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Treating the Mind, Restoring Hope
In 2021, during Dr. Alice Thompson’s fourth year at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a big opportunity arrived on her doorstep: a visiting medical school rotation in psychiatry with Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. Thus began her long-term connection to Travis County.
Matthew’s journey brought renewed strength, meaningful connections, and a desire to help others
What do you love most about walking? Is it the effortlessness of it? The freedom? The fresh air? Matthew Seno liked all of that. In fact, he liked it so much that often on any given week he covered almost 60 miles on foot. Granted, he was playing his favorite game, Pokémon Go. But never once did he ever think about it being taken away.
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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Dell Med Investment Brings More Physicians, Specialized Care and Research to Central Texas
Dell Med Provides Update on Value of Travis County Taxpayers’ Investment AUSTIN, Texas—Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin presented its annual update to the Central Health […]
Central Health and Travis County Commit Historic Funding to Mental Health Crisis Care
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday unanimously approved Central Health’s fiscal year 2027 tax rate and nearly $650 million budget, which includes $127.5 million in […]
Central Health Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Rate and Budget Including Historic $127 Million Commitment to Mental Health Crisis and Recovery Care
AUSTIN, Texas—The Central Health Board of Managers on Wednesday adopted a fiscal year 2027 tax rate and nearly $650 million budget that commits $127.5 million to mental health, crisis, and […]
Feature stories
Mental Health Care Before It Becomes a Crisis
Central Health’s behavioral health director on why getting help early changes the outcome In September, Central Health’s fiscal year 2027 tax rate and $650 million dollar budget was approved by […]
Reaching New Heights with MAP
Mckayla Leonares finds accessible health care and an unexpected path back to the sport she loves Mckayla Leonares has loved the sport of climbing since she was 20 years old. […]
Serving the Community, One Plate at a Time
The University of Texas track athlete Kaylin Rendon gives back to support food security for local families When a volunteer opportunity with Central Health’s Summer Lunch Program was presented to […]
The $1.1 Billion Hidden Tax
How Connected Care is Rewiring Austin’s Affordability Crisis Austin has for years been a city defined by its rapid transformation. Yet, beneath the booming tech sector and the soaring skyline, […]
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