Information for Media
Media Contact
For media requests, please contact Vice President of Communications Ted Burton at 512.978.8214 or via email at [email protected].
Central Health’s offices are located at 1111 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702.
512.797.8200
Central Health Enterprise Response
Operations Response:
- Central Health is working closely with CommUnityCare to ensure continuity of care, including prioritizing how we pay contractors for services.
- Our medical management team, which cares for people with chronic conditions who are transitioning out of the hospital, should see little to no disruption in care at this time. We have plans in place to ensure smooth care transitions in the event we are asked to socially isolate.
- Our health care coverage eligibility and enrollment department will prioritize new enrollments, especially those who need testing or care related to COVID-19 in the event we are on essential business functions only.
Communications Response:
- We have posted signage at all of our facilities that is in alignment with CDC, DSHS, and APH recommendations.
- We are handling each public meeting or event on a case-by-case basis following the City mandates, target audience, and community feedback.
- We are disseminating information provided by CDC, DSHS and CUC on social media.
- We are sharing information with our stakeholders, including elected officials, Community Health Champions, and our Community Advisory Committees.
Press Releases
(Austin) – Los Centros de Salud CommUnityCare, financiados por Central Health, abrirán nuevas ubicaciones para hacer pruebas por ventanilla en el Este del Condado de Travis la semana entrante. CommUnityCare anunció que ofrecerá pruebas por… Read more
(Austin) – Los Centros de Salud CommUnityCare, financiados por Central Health, anunciaron la reapertura de algunas de sus clínicas que habían sido cerradas temporalmente en respuesta a la pandemia del COVID-19, y también estarán abriendo… Read more
(Austin) – A partir del lunes 23 de marzo, la Farmacia Central de los Centros de Salud CommUnityCare estará ofreciendo sus servicios en la acera o la orilla de la banqueta del Centro de Salud… Read more
(Austin) – En respuesta al brote del COVID-19, los Centros de Salud CommUnityCare, financiados por Central Health, están ofreciendo citas médicas sin tener que dejar la seguridad del hogar. “Lo mejor que todas las personas… Read more
(Austin) – En respuesta a la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19), Central Health ha lanzado una aplicación en línea para el Programa de Acceso Médico (MAP, por sus siglas en inglés) y para MAP BASIC. A… Read more
(Austin) – Central Health-funded CommUnityCare Health Centers next week is opening more drive-up testing sites in Eastern Travis County. CommUnityCare announced drive-up testing will be offered Monday through Friday on a rotating basis in communities… Read more
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 whatever we can to make… Read more
(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 can apply for health coverage… Read more
CONTACT: Bill Noble for Sendero Health 512-296-4651 cell [email protected] All of the Austin-area community health plan’s members will not have to meet deductibles nor pay 20 to 30 percent of cost of treatment (Austin, TX)… Read more
(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 to do right now is… Read more