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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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New Book Spotlights Central Health’s Groundbreaking Nurse Training Partnership

Posted: July 9, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas — Central Health’s innovative partnership to expand its nursing workforce is gaining national recognition with the release of “Workforce Realigned, Volume II,” a new book produced by the […]

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Northeast Health Resource Center Begins Transition to New Modular Clinic

Posted: June 18, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas — Central Health is upgrading the Northeast Health Resource Center (NEHRC) at 6711 Johnny Morris Rd., Austin, TX 78724 to better serve patients and support long-term community health […]

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Travis County Residents Reimagine Their Health Through Central Health’s “Choose to Lose” Wellness Program

Posted: June 17, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas — Dozens of Travis County residents are transforming their health and future through “Choose to Lose,” Central Health’s new medical weight-loss and wellness program. Designed for patients with […]

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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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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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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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