Austin is Different—So is Central Health
In its first two decades, Travis County’s hospital district has forged a unique path to bring care to the most vulnerable. The public hospital model is probably familiar to most […]
Central Health FY 2025 Budget: Investing in a Healthier Future
By Dr. Pat Lee Central Health President & CEO Dr. Patrick Lee speaking at Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, September 17. I am pleased to announce that the Travis […]
Central Health’s Latest Expansion in East Austin Will Impact Thousands
In a historic move, Central Health has opened its first permanent specialty clinic at the iconic Rosewood-Zaragosa center in East Austin, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s 20-year journey […]
From Waitlists to Wellness: How Central Health is Changing Lives with New Specialty Care Services
If you’ve been following Central Health news, you know that Travis County’s hospital district has opened 14 different specialty care and diagnostic lines of service. Five more are expected to […]
Over 70 Safety-Net Clinics Across Travis County Recognized for Unwavering Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity
By: Public Health and Policy Specialist, Arianna R. Gomez, MPH and Vivent Health Senior Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, Brandon Wollerson We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone […]
Central Health Transforms Patient Care with Launch of 14 New Specialty Services
Pat Lee, MD President & CEO I am thrilled to announce a major milestone for Central Health. As of today, we are proud to offer our patients 14 diverse specialty […]
Compassionate Support Every Step of the Way
It’s a sad reality that many members of our Medical Access Program (MAP) have severe or even incurable illnesses. Over the past couple of years, Central Health has worked to […]
Building Trust and Health Equity One Brick at a Time: My First 100 Days as President & CEO of Central Health
By Dr. Pat Lee, President & CEO As I reflect on my first 100 days as President & CEO of Central Health, one word comes to mind: trust. In a […]
Nurturing Your Mind: Recognize and Address Mental Health Challenges
Mental health conditions are common, manageable, and treatable. In a recent discussion with Behavioral Health Manager Catherina Conte, LCSW-S, we explored the prevalence of mental health issues and emphasized the […]
Central Health Community Survey
Dear Central Health Community, Travis County chose Mazars USA LLP to look at how Central Health runs the Medical Access Program (MAP). Mazars has been looking into how Central Health’s […]
Learn About Podiatry – Caring for your Feet
A podiatrist is a specialist who focuses on the foot and ankle primarily but may even address some soft tissue aspects of the lower leg as well. Patients naturally […]
Central Health Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By President & CEO Dr. Pat Lee As we observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we not only commit to provide equitable healthcare for all in Travis […]
Goodbites: Black History Month
Celebrating Black/African American History through food – Greens with smoked turkey instead of pork and a healthy homemade corn bread. February is Black History Month and Heart Month. Did you […]
Black History Month
Honoring Black History Month Message: Manager Shannon Jones. Over the years, Central Health and other public health agencies have embarked on numerous initiatives to uplift and empower the African American […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Central Health Expands Pregnancy Testing for Women with Low Income
(Austin) – Central Health is expanding pregnancy testing and support services in Travis County for women with low income. ”Expanding pregnancy testing is critical to improving health outcomes for both […]