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WGU and Social Finance Announce Central Health as the Inaugural Employer Partner for its Fund Supporting Nursing Education
The Reinvesting in Nursing Education and Workforce (ReNEW) Fund addresses the national nursing shortage by financing a pipeline of new nursing graduates SALT LAKE CITY, AUSTIN, BOSTON, May 20, 2025 […]
How a Medical Assistant Program is Helping One Travis County Resident Form a Better Life
Sarai Vences, 19, graduated from the Central Health and Austin Community College MA apprenticeship program in 2024 and hasn’t looked back since. AUSTIN, Texas– Nine months into her job as […]
Ad Hoc Litigation Committee Meeting
Download the agenda – Ad Hoc Litigation Committee Agenda Sign up to speak AD HOC LITIGATION COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, May 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting 1 A quorum of […]
Healthy Chef Cooking Class – Spanish
This is six week program to improve your health in a fun way. Learn new healthy recipes in these classes which are led by CommUnityCare’s Registered Dietitians in Spanish. Space […]
Free Zumba Classes
FREE ZUMBA CLASSES Open to the community. Class is Free. **NO child care provided.**
Free Zumba Classes
FREE ZUMBA CLASSES Open to the community. Class is Free. **NO child care provided.**
How A Mural of ‘El Montopolis Kid’ In the Southeast Health & Wellness Center Reflects the East Austin Community
The 90-year-old Johnny Degollado, a legendary conjunto musician in Central Texas, still plays his accordion “On Cinco de Mayo, it’s Johnny’s Day,” said Piper LeMoine, the Communications Director for the […]
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers – Community Conversation in Precinct 3
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event: Community Conversation in Precinct 3: Update on the Healthcare Equity Plan Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:00 […]
Five-Year HIV Screening Policy Campaign Proved to Save Lives
HIV screening rates for MAP and MAP Basic patients in Travis County were found at rates 64% higher than the state average and 84% greater than the national average. AUSTIN, […]
One Vote, Many Victories
How the Central Health Policy Council Sparked Momentum for Health Equity Across Travis County By Arianna Gomez-Lopez, Public Health & Policy Specialist What happened next surpassed expectations. Even after the […]
Central Health Del Valle Health & Wellness Center Grand Opening
Celebrate the Central Health Del Valle Health & Wellness Center opening with a day of family fun and community wellness Join us for free family activities like: Food, drinks, and […]
Central Health Welcomes New Board Member While Honoring Departing East Austin Physician’s Legacy
AUSTIN, TX – Central Health announces the appointment of Geronimo Rodriguez to its board of managers, following the departure of longtime member and former chair Dr. Guadalupe Zamora, whose dedicated service […]
Central Health Earns National Budget Honor for the Sixth Straight Year
The Government Finance Officers Association presents Central Health its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award AUSTIN, Texas—For the sixth straight year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded Central Health the […]
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers – Board Retreat & Joint Meeting with CommUnityCare Board of Directors
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event: Board Retreat & Joint Meeting with CommUnityCare Board of Directors Saturday, April 19, 2025, 8:30 a.m. […]
Central Health’s 2024 Annual Report Highlights 2024 Expansion and New Services
The Central Health system provided health care services for more than 170,000 people, up 10% from the previous year AUSTIN, Texas—Central Health’s 2024 Annual Report, released today to the Central […]
A Groundbreaking Partnership: Central Health Spearheads Residential Rooming Services Program with Parsons House Austin
The Travis County Hospital District has developed a private-public program with the assisted living community, which lines up temporary housing for unhoused senior patients. AUSTIN, Texas—In a bold move to […]
Justice-Involved Health Providing Positive Health Outcomes for Jailed Populations
