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Access to Cancer Care For Low-Income and Uninsured Patients in Harris County

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If you want to be checked for cancer and:

You live in Harris County You make a low income You do not have health insurance You cannot get Medicare or Medicaid

You may be able to get help through one of the programs listed below. Each one may have different rules about how you qualify and apply for services, so call the number listed for more information.

Harris Health Financial Assistance Program (HHFA): https://www.harrishealth.org/access-care/patient-eligibility

Based on your household income, you may qualify for partial financial assistance, on a sliding scale. To qualify for financial assistance, household income may not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. All Harris Health patients are asked to make a minimum payment at the time of their hospital or clinic visit, except for pediatric and prenatal care visits. Service fees do not apply to patients in the Healthcare for the Homeless Program or other insurance plans. Insurance plan copays will be collected according to plan requirements.

You will need to fill out a form and provide:

Identification (ID) (self and spouse) Proof of address Proof of income for the past 30 days for each household member 18 or older Dependent proof for household members Immigration status for each household member Healthcare coverage for each household member

Harris Health's Financial Assistance Program is not an insurance plan. Harris Health does not provide health insurance coverage under the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Exchange. To apply, simply mail your application: English: https://www.harrishealth.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/eligibility/applicant-forms/English/application- instructions-english.pdf Spanish: https://www.harrishealth.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/eligibility/applicant-forms/Spanish/application- instructions-spanish.pdf Vietnamese: https://www.harrishealth.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/eligibility/applicant-forms/Vietnamese/application- instructions-vietnamese.pdf to:

Harris Health Financial Assistance Program P.O. Box 300488 Houston, TX 77230 713-566-6509

Or, drop off your application along with verification proofs at the nearest eligibility center. As a new requirement for completion of your Harris Health Eligibility, every household member over the age 18 must sign and date on the application to allow Harris Health to check TWC information.

You may drop off your completed application along with verification proofs at one of the following locations.

Acres Home Health Center 818 Ringold St. Houston, TX 77088 713-566-6509 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Fourth Thursday of every month, open 7 a.m.-11 a.m.

El Franco Lee Health Center 8901 Boone Rd. Houston, TX 77099 713-566-6509 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Second Wednesday of every month, open 8 a.m.-noon

Eligibility Service Center 3550-A Swingle Rd. Houston, TX 77047 713-566-6509 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Fourth Thursday of every month, open 7 a.m.-noon

Strawberry Health Center 925 Shaw Ave. Pasadena, TX 77506 713-566-6509 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Third Wednesday of every month, open 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Primary Care Clinics

The primary care clinics listed below will see patients who are receiving assistance through the county health/financial assistance program. Call the clinic directly for more information. Clinics are listed alphabetically by city and clinic name.

Goose Creek Health Clinic - San Jacinto Elementary Baytown Health Center (Goose Creek CISD) 1602 Garth Rd. 2706 Kentucky St. Baytown, TX 77520-2410 Baytown, TX 77520 281-837-2700 713-497-0970 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/bay https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/goose town-health-center.aspx -creek-health-clinic.aspx

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Southside Health Clinic - Galena Park CRTC Acres Homes Health Center 1721 16th St. 818 Ringold St. Galena Park, TX 77547 Houston, TX 77088 713-497-0940 281-448-6391 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/sou https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/acres- thside-health-clinic.aspx home-health-center.aspx Map It Map It

Almatha Clark Taylor Health Clinic - Cloverleaf Aldine Health Center Elementary (Galena Park ISD) 4755 Aldine Mail Route 13940 Bonham St. Houston, TX 77039-5934 Houston, TX 77015 281-985-7600 713-497-0950 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/aldi https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/almat ne-health-center.aspx ha-clark-taylor-health-clinic.aspx

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Casa de Amigos Health Center Cypress Health Center 1615 North Main St. "12340 Jones Road, Ste. 100" Houston, TX 77009 Houston, TX 77070 713-222-2272 713-873-5240 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/cas https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/cypre a-de-amigos-health-center.aspx ss-health-center.aspx

