Month: December 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 contagious Omicron variant. Central Health MAP eligibility specialists are currently contacting everyone with an existing eligibility appointment to conduct their interviews over the phone. Applicants […]

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 Dr. Julie Zuniga. The board of managers also appointed Cynthia Valadez secretary. Dr. Bell has served on the board of managers since 2016, appointed to […]

‘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 care system that will improve the health of people living in Travis County – particularly those who are uninsured or underinsured. Created in 2004 by […]