When an inmate at the Travis County Jail arrived at the Central Health East Austin Specialty Clinic in June and was treated as part of the safety-net system’s Justice Involved […]
Community Conversation Precinct 1
Join us for a conversation with Commissioner Jeff Travillion. Have a say in how Central Health improves care in Travis County. The conversation will begin with an update on the […]
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers – Community Conversation in Precinct 4
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event: Community Conversation in Precinct 4: Update on the Healthcare Equity Plan Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, 5:00 […]
Special Called Board of Manager Meeting
Download the agenda – 2025.04.01 Special Called Board of Managers Committee Agenda Sign up to speak SPECIAL CALLED BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting […]
Central Health Opens Del Valle Health & Wellness Center
AUSTIN, Texas- A new hub for care and healing has come to Eastern Travis County, as Central Health’s Del Valle Health & Wellness Center officially opened in March. The newest […]
Central Health & Sendero Health Plans Honored with 2025 CAN Transformational Impact Award
AUSTIN, Texas–The Community Advancement Network (CAN) recognized Central Health and Sendero Health Plans with the 2025 Transformational Impact Award at a ceremony on Wednesday, March 26. The award recognized their […]
Kimmy Needed Help After Breaking Her Hand-That’s When HAAM And Sendero Health Plans Stepped In
An Austin disc jockey needed health care coverage after a medical emergency. She found community through her situation. Central Health and CommUnityCare Health Centers (CUC), both long-standing HAAM partners, provide […]
How a Calling Led This Central Health Doctor, Among the First Graduates of Dell Medical School, into Medicine
Dr. Brooke Wagen was one of 50 graduates in the first-ever class at Dell Medical School in 2020. She now works inside Central Health’s Supportive and Palliative Care department. By […]
Community Advancement Network 30th Anniversary Celebration and Butler Awards Presentation
2025.03.26 Community Advancement Network 30th Anniversary Celebration and Butler Awards Presentation STAMPED NOTICE A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event 1: Community Advancement […]
ad hoc Appointments Committee meeting
Download the agenda – 03-17-2025 Meeting Agenda and Packet Sign Up to Speak AD HOC APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, March 17, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the […]
For Steve, Healing Wasn’t Just About Being Cancer-Free – It Was About Feeling Supported
Through its Medical Access Program, one patient found total care through the Supportive and Palliative Care team at Central Health The Central Health gastroenterology team had referred him first. Then […]
A Welcome Space for Anyone in Travis County – How the African American Youth Harvest Foundation Has Become an Ecosystem for Community
In September 2023, the AAYHF began operating the Harvest Trauma Recovery Center, a first-of-its-kind program in Texas offering behavioral health resources to survivors of violent crimes and post-traumatic stresses. The […]
Just-released Central Health 2024 Demographic Report: Your background and where you live impacts your health
Updated report to guide strategic plan and ongoing clinical service expansion AUSTIN, Texas – Central Health today released its 2024 Demographic Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the population trends, […]
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers – Travis County Commissioners Court
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event: Travis County Commissioners Court Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Travis County Commissioners Court Travis County […]
Community Conversation Precinct 3
Join us for a Community Conversation with Commissioner Ann Howard. Learn about how Central Health is improving care in Travis County. The discussion begins with an update on the Central […]
Community Conversation
Your voice can make health care better Join us for a Community Conversation and learn how the Central Health Strategic Plan is addressing healthcare gaps in your community, with topics […]
For Kevin, Care Meant Finding His Song Again
Kevin’s life had been saved.
For Danielle, Care Meant Walking Without Pain
That appointment changed everything.
