Press Releases
February 7, 2020
Experience for LGBTQ Patients and Staff in Austin (Austin) – The Central Health Equity Policy Council, a group of community members working to change policies that improve the health of Travis County, is focusing on improving health care experiences for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) adults. “Every year the Equity Policy Council votes […]
January 31, 2020
There are five confirmed cases in U.S., but no reported cases in Travis County (Austin, TX) – Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers is taking steps to inform patients about how to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses including novel coronavirus (meaning a virus that hasn’t been seen before), which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared […]
October 28, 2020
Screenings critical for early detection and treatment of breast cancer (Austin) – Though Breast Cancer Awareness month is coming to a close, medical professionals from Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers encourage the community to continue with breast cancer screenings and other preventative health services. “Breast cancer screenings have decreased nationwide since the start of the […]
October 12, 2020
(Austin) – Effective Monday, Oct. 12, Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare (CUC) Health Centers is shifting COVID-19 testing hours at all drive-up locations and will begin offering Saturday testing at a second location. Hours of operations for all CUC drive-up/walk-up testing sites are shifting to 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Previously, testing hours were 6:30 a.m. – […]
July 1, 2020
It is important to ensure everyone in community has access to testing and medical care Austin, Texas – Austin Public Health (APH) and Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers are encouraging people with health insurance to seek alternative COVID-19 testing resources to free up space for the uninsured and people without doctors. Travis County has several […]
June 17, 2020
(Austin) – Central Health is accepting applications for the 2020 Class of Community Health Champions, which brings together diverse community members to improve access to and quality of health care in Travis County. During the five-month program, 25 chosen applicants will gain a deeper understanding of health care issues and disparities in the local community, […]
June 22, 2020
(Austin) – Due to rising temperatures and rising testing demand, Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers announced it is shifting the operating hours at all COVID-19 testing sites to 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The early-morning start will also help accommodate those who can only get tested outside of standard business hours. Hancock, Pflugerville and William […]
April 2, 2020
CONTACT: Bill Noble for Sendero Health 512-296-4651 cell bnoble@noblestrategic.com All of the Austin-area community health plan’s members will not have to meet deductibles nor pay 20 to 30 percent of cost of treatment (Austin, TX) – Sendero Health Plans, the community-based non-profit health maintenance organization serving the Austin-area, announced today that the company’s Board of […]
CommUnityCare Offers Curbside Pharmacy Services at Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center
March 24, 2020
(Austin) – To ensure medication needs are met, CommUnityCare Health Center’s Central Pharmacy is now offering curbside service at the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center. “We will do whatever we can to make sure no one goes without their medications,” CommUnityCare Pharmacy Director Cristie Pelligrini said. “We encourage our patients to use home […]
January 30, 2020
(Austin) – Central Health is working with Foundation Communities to make tax season less stressful for Travis County residents with low income and busy lives. The partnership will provide a safe space at the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis Drive to obtain expert tax preparation assistance, free-of-charge. “Filing federal income taxes […]