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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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Groundbreaking for the Del Valle Health & Wellness Center (Video from 2022)
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Travis County Residents Reimagine Their Health Through Central Health’s “Choose to Lose” Wellness Program
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
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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