(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 […]
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As COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Surge, Central Health Ramps up Vaccine Incentives to Slow Spread of Delta Variant
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 […]
Dr. Alan Schalscha Named New Central Health Chief Medical Officer
(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 […]
Travis County Health Organizations Launch “Let’s Stick Together” Initiative to Reach Goal of 70% First-dose Vaccination Rate by July 4
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 […]
Austin City Council Approves Rezoning of Central Health’s Downtown Property
(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 […]
CommUnityCare Health Centers Opening New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Manor and Pflugerville; Relocation Burleson Road Site
(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 […]
Central Health Launches COVID Vaccine Equity Payments Program
The new program aims to address pandemic disparities by focusing efforts on vaccinating minority communities at higher risk for COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths (Austin, Texas) – Central Health launched a […]
Central Health to Free Up Millions of Dollars for Health Care by Consolidating Offices
Travis County approves Central Health’s plans to buy property for a consolidated headquarters with clinical space and fund construction of two new health centers in Eastern Travis County (Austin) – […]
Central Health, CommUnityCare Partner with African American Churches for a Town Hall Series Addressing COVID-19 Facts, Myths and Barriers
(Austin) – Pastors from nine Austin black churches will join medical experts from Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers for a series of online town hall meetings about COVID-19 vaccines. Central […]
CommUnityCare Health Centers Launches Epic Software, Furthering Its Mission to Strengthen the Health and Well-Being of the Communities it Serves
AUSTIN, TX – Central Texas Community Health Centers dba CommUnityCare, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) striving to achieve health equity, today announced that it launched Epic’s healthcare software. Epic […]
Central Health Opens Resource Center in Colony Park – a Community with the Highest Rates of Mortality, Morbidity and Chronic Diseases in Travis County
(Austin) – Central Health, in partnership with Austin Independent School District (AISD) and Colony Park community members, re-opened the Northeast Health Resource Center (NEHRC) at Barbara Jordan Elementary. The NEHRC […]
Central Health Hosts Community Conversation for Future Del Valle Facility in Eastern Travis County
(Austin) – Central Health will host a virtual informational session on the future Del Valle Health & Wellness Center at 11:30 a.m. (English) and 1 p.m. (Spanish), Thursday, Feb. 25. […]
Severe Weather Updates / Actualizaciones de clima severo
The Central Health Enterprise is committed to sharing the latest information about COVID-19 resources and responses as well as emergency operations efforts related to inclement weather events. Please find routinely […]
Two New Members Appointed to the Central Health Board of Managers
(Austin) – Two new members are joining the all-volunteer, nine-member Central Health Board of Managers, Travis County’s healthcare district. Dr. Cynthia Brinson is an Austin City Council appointee, while Amit […]
Central Health receives clean financial audit for Fiscal Year 2020
(Austin) – Maxwell Locke & Ritter, a local, independent, Austin-based accounting firm, issued an unmodified, or “clean” opinion on Central Health’s audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2020. This means […]
Central Health Unveils Plans for Three New Health Centers in High-Need Areas
Central Health Board of Managers approves clinic plans in Hornsby Bend, Del Valle and Colony Park (Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers Wednesday approved project plans for three […]
Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Expands COVID-19 Vaccines to Patients 65 and older and those with Chronic Medical Conditions; Anxiously Awaits more Vaccines from State
Infusion Center opens in Southeast Austin, giving underserved communities access to potentially lifesaving COVID-19 treatment (Austin) – Starting Thursday, Jan. 7, Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers will begin vaccinating against […]
Long-time East Austin Physician Receives the COVID-19 Vaccination as Austin-Travis County Reaches Highest COVID-19 Risk Level
Dr. Guadalupe Zamora, Central Health Board Member and affiliate faculty member of the Dell Medical School, received the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (Austin) – Dr. Guadalupe Zamora, a physician with more […]
Health Care Closer to Home: Central Health/CommUnityCare Hornsby Bend Clinic Offers COVID-19 testing, Flu Shots and more
(Austin) – When Central Health and CommUnityCare hosted a grand opening of their new Hornsby Bend Health Center in March, no one imagined a global health pandemic was just around […]
Central Health Investigating Cyberattack
(Austin) – The Central Health Technology Team detected and is investigating a cyberattack that occurred Friday, Dec. 4. An investigation is underway into unauthorized access on a computer server to […]
Central Health Introduces Holiday Plans Risk Calculator as Surging
COVID-19 Levels Force Austin-Travis County to Move to Stage 4 Restrictions (Austin) – As Austin-Travis County raises the COVID-19 Risk-based Guidelines level to Stage 4, the second highest level, Central […]
Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers Providing Flu Vaccines to Travis County Residents Who Are Uninsured
(Austin) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers is now offering drive-through flu vaccines at two of its COVID-19 testing locations for those who are 9 years of age and older. […]
Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare, Capital Metro and Austin Public Health Deliver Free Food Boxes to Residents Quarantined for COVID-19
(Austin, Texas) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers, along with Capital Metro and Austin Public Health (APH), are delivering food to people quarantined due to COVID-19. On Friday, APH provided […]
Central Health Assures Travis County Residents ACA Coverage Remains Intact for 2021 Regardless of Election, Urges Early Enrollment
(Austin) – Central Health, Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers, Foundation Communities, and United Way 2-1-1 are teaming up to remind Travis County residents to sign up for health coverage through […]
Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Moving Colony Park COVID-19 Testing Location as School Campuses Re-open
(Austin) – With the start of in-person learning for the Austin Independent School District (AISD), Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare is moving COVID-19 testing from Barbara Jordan Elementary to the Turner-Roberts Recreation […]
Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare: Don’t Delay Mammograms Because of the Pandemic
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 […]
CommUnityCare Announces Changes to COVID-19 Drive-up/Walk-up Testing Hours; Adds Saturday Testing for Southeast Travis County
(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 […]
Central Health, Travis County’s Healthcare District, Receives Distinguished Award for Budgetary Transparency and Excellence
FY 2021 budget approved by unanimous vote of Travis County Commissioners (Austin, TX) – October 1 marks the beginning of a new fiscal year and implementation of a new budget […]
Central Health and CommUnityCare Urge Residents to Get a Flu Vaccine Now
Vaccines, healthy habits could prevent health care system from being overwhelmed (Austin) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers urges its patients to get a flu vaccine as soon as possible […]
Central Health Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and Tax Rate; Increases Funding for Health Services by $20 Million
Travis County Commissioners to vote on health care district’s budget Sept. 29 Learn More About Our FY2021 Budget (Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers voted to approve the […]
Central Health and CommUnityCare Open Long-term COVID-19 Testing Site to Serve High-risk Southeast Travis County Communities
(Austin, Texas) – Central Health and its affiliate CommUnityCare Health Centers opened a new drive-through COVID-19 testing site at 7019 Burleson Road in Austin on Aug. 27. The new site […]
Central Health and Austin Public Health Distribute Free Personal Protective Equipment in COVID-19 Hot Spots
Residents urged to avoid gatherings Labor Day Weekend and continue healthy habits this fall to keep schools, businesses open; prevent another coronavirus spike (Austin, Texas) – Austin Public Health (APH), […]
Central Health Hosts Public Community Conversation on Proposed 2021 Budget and Tax Rate
(Austin, Texas) – Central Health will host a virtual Community Conversation on the proposed fiscal year 2021 budget and tax rate at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 31. The Central Health […]
Central Health Buying Land for New Clinic in Southeast Travis County
(Austin) – Central Health is buying land in Southeast Travis County to build a new health and wellness center. The 2.5 acres at 7050 Elroy Road, just east of the […]
Central Health Delivers Resource Kits to Minority Businesses Serving Communities with High COVID-19 Infection Rates
(Austin, TX) – Central Health is delivering COVID-19 resource kits to businesses, apartment complexes, and faith-based centers located in communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The business outreach effort is […]
Central Health Hires New Compliance Officer
(Austin) – Central Health has named McKenzie Frazier as its new compliance officer, with the Board of Managers voting on final approval during their regular meeting Wednesday night. “The compliance […]
CommUnityCare Changes COVID-19 Testing Sites and Criteria due to Overwhelming Demand; No Testing July 4th Weekend
*Hours reflected in this press release may change. Please refer to https://communitycaretx.org/coronavirus-updates/ for the latest information about testing provided by CommUnityCare. (Austin, Texas) – Due to heavy testing demand and limited […]
Austin Public Health and CommUnityCare Direct People with Insurance to Look for Other Testing Options
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 […]
Rising Temperatures, Increasing Demand Result in Central Health-Affiliated CommUnityCare Changing Testing Site Hours
(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. […]
Central Health Seeks Next Generation of Community Health Ambassadors
(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 […]
Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers begins COVID-19 testing for people with no symptoms
*Hours reflected in this press release may change. Please refer to https://communitycaretx.org/coronavirus-updates/ for the latest information about testing provided by CommUnityCare. (Austin) – Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers, in collaboration with […]
