Press Releases
October 20, 2021
(Austin) – Central Health is launching a new program called the Community Healthcare Initiative Fund (CHIF) to support community groups, nonprofits, and private businesses working to address health inequities among […]
September 22, 2021
(Austin) – The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Sept. 21, voted unanimously to approve Central Health’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget and tax rate to pay for health care […]
September 2, 2021
(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers will hold a public hearing and vote on the Travis County healthcare district’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget and tax rate at […]
August 26, 2021
(Austin) – On Thursday, Sept. 9, Central Health’s Board of Managers will vote on the Travis County healthcare district’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget. Community members will have multiple opportunities […]
August 2, 2021
(Austin) – A committee of Central Health’s Board of Managers will host a special public input session at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4. on the issuance of certificates of […]
July 23, 2021
Public health experts are urging people to get tested, get vaccinated, and wear masks whenever they leave home (Austin, Texas) – With an explosive increase in COVID-19 cases and hospital […]
June 30, 2021
(Austin) – Central Health announced Dr. Alan Schalscha as the new chief medical officer (CMO), effective June 28. Schalscha will provide clinical leadership and direct oversight of Central Health’s clinical […]
June 28, 2021
New mobile vaccines and incentive programs aim to increase vaccination rates in ZIP codes with vaccination rates lower than 50% (Austin, Texas) – Central Health, in partnership with Austin Public […]
June 10, 2021
(Austin) – The Austin City Council Thursday unanimously approved as part of the consent agenda Central Health’s request to re-zone its 14.3-acre downtown property – former home of University Medical […]
May 7, 2021
(Austin) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers is opening two new COVID vaccine sites – one in Manor and one in Pflugerville – while continuing to support Travis County’s mass […]