Download the Notice – 2023.09.26 TCCC Quorum Notice STAMPED NOTICE A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event1: Travis County Commissioners Court Tuesday, September […]
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Special Called Board of Managers Meeting
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING Monday, September 25, 2023, 2:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Board and the presiding officer will be present at: Central Health Administrative […]
Central Health’s Sendero Health Plans Names Sharon Alvis as Next Chief Executive
AUSTIN – Sendero Health Plans Inc. (Sendero) announced Wednesday it has named Sharon J. Alvis as the new chief executive officer to lead the nonprofit health maintenance organization (HMO), which […]
Central Health Board Adopts Fiscal 2024 Budget
Millions in new investments as hospital district repairs safety net; Travis County commissioners to consider Sept 12 and 19 AUSTIN – The Central Health Board of Managers on Sept. 6 […]
Board of Managers Meeting
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Executive Committee Meeting
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee Meeting
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Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
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Eastern Crescent Subcommittee Meeting
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Ad Hoc Appointments Committee Meeting
Download the Agenda – 2023.09.11 ad hoc Appointments Comm STAMPED Sign Up to Speak AD HOC APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, September 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of […]
Ad Hoc Succession Committee Meeting
AD HOC SUCCESSION COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Committee and the presiding officer will be present at: Central Health Administrative Offices […]
Renovated Rosewood-Zaragosa Clinic will Help fill Gaps in Specialty Care for Medical Access Program Members
(AUSTIN) — Central Health announced it is transforming the historic Rosewood-Zaragosa health center into a new state-of-the art specialty care clinic, slated to open in fall 2023, to serve Medical […]
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase 2024
The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2023 tax year that will raise the same amount of property tax revenue for the Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a […]
Ad Hoc Appointments Committee
AD HOC APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, August 21, 2023, 10:30 a.m. Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Committee and the presiding officer will be present at: Central Health Administrative Offices […]
Board of Managers Meeting
BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Or immediately following the Executive Committee Meeting Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Board and the presiding officer will be […]
Executive Committee Meeting
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Or immediately following the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Committee and the presiding officer will […]
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Or immediately following the Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Committee and the presiding […]
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Committee and the presiding officer will be present at: Central Health Administrative Offices […]
Public Hearing and Board of Managers Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 5:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Board and the presiding officer will be present at: Central […]
Hybrid Community Conversation: 2024 Budget
NOTICE A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event1 : Community Conversation: “Your Voice. Your Tax Dollars. Your Healthcare. 2024 Budget” Monday, August 28, […]
Community Conversation – Central Health’s FY 2024 Budget
NOTICE A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event1: Community Conversation: “Your Voice. Your Tax Dollars. Your Healthcare. 2024 Budget” Tuesday, August 22, 2023, […]
More Services, More Healthcare for Travis County As Central Health Grows with Fiscal 2024 Budget
Upcoming Community Conversations, Public Meetings Provide Opportunities for Input AUSTIN – Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, has released its initial proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 (FY 24), a […]
Community Conversation – Central Health’s FY 2024 Budget
Download the notice – Posted Community Conversation08-17-23 NOTICE A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event1: Community Conversation: “Your Voice. Your Tax Dollars. Your […]
Board of Managers Meeting
BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Or immediately following the Executive Committee Meeting Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Board and the presiding officer will be […]
Executive Committee
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Or immediately following the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Committee and the presiding officer will […]
Budget & Finance Committee
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Or immediately following the Medical Committee Meeting Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Committee and the presiding officer will […]
Medical Committee Meeting
MEDICAL COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 3:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the Committee and the presiding officer will be present at: Central Health Administrative Offices 1111 […]
Central Health Board Adopts Healthcare Equity Action Plan
Hospital district to invest nearly $700 million to strengthen Travis County’s safety-net health system AUSTIN – On Wednesday, August 2, the Central Health Board of Managers adopted the hospital district’s […]
With Call for Search Firms, Central Health Kicks Off Community-Informed Process To Recruit Its Next President/CEO
