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Finding Her “Why”: A Chief Resident’s Journey to Serve with Purpose
One of the first lessons Dr. Priyanka Jagannathan learned as a resident physician three years ago was humility.
“I think it’s important to take a step back to understand where everyone’s coming from,” said Dr. Jagannathan, 29, a Class of 2022 graduate from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.
After Beating Breast Cancer, She’s Helping Others Feel Seen and Supported at Central Health
Laura Cruz is often the first person anyone will see when they walk through the doors of the Central Health administration building.
On a professional level, she answers the phones, manages the calendar, sets up meetings, and even connects walk-ins to eligibility specialists who can help with specific coverage programs to fit their needs.
She’s also a breast cancer survivor.
Useful resources for facts, figures, and background info about the Central Health system. Reach out to us via the contact us page if you still have questions you’d like answered.
Enabling legislation (Ch. 281, Health and Safety Code)
2018 Germane Solutions performance review
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