Press Release Archive
Honoring Black History Month: Central Health is Building a Better, More Equitable Health Care System
February 24, 2022
By Dr. Charles E. Bell In February, Central Health will adopt a new Equity-focused Service Delivery Strategic Plan, which will serve as a blueprint for building a better health care […]
February 10, 2022
Travis County Healthcare District Hires Renowned Dell Med Physicians and Faculty (Austin) – Central Health, the local healthcare district, is expanding its clinical practices to serve a growing number of […]
February 2, 2022
Patients encouraged to be medically prepared Severe weather is forecast for Central Texas overnight, bringing the coldest temperatures so far this winter and the possibility of freezing rain and sleet, […]
January 28, 2022
(Austin) – The Austin City Council unanimously approved on Jan. 27 the Central Health Equity Policy Council’s recommendations to address equity-centered disaster planning, response, and recovery efforts. Sponsored by City […]
January 11, 2022
The open enrollment period ends Jan. 15, 2022 (Austin) – As the deadline to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace approaches this Saturday, Central Health is urging Travis County residents […]
December 29, 2021
In-person eligibility interviews suspended in response to Omicron variant (Austin) – Central Health is suspending in-person eligibility appointments for Medical Access Program (MAP) applicants to reduce exposure to the highly […]
December 20, 2021
Following the recommendation of the Central Health Nominations Subcommittee, the Board of Managers voted to name as officers for 2022: Chairperson Dr. Charles Bell, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Cynthia Brinson, and Treasurer […]
December 16, 2021
‘Voice of the Community’ key component of systems planning initiative; community survey available now (Austin) – Central Health is leading an initiative to create a high-functioning, patient- and equity-focused health […]
November 10, 2021
10,000+ people experiencing homelessness are served annually through Central Health’s Medical Access Program (MAP) (Austin) – Central Health is increasing funding to support health care for people experiencing homelessness by […]
November 10, 2021
Booster shots available for age 65+ and other eligible patients; Pfizer vaccines available for all children ages 5 through 11 (Austin) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers is now administering […]