Press Release Archive

In response to a lawsuit filed today against Central Health regarding Proposition 1 on the upcoming Nov. 6 ballot, Vice President of Planning and Communications Christie Garbe reported, “Central Health has a pre-clearance letter from the U.S. Department of Justice approving our ballot language.” Central Health timely sought and received on Oct. 15, 2012, the […]

This year in the United States, more than 12,000 women will be diagnosed with new cases of cervical cancer this year, and 4,000 will die of the disease. Central Health and our affiliated partner CommUnityCare are committed to providing access to the care necessary to detect and prevent the number of women in Travis County […]

The Central Health Board of Managers voted at their Wednesday, Aug. 15 regularly scheduled meeting to include an election for a five-cent property tax increase on the upcoming November ballot. The election, which will be held on Nov. 6, will present Travis County residents the opportunity to vote on a proposed five-cent ad valorem tax […]

We are pleased to announce the hiring of our new Community Relations Manager, Carlos Femat, who begins work this week. Previously the Director of Marketing for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Mr. Femat brings wide-ranging experience, from public speaking, developing community outreach programs, designing and implementing education campaigns, marketing, and design. His work with […]

Central Health and CommUnityCare are pleased to announce that Ms. Ann-Marie Price has accepted the position of Director of Government Affairs for both organizations and will start in the role on Monday, April 16th. Ms. Price brings extensive experience and qualifications to the position, as well as a highly relevant knowledge-base. In addition to her […]

Central Health was named the Healthiest Employer in Central Texas among small businesses by the Austin Business Journal at an awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 24. The Austin Business Journal annually honors the “most outstanding health and wellness programs created and implemented by local companies”. Awards were given in three categories; small, medium and large […]

Austin, TX—February 20, 2012—Central Health and CommUnityCare will officially celebrate the grand opening of the newly-constructed North Central Health Center located at 1210 West Braker Lane on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with a brief ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the environmentally friendly building. Special guest speakers will include State Senator Kirk […]

The Central Health Board of Managers approved on Wednesday, Jan. 18 a contract with St. David’s Medical Center to assume provision of services previously offered through the Austin Women’s Hospital (AWH). The contract, totaling $480,000, is effective on Monday, Jan. 23 and extends through September. The contract may be extended for three, one-year terms, at […]

The Central Health Board of Managers has named new officers for the upcoming 2012 calendar year. Beginning January 1, 2012, Rosie Mendoza will serve as Board Chairperson. Frank Rodriguez was named Vice-Chairperson. Brenda Coleman-Beattie was appointed Treasurer. Anthony Haley has been named Secretary. The full board voted to confirm all nominees on Wednesday, Dec. 14. […]

Central Health, in partnership with the Austin Area Research Organization, has released a new white paper entitled Health and Health Care Trends & Innovations in Central Texas, which asks and answers the question: Why care about health and health care in Central Texas? This white paper provides a snapshot of where Central Texas presently stands […]