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El Franco Lee Health Center Gulfgate Health Center 8901 Boone Rd. 7550 Office City Dr. Houston, TX 77099 Houston, TX 77012 281-454-0500 713-495-3700 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/el-f https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/gulfg ranco-lee-health-center.aspx ate-health-center.aspx

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Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center Northwest Health Center 3550 Swingle Rd. 1100 West 34th St. Houston, TX 77047 Houston, TX 77018 713-547-1000 713-861-3939 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/ma https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/north rtin-luther-king-jr-health-center.aspx west-health-center.aspx

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Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center - Bear Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center - C.E. Odom Creek 5516 Lockwood "5870 Highway 6, Ste. 108" Houston, TX 77026 Houston, TX 77084 713-497-0000 713-873-6860 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/c-e-o https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/ped dom-pediatric-and-adolescent-health-center.aspx iatric-adolescent-health-center-bear-creek.aspx

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Robert Carrasco Health Clinic - Marshall Middle Settegast Health Center School (Houston ISD) 9105 North Wayside Dr. 1115 1/2 Noble Houston, TX 77028 Houston, TX 77009 713-633-2020 713-497-0980 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/sette https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/rob gast-health-center.aspx ert-carrasco-health-clinic.aspx

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Sheldon Health Clinic - Sheldon Elementary Thomas Street Health Center (Sheldon ISD) 2015 Thomas Street 17203 1/2 Hall Sheppard Houston, TX 77009 Houston, TX 77049 713-873-4000 713-497-0990 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/thom https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/she as-street-health-center.aspx ldon-health-clinic.aspx

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Vallbona Health Center Squatty Lyons Health Center 6630 De Moss St. "1712 First St. E, Suite M20" Houston, TX 77074-5004 Humble, TX 77338-5238 713-272-2600 281-446-4139 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/vall https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/ea-sq bona-health-center.aspx uatty-lyons-health-center.aspx

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Danny Jackson Health Center Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center - Pasadena 5503 N. Fry Road 3925 Fairmont Parkway Katy, TX 77449 Pasadena, TX 77504 713-982-7071 713-873-6300 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/dan https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/pedia ny-jackson-health-center.aspx tric-adolescent-health-center.aspx

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Strawberry Health Center 927 E. Shaw Rd. Pasadena, TX 77506-1430 713-982-5900 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/stra wberry-health-center.aspx

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Federally Qualified Health Centers

If you cannot get help from the Indigent Health Care Program, you may be able to see a doctor at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinic that will let you pay on a "sliding scale." This means that the amount of money you pay is based on how many family members live in your house and how much money you make. For example, if you have a big family and make just a little money, you would pay less for medical care. If you have a smaller family or make a little more money, you would pay a little more.

For more information and to find the nearest clinic, call the numbers below. Clinics that see adult patients are listed alphabetically by city and clinic name.

Legacy Community Health Services - San Jacinto Clinic St. Hope Foundation - Bellaire Community Health Center 4301 Garth Rd, Ste 400 6800 West Loop S, Ste 560 Baytown, TX 77521-3159 Bellaire, TX 77401-4516 281-420-8400 713-839-7111 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/regio https://www.offeringhope.org/our-locations n/baytown/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - Cy-Fair Clinic Legacy Community Health Services - Deer Park Clinic 7777 Westgreen Blvd. 3430 Center St. Cypress, TX 77433-0190 Deer Park, TX 77536-5056 713-387-7180 281-628-2040 https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/cy-fair-cli https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/deer-park/ nic/

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Avenue 360 - Memorial City Avenue 360 - South Central 902 Frostwood Dr Ste 142 4405 Griggs Houston, TX 77024-2401 Houston, TX 77021-2815 713-827-8266 832-962-4111 https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-location https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-locations/houston-sout s/houston-memorial-city-clinic/ h-central-clinic/