Nearly 1 in 5 Test Positive for COVID-19 at Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Testing Sites
(Austin) – According to data from Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers, one in five tests administered at its drive-through testing sites and within its health centers over the last two weeks […]
Apply For Health Coverage 24/7 Using Central Health’s New Online MAP Application – apply4map.net
(Austin) – In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Central Health has launched an online application for the Medical Access Program (MAP) and MAP BASIC. Available now, Travis County residents […]
Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Opens More Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Sites in Eastern Travis County; Re-Opens Del Valle Health Center
*Hours and services reflected in this press release may have changed since it was issued. Please refer to https://communitycaretx.org/coronavirus-updates/ for the latest information about testing provided by CommUnityCare. (Austin) – Central […]
Sendero Health Plans becomes first Austin area affordable care act health plan to waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment
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 […]
CommUnityCare Offers Curbside Pharmacy Services at Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center
(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 […]
Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Offering Medical Appointments Over the Phone to Protect Safety of Patients, Staff, and Community
(Austin) – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers is offering patients medical appointments without leaving the safety of their home. “The best thing for people […]
Central Health Medical Access Program (MAP) Begins Enrolling People By Phone Only
In-person eligibility interviews suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (Austin) – In-person interviews for Central Health’s Medical Access Program (MAP) have been suspended in response to the coronavirus disease […]
Central Health Board of Managers Meetings to be Held Via Teleconference
The Central Health Board of Managers will modify its meeting schedule and practices in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To reduce the possibility of infection as a result of in-person […]
Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Announces Clinic and Service Changes in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
(Austin) – To better serve and protect both patients and health care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers is consolidating services by temporarily closing some smaller, […]
Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Creates COVID-19 Hotline for Uninsured Travis County Residents
en espanol (Austin) – Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers Tuesday launched a hotline staffed with medical professionals to triage uninsured Travis County residents experiencing a coronavirus-like symptoms (COVID-19). People experiencing […]
Central Health Makes Operational Changes in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) to Protect Employees and Patients
Residents encouraged to apply for MAP by phone vs. in person (Austin) – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Health is following the guidance of Austin Public Health and […]
Public Charge: Removing Fears from Accessing Central Health’s Medical Access Programs
MAP and MAP BASIC are not federal programs therefore are not impacted by the new “Public Charge” regulation (Austin, TX) – With the new “public charge” regulations that took effect […]
Central Health Equity Policy Council Focuses on Improving Health Care
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 […]
With Coronavirus Threat Rising, Central Health-Funded CommUnityCare Health Centers is Taking Precautionary Steps to Protect Patients and Staff
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 […]
Central Health and Foundation Communities Focus on Removing Tax Filing Fear
(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 […]
Central Health Begins New Year by Announcing Two New Executive Positions
(Austin) – Central Health is excited to announced it has created two new executive positions to better serve Travis County’s growing population of residents with low-income who need access to […]
Flu Cases Increasing as Holidays Begin
With peak months of influenza (flu) season still ahead, CommUnityCare is reporting an uptick in flu activity over the same period last year. From Oct. 1 to Dec. 3 more […]
Time Running Out to Enroll in Health Insurance for 2020 – Deadline is Dec. 15
As the Dec. 15 approaches, Central Health and its partners are encouraging Travis County residents to sign up today for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Health Insurance […]
Travis County Medical Society Honors Central Health Enterprise Doctors with Two Prestigious Awards
(Austin, TX) – The Travis County Medical Society will recognize at an upcoming ceremony two local physicians who are leaders at Central Health and CommUnityCare Health Centers. Dr. Guadalupe “Pete” […]
Travis County Medical Society Honors Central Health Enterprise Doctors with Two Prestigious Awards
Central Health Board Chair, CommUnityCare Chief Medical Officer Recognized for Distinguished Service (Austin, TX) – The Travis County Medical Society will recognize at an upcoming ceremony two local physicians who […]
As Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 1, Central Health and Sendero are Expanding a Program Offering Private Insurance for Limited Group of Patients with Complex Medical Needs
