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Three Months with Travis County Residents Aiming to Re-Shape the Way They View Health and Wellness

In March, Stephen walked into his local H-E-B on the east side of town with a smile on his face.

Buying food hadn’t always been easy.

But it had been just over three months since he enrolled in a specialized medical weight loss program with Central Health called “Choose to Lose,” and he had lost a total of 12 pounds. At this point, Stephen’s clothes felt a little looser. But maybe his mind was a little more focused, too?

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The Story of the Del Valle Health & Wellness Center Began with a Community’s Call for Change

Before a nearly 20,000-square foot building could be constructed from the ground up, and before a much-needed health care facility was brought to Del Valle in 2025, a coalition of voices led advocacy for the historically underserved region.

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Health Care Comes Home to Del Valle

Groundbreaking for the Del Valle Health & Wellness Center (Video from 2022)

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Central Health Hosts the Grand Opening of The Del Valle Health & Wellness Center After Years of Community Advocacy

Posted: June 2, 2025

DEL VALLE, Texas—After years of progress and investment, Central Health will celebrate the grand opening of the Del Valle Health & Wellness Center from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, […]

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CommUnityCare Health Centers Board Names Dr. Nicholas Yagoda as Permanent CEO

Posted: May 30, 2025

Accomplished physician-leader transitions from interim role after nine months Austin, TX — The CommUnityCare Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Nicholas Yagoda as permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO), elevating him […]

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Austin-Travis County Pioneers Healthcare Collaboration Using Watershed Health

Posted: May 22, 2025

Greater Austin a model for integrated healthcare in the US, coordinating patient care across traditionally siloed public and private entities and clinical and non-clinical providers AUSTIN, Texas – MAY 22, […]

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Three Months with Travis County Residents Aiming to Re-Shape the Way They View Health and Wellness

Posted: June 11, 2025

As part of a medical optimization pilot program with Central Health, two Austin residents vowed to lose more than just weight: They also aimed to reclaim their lives. A total […]

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Investing in People, Strengthening Our Health System

Posted: June 5, 2025

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, […]

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The Story of the Del Valle Health & Wellness Center Began with a Community’s Call for Change

Posted: May 29, 2025

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 […]

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Don't miss the deadline! Be a Community Health Champion this Fall🏥. Applications close on June 22. Here's your chance to be a part of Fall 2025 cohort and make a difference in healthcare. Let's fight for equitable access to care together. Apply now!Apply now 🔗 https://bit.ly/3ToIhom
Grow your network while making a difference. Applications are now open for Community Health Champions. Central Health’s leadership and advocacy program for people passionate about equity in health care.Apply by June 22 to join a movement that starts with you.
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What happens when community members from different backgrounds learn, listen, and build together?They become Community Health Champions – advocates for equity, community connectors, and voices for change.

This is your chance to be part of the 2025 cohort.
✅ 5 workshops
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🎉 What a day! We celebrated the grand opening of the Central Health Del Valle Health & Wellness Center with a vibrant and heartfelt community gathering filled with connection, joy, and purpose.From health screenings and clinic tours to food, entertainment, and powerful moments of service, this event showcased how access to care is expanding in Eastern Travis County — and how this clinic is already making a difference.

We’re grateful to our speakers and partners who helped mark the occasion:
🩺 Dr. Pat Lee, Central Health CEO
🗣️ Shannon Jones, Central Health Board of Managers
⚖️ Travis County Judge Andy Brown ( traviscojudge )
🏫 Susana Woody, DVCC President & DVISD Trustee ( susuwude, del_valle_isd )
🏛️ Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes (vanessaforatx )
📍 Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez (margaretgomezpct4 )
📣 State Representative Lulu Flores (voteluluflores )
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Nick Yagoda, CommUnityCare CEO (communitycareatx )
🏥 Randy Dierking, DVHWC Practice Administrator
🤝 Angelina Zarate, DVHWC Advisory Committee
🔗 Stephanie McDonald, VP of Central Health System Alignment & Coordination

This is just the beginning. The Del Valle Health & Wellness Center represents a new chapter in community-centered health care. 💙
🎉 What a day! We celebrated the grand opening of the Central Health Del Valle Health & Wellness Center with a vibrant and heartfelt community gathering filled with connection, joy, and purpose.From health screenings and clinic tours to food, entertainment, and powerful moments of service, this event showcased how access to care is expanding in Eastern Travis County — and how this clinic is already making a difference.

We’re grateful to our speakers and partners who helped mark the occasion:
🩺 Dr. Pat Lee, Central Health CEO
🗣️ Shannon Jones, Central Health Board of Managers
⚖️ Travis County Judge Andy Brown ( traviscojudge )
🏫 Susana Woody, DVCC President & DVISD Trustee ( susuwude, del_valle_isd )
🏛️ Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes (vanessaforatx )
📍 Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez (margaretgomezpct4 )
📣 State Representative Lulu Flores (voteluluflores )
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Nick Yagoda, CommUnityCare CEO (communitycareatx )
🏥 Randy Dierking, DVHWC Practice Administrator 
🤝 Angelina Zarate, DVHWC Advisory Committee
🔗 Stephanie McDonald, VP of Central Health System Alignment & Coordination

This is just the beginning. The Del Valle Health & Wellness Center represents a new chapter in community-centered health care. 💙
Get paid to get your health care career started. Join our Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship Program to become an MA in just 15 weeks.Space is limited, so apply today. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3FuL1fe
🎉 Thank You, Dr. Guadalupe “Pete” Zamora! 🩺Central Health proudly recognizes and thanks Dr. Zamora for his dedicated service as a member—and former Chair—of our Board of Managers. Since 2013, Dr. Zamora has brought wisdom, compassion, and decades of healthcare experience to our mission of advancing health equity in Travis County.

As a beloved East Austin physician, lifelong advocate, and mentor, Dr. Zamora has profoundly shaped the health and well-being of our community.

💙 From all of us at Central Health: Thank you, Dr. Zamora, for your extraordinary leadership and service.

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Get paid to become a Medical Assistant (MA) through our 15-week MA Apprenticeship Program. Space is limited and applications close June 4, so apply today.Apply for the program ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SmHgeP
Get paid to become a Medical Assistant (MA) through our 15-week MA Apprenticeship Program. Space is limited and applications close June 4, so apply today.Apply for the program ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SmHgeP



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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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