Community Engagement

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Qualitative Survey

In early 2017, Central Health partnered with Travis County and Del Valle Independent School District to conduct a survey, assessing the health care needs of the community. About 870 students and parents across the district, which spans from Creedmoor to Hornsby Bend, provided feedback between April 4 – June 1, 2017.

See Survey Results

Tour and Community Meeting

In June 2017, the Central Health Board of Managers participated in a tour, visiting the following areas in Eastern Travis County:

CommUnityCare Walk-In Clinic on William Cannon
Integral Care Dove Springs Care Facility
UT School of Nursing Children’s Wellness Center
Creedmoor Elementary School

The tour concluded with a community meeting in the cafeteria of the Del Valle Independent School District Opportunity Center. There, Central Health held a facilitated conversation on the needs of the residents of Eastern Travis County.

Focus Groups

In Oct. 2017, Central Health conducted three focus groups regarding access to health care in Eastern Travis County and possible locations for future health care solutions—specifically in the areas within the Del Valle Independent School District: Hornsby Bend, Austin’s Colony, Del Valle, Elroy, Garfield, and Creedmoor. Attendees included residents, potential patients, Del Valle Independent School District representatives, and community advocates.

See Report

Community Conversations

In 2018, Central Health launched a series of community dialogues—under the brand of “Community Conversations” to inform and obtain feedback from community members.

On Monday, May 14, 2018, Central Health hosted a Community Conversation focused on expanding health care services in Eastern Travis County. Forty-three individuals were in attendance. The program included a review of our recent demographic report by JP Eichmiller, and a comprehensive overview of all Eastern Travis County projects by Larry Wallace. Following the presentations, we hosted a panel discussion, which included questions from the audience, featuring Larry Wallace and the following partners:

Sherri Fleming – County Executive, Travis County Health & Human Services
Jaeson Fournier – CEO, CommUnityCare Health Centers
Hugh Simmons – Dir. of Practice Management, Integral Care
Stephanie Hayden – Director, Austin Public Health
Dr. Stephanie Morgan – Professor of Clinical Nursing, UT School of Nursing
Michelle Meaux – Regional Coordination Mgr., Capital Metro

Download the Presentation

Advisory Committees

To ensure the community has a seat at the table when it comes to planning health service expansion in their neighborhoods, Central Health formed advisory committees in early 2018. Members represent community partners, advocates, neighborhood associations, school districts, faith-based organizations, and elected officials. View the members of each advisory committee below.

Review the Advisory Committee Charter

Southeast Travis County Health Services Expansion Advisory Committee

Chief Ken Bailey, Travis County Emergency Services District 11
Mr. Matt Balthazar, CommUnityCare Health Centers
Ms. Kynthia Brooks, Community Advocate
Ms. Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Integral Care
Ms. Melissa Cepeda, Central Health
Ms. Paula Di Nello, Elroy Community Library
Mr. Charles Diggs, Del Valle Independent School District Board of Trustees
Mr. Allen Doss, Community Advocate
Mr. Jim Elman, Community Advocate
Mrs. Janet Elman, Community Advocate
Ms. Sherri Fleming, Travis County Health & Human Services
Mr. Thomas Fritzinger, Austin’s Colony Home Owners’ Association
Ms. Molly Garcia, Del Valle Independent School District
Commissioner Margaret Gomez, Travis County, Precinct 4
Ms. Isela Guerra, Central Health
Ms. Dawn Handley, Integral Care
Ms. Ann Hueberger, Del Valle Independent School District Board of Trustees
Ms. Sherry Mansell, Community Advocate
Ms. Michelle Meaux, CapMetro
Constable George Morales, Travis County, Precinct 4
Dr. Stephanie Morgan, UT School of Nursing
Ms. Rose Ortiz, Del Valle Independent School District
Ms. Jean Phipps, Garfield Library
Ms. Eva Rodriguez, Del Valle Independent School District
Ms. Monica Saavedra, CommUnityCare Health Centers
Mr. Hugh Simmons, Integral Care
Mr. Jerry Staton, Community Advocate
Ms. Alice Vallejo, Community Advocate
Mr. Larry Wallace, Central Health

