The Center for Children and Women is offering a new obstetrics care teams model. With this new model, you will have a small team of caregivers who are dedicated to your care.
At your next appointment, your current provider will talk with you about your assigned care team. Have questions? Please give us a call at 832-828-1005 or visit jointhecenter.org
VISITATION UPDATE: As of Sept. 29, Texas Children’s Health Plan’s The Centers for Children and Women will allow one parent or caregiver over the age of 18 to accompany each patient to appointments.
Thank you for doing your part to slow the spread of COVID-19. For more information, please visit jointhecenter.org
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RESTRICCIONES DE VISITAS: A partir del 29 de septiembre, The Center for Children and Women permitirán que un padre o cuidador mayor de 18 años acompañe a cada paciente pediátrico a sus citas.
Gracias por hacer su parte y ayudar a desacelerar la propagación de COVID-19. Para obtener más información, visite jointhecenter.org
Starting Sunday, September 13, The Center for Children and Women has changed its hours for pediatric appointments and pharmacy hours of operation. We are making this change to better serve your needs and make sure your family stays safe.
Need to schedule your child’s next well visit or come in for a same-day appointment? Please give us a call at 832-828-1005 or visit jointhecenter.org.
The hours for in-person appointments are:
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
You may also schedule a telehealth visit (phone and video) during the following hours:
Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Telehealth visits are available to address a variety of conditions. To schedule an appointment via telehealth or in person, call 832-828-1005. You can also schedule an appointment using MyChart.
Our new obstetrics care team model is here! With our new model, you will have a personal team of no more than four providers who are dedicated to your care. This will offer you a smaller dedicated team of health care professionals who understand your families’ needs.
At your next appointment, your current provider will talk with you about your assigned care team. We are so excited to improve your experience with us. For more information, please call 832-828-1005 or visit jointhecenter.org
As we continue to monitor Tropical Storm Beta, it is very important for all families to remain vigilant and ensure we are all prepared.
Dental services at The Center for Children and Women Southwest location will be closed Tuesday, September 22. Dental services at The Center for Children and Women Greenspoint will be opening late. Please call to confirm opening time.
The Center for Children and Women will continue operating at normal business hours but this could change depending on the impact of the storm. If you have questions, please give us a call at 832-828-1005.
We will continue sharing operational updates and general information regarding Tropical Storm Beta here on our Facebook page. Please check back regularly for additional updates.
Do you want to change the world? Let your voice be heard and vote in the Texas General Election on Nov. 3.
The Center for Children and Women's Dr. Charisma Garcia explains the steps you can take to help shape our country.
1. First you need to register to vote. You can do this online, through the mail or in-person at your county Voter Registrar’s Office. Aren’t sure if you are already registered? You can check online at votetexas.gov. The deadline for registration is Monday, Oct. 5.
2. Collect your identification. This can be a driver’s license, passport, or TX ID card. If you don’t have any of these, you can apply for an exemption.
3) Locate your polling site.
4) Gather your friends, family and neighbors.
5) Exercise your constitutional right and vote! The Texas General Election is on Nov. 3, but early voting runs from Oct. 20-31.
Can’t make it to the polls? See if you qualify to request an absentee ballot. The deadline to request this is Oct. 23. For more information, please visit votetexas.gov.
Join us at our Drive-Boo To Flu events next Saturday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 31 at The Center for Children and Women – Southwest and Greenspoint locations!
Dress up in your spookiest costumes, enjoy trunk-or-treat goodies while remaining safely in your car and get a flu shot at no cost.
Registration for this event is required and will be closing soon. For your safety, COVID-19 screening will be performed. To register today, visit bootoflu.org
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¡Acompáñenos en nuestros eventos de Drive-Boo To Flu el próximo sábado 24 de octubre y sábado 31 de octubre en las dos ubicaciones de The Center for Children and Women - Southwest y Greenspoint!
Vístase con sus disfraces, disfrute de golosinas mientras permanece seguro en su auto y vacúnese contra la gripe sin costo alguno.
Es necesario registrarse para este evento y se cerrará pronto. Por su seguridad, se realizará un examen de COVID-19. Para registrarse hoy, visite bootoflu.org
Maternal mortality across the spectrum shows stunning increases in the United States. The exact causes of maternal mortality arise from cultural and medical factors. About 60% of these deaths are preventable, according to the CDC.
Dr. Lisa Hollier, chief medical officer of obstetrics and gynecology for Texas Children's Health Plan, explains that heart failure is one identifiable cause of maternal distress. Read more via ABA Journal: http://ow.ly/7eQ350BNIxr
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Racial disparities in maternal mortality are exacerbated by COVID-19
Did you know you can schedule video or phone visits for your child’s pediatric appointments through MyChart? For more convenient ways to schedule your next pediatric appointment, we have updated our hours for pediatric telehealth visits (video and phone).