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Avenue 360 - Southwest Clinic Avenue 360 - Spring Cypress 14095 S Main St 17010 Sugar Pine Drive Houston, TX 77035-5447 Houston, TX 77090-2213 832-830-8345 281-537-8627 https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-location https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-locations/spring-cypre s/houston-southwest-clinic/ ss-clinic/

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Avenue 360 (formerly HACS Clinic) - Main Campus Bee Busy Wellness Center - Bay Area Clinic 2150 West 18th St, Suite 300 1300 Bay Area Blvd, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77008-5200 Houston, TX 77058-2505 713-426-0027 713-771-2292 https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-location https://mybbwc.org/bay-area-location/ s/houston-heights-main-campus/

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Bee Busy Wellness Center - Brays Oaks Bee Busy Wellness Center - Sharpstown Clinic Clinic - Main Location 10039 Bissonnet, Suite 250 8785 W. Bellfort Houston, TX 77036-7852 Houston, TX 77031-2403 713-771-2292 713-771-2292 https://mybbwc.org/west-wood-location/ https://mybbwc.org/main-clinic-location/

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Community Health Network - Scarsdale El Centro de Corazon - Eastwood Health Center Family Health Center 412 Telephone Rd 10851 Scarsdale Blvd Suite 160 Houston, TX 77023-1840 Houston, TX 77089-5737 713-660-1880 281-816-3317 https://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/locations/eastwood-heal https://mychn.org/locations/scarsdale-family-h th-center/ ealth-center/

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El Centro de Corazon - John S. Dunn Health El Centro de Corazon - Magnolia Health Center Center 7037 Capitol St, Ste. N100 7635 Canal St Houston, TX 77011-4643 Houston, TX 77012-1143 713-660-1880 713-660-1880 https://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/locations/magnolia-healt https://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/locations/j h-center/ ohn-s-dunn-health-center/

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Harris Health - Healthcare for the Homeless Healthcare for the Homeless Houston - Caroline Street Mobile Van Clinic (Main Office) 2525 Holly Hall St 1934 Caroline St Houston, TX 77054-4124 Houston, TX 77002-8210 713-634-1055 713-286-6000 https://www.harrishealth.org/services-hh/outre https://www.homeless-healthcare.org/locations-schedules ach/Pages/healthcare-homeless.aspx

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Healthcare for the Homeless Houston - Healthcare for the Homeless Houston - Star of Hope Cathedral Clinic Men's Development Center Outreach 1212 Prairie St 1811 Ruiz St Houston, TX 77002-2008 Houston, TX 77002-1321 713-220-9730 713-226-5426 https://www.homeless-healthcare.org/locations https://www.homeless-healthcare.org/locations-schedules -schedules

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HOPE Clinic Aldine 3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd, Building C, Suite HOPE Clinic Alief 200 14438 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, TX 77039-5612 Houston, TX 77083-7520 713-773-0803 713-773-0803 https://www.hopechc.org/locations/hope-aldin https://www.hopechc.org/locations/hope-alief-clinic/ e-clinic/

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HOPE Clinic Main HOPE Clinic West 7001 Corporate Drive, Ste 120 12121 Westheimer Rd, Ste. 205 Houston, TX 77036-5113 Houston, TX 77077-6654 713-773-0803 713-773-0803 https://www.hopechc.org/locations/hope-main https://www.hopechc.org/locations/hope-west-clinic/ -clinic/ Map It Map It

Jackson Hinds Gardens Legacy Community Health Services - Baker-Ripley Clinic 607 Thornton Rd 6500 Rookin St, Bldg B, Ste 200 Houston, TX 77018-3353 Houston, TX 77074-5019 713-806-6317 713-351-7350 https://www.harrishealth.org/services-hh/outre https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/southwest/ ach/Pages/healthcare-homeless.aspx

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Legacy Community Health Services - Bissonnet (OB/GYN) Legacy Community Health Services - Branard Clinic 12667 Bissonnet St # 17 401 Branard St, Level 3 Houston, TX 77099-1331 Houston, TX 77006-5015 281-498-6100 832-366-7444 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/regio https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/montrose/ n/alief/

