Press Releases

(Austin) –Central Health is urging residents to take advantage of free local assistance to help them enroll in the health insurance they deserve.  Beginning Monday, Nov.1, the Health Insurance Marketplace will begin to accept applications to enroll in health insurance for 2022.  This year, the open enrollment period has been extended through Jan. 15, 2022.  Do not delay […]

(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 Travis County residents with low income. Data shows about 80% of an individual’s health is determined by social factors outside a clinic: lack of access […]

(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 services for Travis County residents with low income. Central Health provides health care services to about one out of every nine Travis County residents. The […]

(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 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX 78701. The public hearing was previously scheduled for Sept. […]

(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 to learn more about the FY 2022 budget or provide input prior to the Board of Managers meeting. Travis County residents’ tax dollars fund healthcare […]

(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 obligation to pay for construction of the new Hornsby Bend and Del Valle health and wellness centers and the Central Health Enterprise office consolidation. Community […]

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 admissions across the country–primarily among the unvaccinated population–Central Health, Travis County’s healthcare district, is offering gift card incentives to encourage people to get the COVID-19 […]

(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 practice of medicine, which includes identifying and mitigating healthcare risks; using a data-driven approach to identify healthcare gaps and prioritize initiatives; and collaborating with Central […]

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 Health (APH), Travis County, and CommUnityCare Health Centers, launched a new “Let’s Stick Together” initiative to support COVID-19 vaccinations. The initiative aims to achieve the […]

(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 Center Brackenridge – at 15th Street between Red River Street and IH-35.   Central Health is redeveloping the property to generate new sources of revenue to pay for health […]