Danielle’s Life Wasn’t 100% – Until She Found Central Health
Receiving treatment from Central Health’s Podiatry Unit, one patient was able to walk for the first time in two years The hole in Danielle’s left foot was small at first. […]
Central Health Launches Medical Partnership with Integral Care’s Therapeutic Diversion Center
Vulnerable populations gain access to enhanced health care through innovative bridge program Austin, TX – The newly created Central Health Bridge Program has expanded to a new site at the Integral Care […]
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers – Community Conversation in Precinct 2
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event: Community Conversation in Precinct 2: Update on the Healthcare Equity Plan Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, 5:00 […]
Important Heart Health Tips to Understand During American Heart Month
Central Health Cardiologist Dr. Darren Harrison provides insight on how Travis County residents can prevent heart disease American Heart Month returned in February to remind us of some key facts. […]
Central Health Seeks Community Input on Expanding Local Health Care Services
Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea to join AUSTIN, Texas — Central Health invites community members to join Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea (Precinct 2) and the Central Health Board of […]
For Kevin, Central Health Was More Than Care –It Was His Second Chance
Beloved Austin musician supported by Central Health and its Transitions of Care team after emergency situation Life had always come at Kevin Gant fast, but perhaps this was a bit […]
Central Health’s Partnership with the Black Men’s Health Clinic Has Helped Transform This Patient’s Life
AUSTIN — Robert Lilly had 20 years to think about his regrets while incarcerated, a life, perhaps, of forks in the road and poorly timed decisions. Lesser men would have […]
ad hoc Appointments Committee meeting
Download the agenda – 02-17-2025 Meeting Agenda and Packet Sign Up to Speak AD HOC APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, February 17, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the […]
Holistic Wellness at No Cost: An Integrated Yoga Program in Hornsby Bend
Central Health welcomes 2025 with free yoga at Hornsby Bend Health & Wellness Center Lopez has often been a connector of people. She teaches Zumba classes at the local elementary […]
Central Health’s Work Helps Unhoused Residents Achieve Better Health As They Move Out of Homelessness
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 […]
Community Conversation
Your voice can make health care better Join us for a Community Conversation and learn how the Central Health Healthcare Equity Plan is addressing healthcare gaps in your community, with […]
New Central Health Clinic Builds Bridges to Health Care for People Experiencing Homelessness
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 […]
ad hoc Appointments Committee meeting
Download the agenda – 02-07-2025 Meeting Agenda and Packet Sign Up to Speak AD HOC APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE MEETING Friday, February 7, 2025, 8:00 a.m. Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the […]
Free Tax Preparation
File your taxes for free with an IRS-certified tax preparer at Southeast Health and Wellness Center By appointment only – schedule at https://prospertaxhelp.org Click here for more information
Free Tax Preparation
File your taxes for free with an IRS-certified tax preparer at Southeast Health and Wellness Center By appointment only – schedule at https://prospertaxhelp.org Click here for more information
Board of Managers Special Meeting – Board Retreat
Download the agenda – 2025.02.01 Board of Managers Board Retreat Agenda BOARD OF MANAGERS SPECIAL MEETING – BOARD RETREAT Saturday, February 1, 2025, 9:00 a.m. A quorum of the Committee […]
Special Called Board of Manager Meeting
Download the agenda – 2025.01.27 Board of Managers Committee Agenda Sign up to speak BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING Monday, January 27, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting 1 A quorum of […]
Central Health and CommUnityCare Clinics and Offices Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21
For the safety of our employees and patients during the ongoing poor weather conditions, all Central Health, CommUnityCare clinics and offices will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 in anticipation of […]
Central Health Continuing to Expand Access to Care Across Travis County
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 […]
Career Cupid Career Fair
Your next job could be your perfect match. If you’re looking to make a move to boost your career, join us for Career Cupid. You may find the job of […]
Central Health Seeks Innovative Partners to Tackle Food Access Challenges
AUSTIN – Central Health, Travis County’s public hospital district, is currently accepting proposals from community partners to take part in its major initiative to improve food access and nutrition support […]
Special Called Board of Manager Meeting
Download the agenda – 2025.01.08 Special Called Board of Managers Committee Agenda Sign up to speak BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting 1 A […]
Strategic Planning Committee, Ad Hoc Appointments Committee, and Special Called Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agenda – 12-10-2025 Strategic Planning Committee Agenda and Packet Download the agenda – 12-10-2025 Ad Hoc Appointments Committee Agenda and Packet Download the agenda – 12-10-2025 Special Called […]