(Austin, TX) – As the 2020 Open Enrollment Period opens Friday, Nov. 1, Central Health and Sendero Health Plans, its nonprofit health maintenance organization (HMO), are expanding a program that […]
Farmshare Austin opens Fresh for Less Mobile Market Next to Central Health’s Mobile Health Clinic in Colony Park
New Farmshare Austin location offers fresh for less groceries at Barbara Jordan Elementary School (Austin, TX) – Colony Park welcomes the neighborhood’s first-ever mobile market, which opened Friday, Oct. 11. […]
Missed Medical Appointments Down by 25% Since Central Health’s Lyft Program Began
(Austin) – Under a 9-month old partnership between Central Health and Lyft, missed doctor’s appointments are down by one-fourth, and monthly visits by chronically-ill patients have doubled. Central Health launched […]
Central Health Board of Managers Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Rate
(Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers voted Wednesday to set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2020 at 6.9% over the “no-new-revenue” – or effective – tax rate, […]
Central Health’s $291 Million Budget Increases by 12.4% Spending on Health Care for Travis County’s Low-income Population
Download the final budget (pdf) (Austin) – Central Health plans to spend 12.4% more on health care for people with low income in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 compared to this […]
NOTICE OF TAX REVENUE INCREASE
The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health conducted public hearings on September 11, 2019, and September 18, 2019, on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the […]
Central Health Hosts Public Hearing on 2020 Budget
WHAT: Central Health public hearing about the FY2020 property tax rate. WHEN/WHERE: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Central Health, 1111 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702. (Austin) – […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE
The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding […]
Central Health Board of Managers Vote to Set Maximum Tax Rate
Proposed Budget Increases Health Care Delivery Spending for Growing Low Income Population (Austin) – The Central Health Board of Managers voted Wednesday to set the maximum tax rate for Fiscal […]
Demolition, Redevelopment of Downtown Health District Property Will Fund Local Health Care Needs
AUSTIN, Texas — Demolition will begin soon of a vacant professional office building near the former University Medical Center Brackenridge — a major milestone in the long-term redevelopment of Central Health’s downtown property […]
Central Health Buying Land in Eastern Travis County for Future Health and Wellness Center
(Austin, TX) – Central Health, Travis County’s healthcare district, is buying 10-acres of undeveloped land in the Greater Hornsby Bend area to build a new health and wellness center to […]
Back to school physicals
Join us August 10 and August 17th for our back to school events at the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center and the CommUnityCare North Central. Free physicals will […]
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 […]
Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Expands Pregnancy Testing for Women with Low Income
(Austin) – Central Health-funded CommUnityCare (CUC) is expanding pregnancy testing and support services in Travis County for women with low income. ”Expanding pregnancy testing is critical to improving health outcomes […]
Eastern Travis Communities Ready to Welcome Central Health Mobile Health
Creedmoor, Colony Park are first stops for clinic bus (Austin) – Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers will start seeing patients Monday, June 24 inside its new mobile clinic parked in […]
New Laws Expand Central Health’s Authority to Provide Medical Care
Private hospitals can receive Federal Funding to Care for People with Low Income (Austin) – Two new laws passed by the Texas Legislature will improve care for people in Travis […]
Demolition of Former Brackenridge Hospital Tower Will Jumpstart Redevelopment of Prime Central Health-owned Property Redevelopment already funding future health care
(Austin) – For half a century, the University Medical Center Brackenridge (UMCB) hospital towered above I-35 and 15th Street – a landmark for hospital care for Austin and Travis County. […]
Former Patients, Doctors to Share Memories of Former Brackenridge Hospital Before Central Health Begins Demolition Process This Summer
Before Central Health begins the process of demolishing the former University Medical Center Brackenridge (UMCB) tower, former patients, nurses, doctors, Austin’s mayor and UT’s president will honor and remember the […]
Austin City Council Appoints Nursing Professor to Central Health Board of Managers
(Austin) – The Austin City Council appointed Dr. Julie Zuniga as the newest member of the all-volunteer Central Health Board of Managers. Dr. Zuniga is an assistant professor of nursing […]
Media Invited to Climb Aboard Central Health’s New “Clinic on Wheels” Friday
What: Central Health invites local media to tour a new mobile health clinic, which arrives Friday, May 3. The mobile health clinic is a part of Central Health’s strategy to […]
Public Invited to Community Conversation about Central Health 2020 Budget
(Austin) – Central Health will hold a Community Conversation to kick off a five-month long public involvement process for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget. The Travis County healthcare district’s […]
Community Care Collaborative’s Chief Medical Officer to Receive Humanitarian Award from Baylor College of Medicine