(Austin) — Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, has begun to seek search firms as potential partners in a community-informed process this summer and fall to recruit a successor for […]
Central Health Says it Won’t be Distracted by Ascension’s Latest Legal Maneuvers
(Tuesday) On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Central Health received from Ascension Texas (formerly known as Seton Healthcare Family) a notice of Governance and Funding Deadlock under the terms of the […]
Central Health’s Annual Report Details in Patients, Providers and Services in 2022
(Austin) — Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, delivered its latest annual report on Wednesday, May 13, detailing how it increased the number of patients served by 4% in 2022 […]
Outdoor Activities Update
We’re happy to let you know that designs for outdoor community spaces at the future Hornsby Bend Health & Wellness Center have been finalized and approved. Based on what we […]
April Update
GOOD NEWS Construction of the Central Health Hornsby Bend Health & Wellness Center is on track to finish by June and the center is still set to open this fall. We’ve come a long way since breaking ground in early 2022. The […]
Bad to the Bone! Are you at risk for Vitamin D and Calcium Deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies worldwide and in the United States. Approximately 1 billion people worldwide are Vitamin D deficient, while about 50% of the […]
Update: April, 2023
A lot is happening at the Del Valle Health & Wellness Center. The foundation has been poured and construction crews have begun building the framing. Central Health staff are currently contracting for additional services and soliciting businesses to address […]
National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month. Our kidneys are vital to our health to excrete wastes from the blood in the urine. Each kidney gets rid of about 1 to 1.5 […]
Three Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
March is National Colorectal Month and its time to get comfortable talking about the number 1 problem associated with number 2! Let’s face it-No one likes to talk about excretion […]
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Central Health’s Newly Released Demographic Report Highlights Critical Healthcare Needs in Travis County
Study shows 75% of Travis County families in poverty live along I-35 corridor (Austin, TX) – As part of ongoing efforts to address systemic health inequities in Travis County, Central […]
Central Health’s Newly Released Demographic Report Highlights Critical Healthcare Needs in Travis County
Study shows 75% of Travis County families in poverty live along I-35 corridor (Austin, TX) – As part of ongoing efforts to address systemic health inequities in Travis County, Central […]
Central Health Sues Ascension for Failing to Live Up to its Contractual Commitments to Care for Travis County Residents with Low Income
DOWNLOAD THE LAWSUIT (Austin) – Central Health sued Ascension Texas (Ascension), formerly known as Seton Healthcare Family, Tuesday for failing to meet its contractual obligations to provide healthcare for Travis […]
Central Health Increases Funding to Cut HAAM’s Waitlist of Local Musicians Needing Health Insurance
(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers voted unanimously Wednesday to increase enrollment in athe Central Health and Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) partnership that will provide health […]
City, County Appoint New Members to Central Health Board of Managers
City of Austin Council Member Ann Kitchen, local physician Dr. Manuel Martin will join the Travis County Hospital District’s board in January (Austin) – Central Health will welcome two new […]
Austin-based Sendero Health Plans Announces Change in Leadership
(Austin) – The Board of Directors for Sendero Health Plans announced Monday the departure of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wes Durskalski. Sendero also announced Perla Cavazos, Central Health Deputy Administrator, […]
Central Health’s Kuang Named Humanitarian of the Year
Travis County Medical Society Presents Physician with Honor (Austin) – Dr. Audrey Kuang, Central Health’s director of high-risk populations, was named Humanitarian of the Year last Thursday night by the […]
Don’t Let The Flu Ruin Your Holidays
Seeing family and friends is important during the holiday season, but so is making sure you and your family are safe. It’s cold and flu season, and COVID has never gone […]
Central Health Honors Service of Departing Board Members Greenberg, Zuniga
(Austin) – Central Health’s Board of Managers honored departing board members Sherri Greenberg, M.S., and Julie Zuniga, R.N., PhD, FAAN, with a resolution during Wednesday’s meeting. Manager Greenberg joined the […]
Travis County Residents Encouraged to Sign up For Health Insurance as the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Open Enrollment Begins
(Austin) – Central Health, Travis County’s Hospital District, is urging residents to take advantage of free local assistance to enroll in health insurance for 2023. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) […]
Good Bites Offers Morsels of Food, Knowledge to Travis County Residents
(Austin) – Take one dollop of good nutrition, add a dash of smart shopping, and sprinkle in some delicious recipes. That’s the basis for “Good Bites,” Central Health’s new video […]
Central Health Urges Travis County Residents to Get Flu Shots Early
Flu Season is Expected to be Worst in Several Years (Austin) – With flu season already upon us, Central Health is urging all Travis County residents to get their flu […]
Central Health Convenes Training for Travis County Healthcare Providers to Improve Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients
(Austin) — The Central Health Equity Policy (CHEP) Council announced Monday the start of training for several Travis County health organizations to embrace the tenets of the Human Rights Campaign’s […]