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.11.12 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Agenda Sign up to speak Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 1:00 p.m. STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Videoconference meeting1 A quorum of the […]
Strategic Planning Committee & Special Called Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.06.11 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Agenda – 2025.06.11 Special Called Board of Managers Meeting Agenda Sign up to speak Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m. In […]
Strategic Planning Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, and Special Called Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 5-14-2025 Strategic Planning Committee Agenda and Packet – 5-14-2025 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda and Packet – 5-14-2025 pecial Called Board of Managers Meeting Agenda and […]
Strategic Planning Committee, Special Called Board of Managers Meeting & Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.04.09 Strategic Planning Committee Committee Agenda – 2025.04.09 Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda – 2025.04.09 Special Called Board of Mangers Meeting Agenda Sign up to speak Wednesday, […]
Strategic Planning Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, and Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas 1. 3-12-2025 Strategic Planning Committee Agenda and Packet 2. 3-12-2025 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda and Packet 3. 3-12-2025 Board of Managers Agenda and Packet Sign Up […]
Ad Hoc Board Officer Nominations Committee Meeting, Ad Hoc Appointments Committee Meeting, Executive Committee Meeting, and Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.12.17 Ad Hoc Board Officer Nominations Committee Agenda – 2025.12.17 Ad Hoc Appointments Committee Meeting Agenda – 2025.12.17 Executive Committee Agenda – 2025.12.17 Board of Managers […]
CANCELED – Ad Hoc Philanthropy Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, Executive Committee, and Board of Managers Meetings
The Philanthropy Committee, Executive Committee, Budget and Finance Committee and Board of Managers Meetings will be rescheduled due to unavoidable quorum issues. We will be moving agenda items to meetings […]
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting & Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.010.22 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda – 2025.10.22 Board of Managers Meeting Agenda Sign up to speak Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:00 p.m. In the following […]
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting & Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.09.24 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda – 2025.09.24 Board of Managers Meeting Agenda Sign up to speak Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 p.m. In the following […]
Medical Committee, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, & Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.08.27 Medical Committee Agenda – 2025.08.27 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda – 2025.08.27 Board of Managers Meeting Agenda Sign up to speak Wednesday, August 27, 2025, […]
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting & Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.07.23 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda – 2025.07.23 Board of Managers Meeting Agenda Sign up to speak Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 4:00 p.m. In the following […]
Ad Hoc Philanthropy Committee Meeting, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, & Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.06.25 Ad Hoc Philanthropy Committee Agenda – 2025.06.25 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda – 2025.06.25 Board of Managers Meeting Agenda – Memorandum of Understanding CommUnityCare and […]
Ad Hoc Philanthropy Committee, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, & Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.05.28 Ad Hoc Philanthropy Committee Agenda – 2025.05.28 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda – 2025.05.28 Board of Managers Meeting Agenda Sign up to speak Wednesday, May […]
Ad Hoc Philanthropy Committee Meeting, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, Executive Committee Meeting, & Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.04.23 ad hoc Philanthropy Committee Agenda – 2025.04.23 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda – 2025.04.23 Executive Committee Agenda – 2025.04.23 Board of Managers Meeting Agenda Sign […]
Ad Hoc Appointments Committee Meeting, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, & Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.03.26 Ad Hoc Appointments Committee Agenda – 2025.03.26 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda – 2025.03.26 Board of Managers Meeting Agenda Sign up to speak Wednesday, March […]
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting & Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agendas: – 2025.02.26 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda – 2025.02.26 Board of Managers Meeting Agenda Sign up to speak Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 4:00 p.m. In the following […]
Public Hearing and Board of Managers Meeting
Download the agenda – 2025.09.03 Public Hearing and Board of Managers Committee Agenda Sign up to speak PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. […]
Strategic Planning Committee, Ad Hoc Appointments, and Special Called Board of Managers Meetings