Austin’s Colony & Hornsby Bend Advisory Committee

Chief David Bailey, Travis County Emergency Services District 11 (Fire Rescue)
Mr. Matt Balthazar, CommUnityCare Health Centers
Ms. Rebecca Birch, Del Valle Independent School District
Ms. Caitlin Brown, Travis County Commissioners Court
Ms. Kristen Bruton, CommUnityCare Health Centers
Mr. Rod Castilleja, Resident
Ms. Esmeralda Castillo, Del Valle Independent School District
Ms. Lorena Cruz Resident
Ms. Sherri Fleming Travis County Health & Human Services & Veterans Services
Mr. Richard Franklin, Resident
Mr. Larry Gant, Community Coalition for Health
Ms. Connie Gonzales, Resident
Ms. Alejandra Gonzalez, UT Austin – Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
Ms. Elvia Guardian, Del Valle Independent School District
Ms. Yanet Guzman, Resident
Ms. StephanieHayden, Austin Public Health
Ms. Amanda Hernandez, KIPP Austin Public Schools
Ms. Angela Herron, Resident
Mr. Shannon Jones, Central Health
Ms. Michelle Meaux, Capital Metro
Ms. Danniela Méndez, DVISD-Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary School
Dr. Charles Moody, Community Coalition for Health
Ms. Melia O’Dell, Austin’s Colony Homeowner’s Association
Ms. Mario Palacios, DVISD-Dailey Middle School
Ms. Joanna Saucedo, Resident
Mr. Del Stinson, Community Coalition for Health
Mr. Joe Stinson, Community Coalition for Health
Ms. Mia Talley, Community Coalition for Health
Ms. Patricia Taylor, DVISD-Dailey Middle School
Ms. Iset Tenorio, Resident
Commissioner Jeff Travillion, Travis County, Precinct 1
Mrs. Stephanie Trevino, Austin Public Health
Ms. Cynthia Vankuren, Resident
Mr. Angel Zambrano, Austin Public Health

Northeast Health & Wellness Center Advisory Committee

Ms. Courtney Bailey, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin
Mr. Matt Balthazar, CommUnityCare Health Centers
Mr. Martin Barrera, City of Austin, Economic Development Department
Mr. Yassiel Caballero, KIPP Austin
Ms. Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Integral Care
Ms. Melissa Cepeda, Central Health
Ms. Courtney Colvin, Austin Independent School District, Overton Elementary
Ms. Margarita Decierdo, Colony Park/Lakeside Community Development Corporation
Ms. Tabitha Donald, City of Austin Public Health
Ms. Sherri Fleming, Travis County Health & Human Services
Ms. Beverly D. Gonzalez, Manor Independent School District, Decker Elementary School
Mr. Sammy Hall, Loma Vista Mobile Park
Ms. Dawn Handley, Integral Care
Ms. Stephanie Hayden, City of Austin Public Health
Ms. Cinnamon Henley, East Communities YMCA
Council Member Ora Houston, City of Austin District 1
Ms. Erin Knox, Agave Neighborhood Association
Ms. Rebecca Lott, Manor Independent School District
Ms. Christa McCarthy, Austin Parks & Recreation Centers
Ms. Michelle Meaux, Capital Metro
Dr. Charles Moody, Community Coalition for Health
Ms. Tonya Nixon, Travis County Constable Precinct One
Mr. DeVon Odem, Austin Parks & Recreation Center – Turner Roberts Recreation Center
Ms. Liliana Ordoñez, Central Health
Ms. Ariana Ramirez, Manor Independent School District, Meadows Elementary School
Mr. Chris Rios, CommUnityCare Health Centers
Ms. Monica Saavedra, CommUnityCare Health Centers
Mr. Hugh Simmons, Integral Care
Ms. Barbara Scott, Colony Park Neighborhood Association
Ms. Tracy Spinner, Austin Independent School District
Ms. Mia Talley, Community Coalition for Health
Ms. Lynda Townsend, Manor Independent School District
Ms. Scheleen Walker, Travis County Transportation & Natural Resources Department
Mr. Larry Wallace, Central Health
Mr. Ike Williams, LBJ Neighborhood Association
Ms. Sophia Williams, City of Austin
Ms. Pat Wilson, Community Advocate