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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?

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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Enabling legislation (Ch. 281, Health and Safety Code)
2018 Germane Solutions performance review
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Central Health Hosts the Grand Opening of The Del Valle Health & Wellness Center After Years of Community Advocacy
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, […]
CommUnityCare Health Centers Board Names Dr. Nicholas Yagoda as Permanent CEO
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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Three Months with Travis County Residents Aiming to Re-Shape the Way They View Health and Wellness
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 […]
Investing in People, Strengthening Our Health System
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, […]
The Story of the Del Valle Health & Wellness Center Began with a Community’s Call for Change
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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