Download the agendas: 2-12-2025 Strategic Planning Committee Agenda and Packet 2-12-2025 Ad Hoc Appointments Committee Agenda and Packet 2-12-2025 Special Called Board of Managers Committee Agenda and Packet Sign Up […]
Board of Manager Meeting
Download the agenda – 2025.01.29 Board of Managers Agenda Sign up to speak BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Or immediately following the Executive Committee Meeting […]
Executive Committee Meeting
Download the agenda – 2025.01.29 Executive Committee Agenda Sign up to speak EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Or immediately following the Board of Managers Videoconference meeting1 […]
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
Download the agenda – 2025.01.29 Budget and Finance Committee Agenda Sign up to speak BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Videoconference meeting 1 A […]
Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Download the agenda – 01-15-2025 Infrastructure Committee Agenda and Packet Sign Up to Speak AD HOC INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1:00pm A quorum of the Committee and […]
Strategic Planning Committee
Download the agenda – 1-15-2025 Strategic Planning Committee Agenda and Packet Sign Up to Speak STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1:00 p.m. Or immediately following the Infrastructure […]
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers – Travis County Commissioner’s Court
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event: Travis County Commissioner’s Court Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 9:00 a.m. Travis County Administration Building Commissioners Courtroom […]
Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, has named Kim Heinonen its first chief transformation officer
AUSTIN–Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, has named Kim Heinonen its first chief transformation officer. To fulfill this mission, Central Health has nearly doubled its employee headcount since 2021 and […]
Dr. Hemali Patel Receives Humanitarian of the Year Award
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 […]
Understanding Colorectal Cancer Screenings: Expert Answers from GI Advanced Practitioner Rebecca Moore
You might have heard the saying, “The early bird gets the worm,” but when it comes to colon cancer, being early could save your life. According to Rebecca Moore, specialists […]
CommUnityCare CEO Change
AUSTIN – Central Health President & CEO Dr. Pat Lee announced today Dr. Jaeson Fournier is no longer CommUnityCare’s CEO. CommUnityCare is one of Texas’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers […]
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers – Central Health Hancock Groundbreaking Ceremony
A quorum of the Central Health Board of Managers may attend the following event1: Central Health Hancock Groundbreaking Ceremony Hancock Center Shopping Plaza 1000 E. 41st St., Suite 700 (former […]
Board Vacancy Alert: Join Sendero Health Plans’ Board of Directors
The Central Health Board of Managers is seeking qualified candidates to serve on the board of directors for Sendero Health Plans. If you have a passion for health care and […]
Strengthening Travis County’s Public Healthcare System: Central Health and CommUnityCare’s Relationship
At Central Health, we are committed to enhancing healthcare access for those who need it most in Travis County. A crucial part of this effort is our longstanding partnership with […]
Austin is Different—So is Central Health: Our History, From Creation to Present
Our history, from the earliest days of the safety-net healthcare system to present In its first two decades, Travis County’s hospital district has forged a unique path to bring care […]
Central Health Files Reply Brief in Appeal Over Voter-Approved Investment in UT Dell Medical School
Filing argues that UT partnership is legal, necessary, and improves patient outcomes AUSTIN – On Monday, Sept. 30, attorneys representing Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, filed a reply brief […]
Travis County Commissioners Unanimously Approve Central Health FY 2025 Budget
(Austin, TX) – The Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 24 to approve the Central Health fiscal year 2025 budget and tax rate. Citing unwavering support of the […]
Bilingual Yoga4Stress Relief
YOGA4 STRESS explore ways to connect to your body using breath-work, yoga poses, meditation, mudras, and mantra practice, nervous system self-regulation techniques, sound healing, affirmations, and community. Each session: Learn […]
Fresh for Less Mobile Market
Mobile Markets: tasty, healthy, close by. Farmshare Austin’s Fresh for Less Mobile Markets bring locally grown produce and other healthy grocery items at reduced prices to you. They accept Lone […]
Independent Performance Review of Central Health: No Violations of Law or Significant Deficiencies
Central Health President & CEO tells Travis County commissioners:We remain committed to “ongoing improvement and operational excellence.” AUSTIN – Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, received a clean bill of […]
Celebrating Community Health Champions: Honoring Excellence in Healthcare
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 […]
Central Health Joins Common Health Coalition
New group seeks to unite healthcare, public health partners behind tested strategies The Common Health Coalition, founded in March by five leading national healthcare organizations, has announced Central Health among […]







































