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As the Central Health board manager wraps up his service this December, here’s a look at the work that moved the system forward AUSTIN, Texas — When Shannon Jones walked […]

Trained at Central Health’s Southeast Health & Wellness Center, Dr. Priyanka Jagannathan now helps shape the next generation of doctors committed to equity and empathy. One of the first lessons […]

The 59-year-old administrative office specialist walked with hundreds more on Oct. 26 at the annual Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk. Laura Cruz is often the first person anyone […]

After nearly dying on the streets of Austin, 56-year-old Glenda “Gigi” Locke found strength, stability, and self-worth with help from Central Health’s medical respite and case management programs. AUSTIN, Texas— […]

The health crisis 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 […]

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 […]

New locations, services mark hospital district’s 20th year AUSTIN — Central Health, Travis County’s public hospital district, begins its third decade with momentum as it repairs and reinvents Travis County’s […]

The Travis County Medical Society has selected Dr. Hemali Patel as the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year! As the director of Central Health’s Transitions of Care program, Dr. Patel has […]

by Dr. Pat Lee Central Health President & CEO As Central Health marks its 20th anniversary, we stand at a pivotal moment in our mission to provide high-quality health care […]

Hospital district marks major milestones during Dr. Pat Lee’s first months at the helm When Dr. Patrick Lee became president and CEO of Travis County’s hospital district in early 2024, […]