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Central Health’s Work Helps Unhoused Residents Achieve Better Health As They Move Out of Homelessness
For thousands of people living in shelters or on the streets of Travis County, poor health is both a cause and a consequence of their lack of stable housing. “We understand that homelessness is not just a housing issue; it’s a health care crisis,” said Central Health President and CEO Dr. Patrick Lee. “People experiencing homelessness face severe health challenges that are often worsened by systemic inequities.”

New Central Health clinic builds bridges to health care for people experiencing homelessness
AUSTIN — Winter has arrived in earnest in Central Texas, and thousands of unhoused Travis County residents need more than just warm shelter. They also need medical care for both acute and chronic conditions that are made worse by the cold.

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