Central Health’s Cavazos Wins Leadership Award
Named “Latina Elected or Appointed Official Award Winner” by HABLA (Austin) – Central Health is pleased to announce that Deputy Administrator Perla Cavazos is the recipient of the 2022 Latina […]
Travis County Commissioners Court Approves Central Health FY 2023 Tax Rate and Budget
$305m budget offers more healthcare access for Travis County Residents with low income (Austin) – The Travis County Commissioners Court voted to approve Central Health’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget […]
Update: September, 2022
Construction has begun on the Del Valle Health & Wellness Center. After completing the permitting process, construction began late August at the Del Valle site, 7050 Elroy Road (adjacent to […]
Construction Underway at Del Valle, Hornsby Bend Sites
New Health & Wellness Facilities Will Serve Eastern Travis County (Austin) – Construction has begun on Central Health’s new Health & Wellness Centers that will serve patients in Eastern Travis […]
Central Health Board of Managers Approves FY 2023 Budget, Tax Rate
(AUSTIN) – The Central Health Board of Managers approved its Fiscal Year 2023 budget and tax rate Wednesday night that will lower property taxes for some Travis County residents, while […]
Central Health Plans New Multispecialty Clinic in East Austin for Travis County Residents with Low Income
Renovated Rosewood-Zaragosa Clinic will help fill gaps in specialty care for Medical Access Program members (AUSTIN) — Central Health announced Wednesday it is transforming the historic Rosewood-Zaragosa health center into […]
Central Health Proposes Cutting Property Tax Rate, Increasing Services as Part of FY 2023 Budget
New Plan Calls for $85M Spending Increase in Patient Services (AUSTIN) — Central Health is proposing numerous, significant expansions to healthcare services for Travis County residents with low income in […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE ON TAX INCREASE
Get more information about our FY 2023 budget. PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.098684 per $100 NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE $0.092372 per $100 VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE $0.100506 per $100 The no-new-revenue tax […]
Community Conversation About FY 2023 Budget
(AUSTIN) — Central Health is inviting the public to weigh in on its Fiscal Year 2023 budget priorities. Central Health will hold the final of three Community Conversations this week […]
Central Health to Offer Methadone Treatment for MAP Members Suffering from Substance Use Disorder
The new contracts will expand options and access to care for MAP members AUSTIN – In a continued effort to address the opioid epidemic in Central Texas, Central Health signed […]
Central Health Convenes Travis County Healthcare Providers to Improve Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients
(Austin) — Central Health Equity Policy (CHEP) Council announced Wednesday it is convening several Travis County health organizations to embrace the tenets of the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Healthcare Equality […]
Update: August, 2022
Central Health recently received the site development permit from the City of Austin. While the permitting process is hard to predict and took longer than originally expected, we built a […]
Central Health to Hold Community Conversations About FY 2023 Budget
(AUSTIN) — Central Health is inviting the public to weigh in on its Fiscal Year 2023 budget priorities. Central Health will hold three Community Conversations beginning this week where Travis […]
Central Health Announces 2022 Community Health Champions Class
(Austin) — Central Health is announcing its new class of Community Health Champions for 2022. Central Health created the Community Health Champions program in 2016 to bring together diverse members […]
Central Health Prepared to Work with Travis County Commissioner’s Court on Previously Scheduled Performance Audit
(Austin) — Central Health will work with Travis County Commissioners Court to modify a planned performance review, previously recommended by the Court and scheduled for 2023. The Commissioners Court approved […]
Central Health Board of Managers Recommends Increasing Exemptions to $110,000
Decision would affect Over 65 and Disabled Travis County residents (Austin) — The Central Health Board of Managers unanimously approved a measure that recommends to the Travis County Court of […]
Central Health Invites the Community to Help Build a Better Safety-net Healthcare System
June 16 Community Conversation will provide an update on Central Health’s Healthcare Equity Plan (Austin) – Residents are invited to help shape the future of health care in Travis County, […]
Central Health, Central Texas Food Bank Team Up to Offer Summer Meals
Program offers free lunches to families through Aug. 5 (Austin) — Central Health, Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers and Sendero Health Plans, and the Central Texas Food Bank are partnering […]
Central Health Responds to Travis County’s Opioid Crisis by Expanding Access to Treatment
Travis County’s Hospital District expands Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) program; adds Methadone providers (Austin) – Central Health, Travis County’s Hospital District, shared plans with Travis County Commissioners to increase access […]
Central Health Community Health Champions Profile: Socorro Carrasco
“I’m a longtime Austin resident so knowing that history and how it ties into health was something I was very shocked to see.” Socorro Carrasco is the Director of the […]
Central Health Community Health Champions Profile: Ricardo A. Garay
“You shouldn’t do it for an additional line on your resume, but to connect and champion those who need it the most and provide critical feedback for folks who need […]
Central Health Community Health Champions Profile: Nora de Hoyos Comstock