(Austin) – The Baylor College of Medicine Alumni Association is honoring is Dr. Mark S Hernandez with a Humanitarian Award for “outstanding service to mankind.” Hernandez, the Chief Medical Officer […]
Central Health Expands Medical Access Program (MAP) Membership to Cover More Travis County Residents
(Austin) – Central Health, Travis County’s healthcare district, has expanded its Medical Access Program (MAP), offering health coverage for more Travis County residents with low income. The new program, called […]
Central Health and Sendero to Provide Community Update on Health Insurance Company’s Progress Towards Financial Stability
(Austin) – On Monday, residents are invited to hear an update and ask questions about Sendero’s progress towards financial stability, and the latest Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment numbers for […]
Central Health Buys “Clinic on Wheels” to Deliver Care to More Underserved Areas of Travis County
(Austin) – A new health clinic will soon roll into town, delivering health care services to eastern parts of Travis County which have historically been underserved. Central Health announced it […]
Central Health Board of Managers Supports Creation of LPPF (Local Provider Participation Fund) in Travis County
(Austin, TX) – To bring home federal dollars to fund unreimbursed costs of hospital care, the Central Health Board of Managers approved a resolution supporting legislation to create a Local […]
Central Health, CommUnityCare Welcome Dell Medical School Residents to Their New Clinic at the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center
(Austin) – The Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center is the new home of the Dell Medical School Family Residency Program as well as a new walk-in clinic, making […]
Pflugerville Families Invited to Learn More About Current and Future Health Care Services in Their Community at Central Health-sponsored Resource Fair
(Austin) – Between 2016 and 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Pflugerville was the third fastest growing city nationally. As the population grows, so does the demand for more access […]
Dell Medical School Residency Program Moving to Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center Along with Long-Time Downtown Clinic
(Austin, TX) –The Dell Medical School Family Residency Program at The University of Texas and a long-time downtown health clinic located next to the former Brackenridge Hospital are moving to […]
Central Health Partnering with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid to Help Travis County Patients Needing Legal Help
(Austin, TX) – Free legal assistance will soon be available to low-income Travis County residents at the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center. Central Health and Texas Rio Grande […]
No Appointment Needed: Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center Offering Walk-in Medical Visits Starting Monday
CommUnityCare William Cannon converting to a primary care clinic (Austin) – To make health care more convenient for patients who can’t wait for a scheduled appointment, Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health […]
Central Health-Funded CommUnityCare Health Centers to Begin Making House Calls in Eastern Travis County
(Austin, TX) – Beginning Feb. 25, Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers will start making house calls in the Greater Hornsby Bend community – an area with limited access to health […]
Central Health Offering Patients Free Lyfts to Medical Appointments
(Austin) – Addressing one of the biggest barriers to accessing health care, Central Health is offering patients free Lyft rides to and from the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness […]
ER Visits Increase During the Holidays; Central Health Encourages Patients to Avoid the Wait and Consider Other Options for Non-Emergencies
(Austin, Texas) – Sick or injured this holiday season? Central Health offers access to non-emergency care for people with low income who want to avoid the emergency room (ER) holiday […]
More than 200 High-Need Travis County Patients Accept Central Health’s Offer to Move to Sendero in 2019
(Austin) – Central Health has been contacting a select group of chronically ill patients who receive care through its Medical Access Program (MAP) or on a sliding fee scale (SFS) […]
Health Clinics on Wheels, House Calls, and Pre-Fab Buildings: Central Health Expediting Efforts to Deliver More Health Care Services to Eastern Travis County in 2019
(Austin) – Central Health is pursuing multiple options to more quickly bring health care services to Eastern Travis County. Some of the plans include purchasing a customized bus outfitted with […]
Only 10 Days Left to Enroll in Health Coverage for 2019
(Austin) – As the enrollment deadline approaches- only 10 days left- Central Health and its partners are reminding Travis County residents to take advantage of free services to help them […]
Central Health and United Way Offering Travis County Residents Free Lyfts to Enroll in Health Insurance
(Austin) – With only 25 days left to enroll in a health care plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace (part of the Affordable Care Act, or ACA), Central Health and […]
Connecting Patients to Care: Central Health, CommUnityCare Providing Door-to-Door Rides to Medical Appointments
Pilot transportation program extended due to increased interest and ridership (Austin, TX) – Central Health and its affiliate CommUnityCare Health Centers have extended a pilot transportation program providing door-to-door shuttle […]