUnityCare Health Centers, and Sendero Health Plans are bringing community members, local leaders, and Central Health system leadership together to listen and learn directly from residents about how care is showing up in our neighborhoods and how it can be better connected.
Community Conversations are designed for residents to speak, share experiences, and help shape how care is accessed, delivered, and connected locally.
Join us to share your perspective on how we can:

Reduce wait times and improve patient navigation through the system.
Make access to primary, specialty, and behavioral health care easier and closer to home.
Better support unhoused neighbors through coordinated care and health coverage.
Strengthen connections across clinics, care teams, and support services.

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Community Conversation Precinct 1
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd., Austin, United States
Your Voice Helps Connect Neighbors to Care
Central Health, CommUnityCare Health Centers, and Sendero Health Plans are bringing community members, local leaders, and Central Health system leadership together to listen and learn directly from residents about how care is showing up in our neighborhoods and how it can be better connected.
Community Conversations are designed for residents to speak, share experiences, and help shape how care is accessed, delivered, and connected locally.
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Community Conversation Precinct 4
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Montopolis Recreation & Community Center, 1200 Montopolis Dr., Austin, Texas, United States

Colony Park Health & Wellness Center: a Community Celebration
2026-05-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Colony Park District Park, 7201 Colony Loop Dr., Colony Park, TX, 78724, United States
Join us to celebrate this milestone for your community

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Live music and entertainment.
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Food, cold treats, and refreshments.

Colony Park pool opens at noon
Bring a swimsuit, a towel, and always keep a responsible adult with the kids

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Community Conversation Precinct 2
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Austin Community College: Northridge Campus, 11928 Stonehollow Dr., Austin, United States
Your Voice Helps Connect Neighbors to Care
Central Health, CommUnityCare Health Centers, and Sendero Health Plans are bringing community members, local leaders, and Central Health system leadership together to listen and learn directly from residents about how care is showing up in our neighborhoods and how it can be better connected.
Community Conversations are designed for residents to speak, share experiences, and help shape how care is accessed, delivered, and connected locally.
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Better support unhoused neighbors through coordinated care and health coverage.
Strengthen connections across clinics, care teams, and support services.

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Public Hearing and Board of Managers Meeting
2026-09-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Central Health, 1111 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Meeting agendas are posted at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.

Board of Managers and Executive Committee Meeting
2026-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Central Health, 1111 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