“Be a real advocate. Don’t just use this to put on your resume; it’s something to act on, and let’s figure out how we make health care available to everyone.” […]
Community Health Champions Recruiting Next Class of Leaders
Application Process is Open Through June 15 (Austin) — Community Health Champions, a leadership training program designed to help community leaders understand the healthcare system and needs of Travis County […]
Central Health Community Health Champions Profile: Maram Museitif
“This work, to me, is a life mission, and it’s driven by passion and interest and expertise in the field of public health.” Maram Museitif is a public health and […]
Correcting the Record: Central Health is Building a Better Healthcare System
By Dr. Charles E. Bell, Central Health Board Chair and Dr. Cynthia Brinson, Central Health Board Vice Chair Last week, an op-ed appeared in the April 22 edition of The […]
Central Health Community Health Champions Profile: Amit Motwani
“I feel like I’m a better human for having participated.” Amit Motwani was appointed to the Central Health Board of Managers by Travis County and the City of Austin in […]
Central Health Issues RFP for Community Health Initiative Fund
New Fund Will Help Address Health Inequities in Travis County (Austin) — Central Health is seeking Requests for Proposal (RFP) for its new program, the Community Health Initiative Fund. The […]
Central Health Served 147,186 Residents in FY 2021; A 6% Year-Over-Year Increase
Newly released annual report highlights growth in patients served and provider locations for Travis County Hospital District (Austin) — Central Health’s newly released Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 annual report highlights […]
Central Health Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
GFOA Recognizes Central Health for Third Straight Year (Austin) — Central Health is proud to announce it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2022 budget […]
Central Health Breaks Ground on Two New Health Centers Family-friendly events planned for March 26 in Hornsby Bend; April 2 in Del Valle
(Austin) — Central Health will break ground on two new community health centers in Eastern Travis County, fulfilling a commitment made to Travis County residents to expand access to care […]
Hornsby Bend and Del Valle Health and Wellness Centers Groundbreakings
Press Kit Press release / en espanol (PDF) English copy follows below High-resolution renderings of both sites (ZIP/JPG) Produced video reel, including aerial, of both sites (MP4, 1080p) Frequently Asked […]
Central Health Board Approves New Plan to Tackle Health Care Inequities
(Austin) – The Central Health board of managers voted Wednesday to adopt an Equity-focused Service Delivery Strategic Plan, which will guide the immediate and long-term work of the healthcare district […]
Honoring Black History Month: Central Health is Building a Better, More Equitable Health Care System
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 […]
Central Health Takes Important Step Toward Building New Clinical Practices to Address Health Care Inequities in Travis County
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 […]
BOIL WATER NOTICE AND WATER DISTRIBUTION / AVISO DE HERVIR AGUA Y DISTRIBUCIÓN DE AGUA
The City of Austin has issued a citywide boil water notice. City of Austin water customers should boil tap water for at least two minutes before using water for drinking […]
Central Health, CommUnityCare, Announce Operational Changes in Advance of Forecasted Winter Storm
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, […]
WINTER STORM WARNING
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the Austin area beginning Wednesday. The National Weather Service is predicting a very strong arctic cold front will move through Central Texas […]
Austin City Council adopts Central Health Equity Policy Council recommendations to improve City’s disaster planning, response, and recovery efforts
(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 […]
Central Health and Community Partners Help Local Residents Secure Health Care Coverage Before the 2022 Deadline
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 […]
Central Health Medical Access Program (MAP) Begins Enrolling People by Phone Only
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 […]
New Central Health Board of Managers Officers Named for 2022
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 […]
Central Health: Building a Better, More Equitable Health Care System for Travis County
‘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 […]
Central Health Increasing Funding for Homeless Health Care Services by $1.7 Million for Fiscal Year 2022
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 […]
CommUnityCare Health Centers Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Boosters for Adult Patients by Appointment
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 […]
Central Health to Travis County Residents: Don’t Delay – Enroll in Health Coverage Beginning Nov. 1
(Austin) –Central Health is urging residents to take advantage of free local assistance to help them enroll in the health insurance they deserve. Beginning Monday, Nov.1, the Health Insurance Marketplace will […]
New Central Health Program Will Fund Organizations Addressing Health Inequities and Service Gaps in Travis County
(Austin) – Central Health is launching a new program called the Community Healthcare Initiative Fund (CHIF) to support community groups, nonprofits, and private businesses working to address health inequities among […]
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CENTRAL HEALTH’S FISCAL YEAR 2022 $506 MILLION BUDGET AND TAX RATE; BUDGET INCREASES SPENDING ON HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS FOR GROWING LOW INCOME POPULATION
(Austin) – The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Sept. 21, voted unanimously to approve Central Health’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget and tax rate to pay for health care […]