Travis County Hospital District
Central Health Spotlight
Hancock Groundbreaking
At Central Health, our mission remains clear: to improve the health of our community by caring for those who need us most. This video highlights our commitment to advancing whole-person care, meeting individuals where they are, and working with our partners to ensure health care is equitable, accessible, and tailored to the unique needs of every person in our region.
What is Central Health?
Central Health, Travis County’s hospital district, is building a comprehensive, high-functioning healthcare system for residents with low income who need it most. The district’s Healthcare Equity Plan, adopted in early 2022, is guiding up to $700 million in investments to close the gaps that persist throughout the safety-net healthcare system – in primary care, specialty care, dental and behavioral health, hospital-based care, and post-acute transitions of care.
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The Medical Access Program (MAP)
The Medical Access Program (MAP) by Central Health is a local health coverage program that covers primary care, prescriptions, specialty care, and hospital care. MAP helps people get the healthcare they need.
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Recent News
Hancock Groundbreaking: A New Chapter in Safety-Net Care
by Dr. Pat Lee Central Health President & CEO [su_row][su_column size="1/2"]Earlier this month, as I walked through the construction site of the former Sears building at the Hancock Center, I felt a profound sense of optimism. To some, the plans for this nearly 200,000-square-foot space might seem like just clinical…
Understanding Colorectal Cancer Screenings: Expert Answers from GI Advanced Practitioner Rebecca Moore
You might have heard the saying, "The early bird gets the worm," but when it comes to colon cancer, being early could save your life. According to Rebecca Moore, specialists of the digestive system at Central Health, "Colon cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented and…
CommUnityCare CEO Change
AUSTIN – Central Health President & CEO Dr. Pat Lee announced today Dr. Jaeson Fournier is no longer CommUnityCare’s CEO. CommUnityCare is one of Texas's largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and operates as part of the Central Health system. As CommUnityCare's CEO, Fournier was an employee of Central Health.…