Month: May 2022

“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 Family Resources Center at Webb Middle School. A lifelong Austinite, she is a graduate of Texas State University with a degree in business management. A […]

“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 it the most.” Ricardo A. Garay currently serves as a Business Process Consultant, Sr. for the City of Austin. Previously, he served as a Program […]

“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.” Nora de Hoyos Comstock, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, business leader, and pioneer in utilizing social media to build a community for Latinas. Nora believes that […]

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 residents with low income, is currently accepting applications through June 15, 2022. Applications and more information about the program can be found at communityhealthchampions.net. The […]

“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 health care professional with more than 10 years of experience working in large research, academic, and government health settings, and has a solid understanding of […]

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 Austin Chronicle about Central Health that included misleading and inaccurate statements about our mission to serve people with low income and combat healthcare inequities in […]

“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 November of 2020.  His participation in Central Health’s Community Health Champions program in 2017 provided him with a thorough understanding of the complexities around providing […]