New pediatric telehealth visits (video and phone):
Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To schedule your next telehealth visit, give us a call at 832-828-1005 or visit jointhecenter.org.
Esta extensión es parte de la respuesta del estado ante la pandemia del coronavirus. Más de 994,000 hogares que se benefician con SNAP verán el monto adicional en su tarjeta este mes.
Noticias 45 Houston comparte más detalles sobre la extensión de los beneficios SNAP de emergencia para noviembre: http://ow.ly/WTut50CcTMe
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Gobernador de Texas anuncia la extensión de los beneficios SNAP de emergencia para noviembre
Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide approximately $202 million in emergency SNAP food benefits for the month of November as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more: http://ow.ly/gZot50CcTmH
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La Comisión de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas proporcionará alrededor de 202 millones de dólares en beneficios de alimentos de SNAP de emergencia en noviembre, mientras el estado continúa respondiendo ante la pandemia de COVID-19. Más detalles en ingles: http://ow.ly/gZot50CcTmH
Did you know: Asthma is the most common chronic medical condition in children. Between 10-15% of school-aged children have asthma. The Center for Children and Women's pediatrician Dr. Abby Johnson explains the signs parents and children can look for to tell if their asthma is “well-controlled.”
To schedule your next visit with your provider at The Center for Children and Women, give us a call at 832-828-1005 or visit: https://www.jointhecenter.org/make-an-appointment
To help families figure out safe ways to celebrate Halloween this weekend, we're sharing some trick-or-treat solutions that minimize possible exposure to COVID-19 and community spread.
Solution #5: Skip the trick-or-treating and still enjoy the fresh air with a socially distant costume block party, where each family celebrates from their respective front yards, porches or driveways. http://ow.ly/scCU50BRon6
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Para ayudar a las familias a encontrar maneras seguras de celebrar Halloween este fin de semana, estamos compartiendo algunas soluciones de trick-or-treat que minimizan la exposición al COVID-19 y la propagación comunitaria.
Solución #5: Disfrute del aire fresco con una fiesta de disfraces socialmente distante, donde cada familia celebra desde sus respectivos patios, porches o entradas. http://ow.ly/scCU50BRon6
To help families figure out safe ways to celebrate Halloween this weekend, we're sharing some trick-or-treat solutions that minimize possible exposure to COVID-19 and community spread.
Solution #4: Keep it low key: have a scary movie night with popcorn, drinks and plenty of candy. http://ow.ly/scCU50BRon6
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Para ayudar a las familias a encontrar maneras seguras de celebrar Halloween este fin de semana, estamos compartiendo algunas soluciones de trick-or-treat que minimizan la exposición al COVID-19 y la propagación comunitaria.
Solución #4: Sea discreto: disfrute de una noche de películas de terror con palomitas de maíz, bebidas y muchos dulces. http://ow.ly/scCU50BRon6
Kids get the flu more often and have a higher risk of hospitalization if they get sick with the flu.
Protect your child with the flu shot today by talking to your provider at The Center for Children and Women.
The Center for Children and Women
This year it is more important than ever to get your flu shot. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to protect yourself and your family by getting routine vaccinations. This can help prevent unnecessary medical visits and hospitalizations. While a vaccine for COVID-19 is still in the works,...
The Center for Children and Women
This year it is more important than ever to get your flu shot. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to protect yourself and your family by getting routine vaccinations. This can help prevent unnecessary medical visits and hospitalizations. While a vaccine for COVID-19 is still in the works,...
The Center for Children and Women
This year it is more important than ever to get your flu shot. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to protect yourself and your family by getting routine vaccinations. This can help prevent unnecessary medical visits and hospitalizations. While a vaccine for COVID-19 is still in the works,...
See more at
jointhecenter.org
La Dra. Stephanie Chapman, psicóloga en The Center for Children and Women, comparte consejos para padres ayudando a sus hijos con sus estudios este semestre.
Texas Children's Health Plan y The Center for Children and Women se comprometen a mantener la seguridad de sus pacientes y personal durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Para más información, visite: jointhecenter.org
Happy New Year from our team at The Center for Children and Women!
Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year from The Center for Children and Women!
Friendly reminder: The Center for Children and Women's Greenspoint and Southwest locations will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31. We will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day and return to normal operational hours on Saturday, Jan. 2.
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Por favor recuerde: Ambas ubicaciones de The Center for Children and Women – Greenspoint y Southwest cerrarán temprano a las 5 p.m. el jueves 31 de diciembre. Estaremos cerrados el viernes 1 de enero en observancia del día de año nuevo y regresaremos a nuestro horario operativo normal el sábado 2 de enero.
