jet.com.apr 2016sendero health plans historya tu ladosendero’s program provided maternity services and care for expecting mothers, including free pregnancy testing services, free diapers, and baby showers. sendero’s community health workers accompanied members every step of the way from pregnancy testing through delivery and beyond to ensure that pregnant women could access all appropriate services available to improve the health of both mom and baby. in addition to the free testing and practical care items, sendero provided educational materials and a host of other services, including gift cards for well child checks and new member assessments and information on free meals for children at area restaurants.mar 2016sendero health plans historytraining with leo manzanopartnered with city of austin parks and recreation to encourage an active lifestyle and the pursuit of athletics for kids ages 8-18 by providing them with an opportunity to visit and train with leo manzano, an 2012 olympic medalist and austin resident.jan 2016sendero health plans historyeagle talk showsendero provided sponsorship and support for the eagle talk show, a television program produced by austin isd which provided health and wellness information for aisd parents. the show often featured sendero and other community leaders discussing practical and meaningful ways for parents and students to thrive in their health and academic progress.oct 2015sendero health plans historyideal magazinea bilingual, 36 page custom print magazine highlighting programs, partnerships, health plan coverage and individuals or community organizations that are model examples and advocates of healthy living. 100,000 copies of the magazine were distributed quarterly to selected faith-based groups, medical offices, retail stores such as heb and cvs, and school districts within the 5-county area.sept 2015sendero health plans historycentral health premium assistance program (chap)began providing access musicians and other central texans in need of affordable health care with central health covering the premiums. in 2018, expanded the program to access millions of dollars of affordable care act funds and provide health insurance to chronically ill patients. this highly successful program enables chap members to access greater care options, such as dialysis, that was previously unavailable. “it has been wonderful for us,” said one enrollee. “it just eases my mind knowing that there is support, especially for artists like me. knowing my family has health insurance allows me to focus on my work. i know many other artists who feel the same way.”aug 2015sendero health plans historycollege ready with aisdpartnered with aisd on a campaign to promote college ready and prek enrollment throughout the district.aug 2015sendero health plans historyncqa accreditationsendero gains national center for quality assurance (ncqa) accreditation, meaning sendero supports care that keeps members at optimum levels of health while controlling their costs and meeting government and purchaser requirements.may 2015sendero health plans historysummer lunchsponsored a pilot program with the central texas food bank to include adults as well as students in the free summer lunch program.