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Legacy Community Health Services - Fifth Ward/Lyons Clinic Legacy Community Health Services - Mapleridge Clinic 3811 Lyons Ave 6550 Mapleridge St, Ste 106 Houston, TX 77020-8306 Houston, TX 77081-4629 832-548-5400 713-779-7200 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/regio https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/southwest/ n/fifthward/

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Legacy Community Health Services - Montrose Clinic Legacy Community Health Services - Northline Clinic 1415 California St 5598-A1 North Freeway Houston, TX 77006-2602 Houston, TX 77076-4702 832-548-5100 281-628-2030 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/regio https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/northline/ n/montrose/

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Legacy Community Health Services - Santa Legacy Community Health Services - Southwest Clinic Clara Clinic 6441 High Star 5616 Lawndale, Ste. A108 Houston, TX 77074-5005 Houston, TX 77023-3821 832-548-5300 713-921-0075 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/southwest/ https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/regio n/east-end/ Map It

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Lone Star Circle of Care at The University of Lord of the Streets Houston 3401 Fannin St 4849 Calhoun Rd Ste 1001A Houston, TX 77004-3806 Houston, TX 77204-6066 713-526-0311 346-348-1200 https://www.harrishealth.org/services-hh/outreach/Pages/he https://lonestarcares.org/location/lone-star-cir althcare-homeless.aspx cle-of-care-at-the-university-of-houston/

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Open Door Mission Convalescent Care Center Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center 5803 Harrisburg Blvd 2118 Washington Ave Houston, TX 77011-4323 Houston, TX 77007-6137 713-921-7520 713-869-3551 https://opendoorhouston.org/programs/conval https://www.salvationarmyhouston.org/ escent-care-center/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - Hillendahl Salvation Army Family Clinic 1603 McGowen 1615 Hillendahl, Ste 100 Houston, TX 77004-1146 Houston, TX 77055-3402 713-650-6530 713-462-6565 https://www.salvationarmyhouston.org/ https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/hillendahl-clinic/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - Spring Branch Community Health Center - Whole Life Pitner Clinic Clinic 8575 Pitner Rd 1905 Jacquelyn Dr Houston, TX 77080-2010 Houston, TX 77055-2502 713-462-6545 713-231-5767 https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/pitner-cli https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/wholelife-clinic/ nic/

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Star of Hope Men's Shelter Vecino Health Centers - Denver Harbor Family Clinic 1811 Ruiz St 424 Hahlo St Houston, TX 77002-1321 Houston, TX 77020-3022 713-226-5424 713-674-3326 https://www.sohmission.org/our-services/mens https://denverharborclinic.org/ -development-center/

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Avenue 360 - Humble Spring Branch Community Health Center - Healthy 9816 Memorial Blvd., Suite 120 Community Mobile Clinic Humble, TX 77338-4255 19333 Clay Rd 281-570-2525 Katy, TX 77449-4001 https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-location 713-462-6565 s/houston-humble-clinic/ http://healthyfamilieshealthycommunity.com/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - Spring Branch Community Health Center - West Houston Katy Clinic Clinic 5502 1st Street 19333 Clay Rd Katy, TX 77493-2472 Katy, TX 77449-4001 713-231-5757 713-462-6555 https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/katy-clini https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/west-houston-clinic/ c/

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Pasadena Health Center Pasadena Health Center, Inc. - Mobile Clinic 908 Southmore Ste 100 908 Southmore Ave Ste 100 Pasadena, TX 77502-1120 Pasadena, TX 77502-1120 713-936-4293 713-936-4293 https://www.pasadenahealthcenter.com/ https://www.pasadenahealthcenter.com/mobile-clinic/ Map It Map It

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Independent Clinics

Other organizations also sponsor clinics. Each clinic has its own eligibility requirements, services and fee scales, so call the clinic directly for more information. Clinics are listed alphabetically by city and clinic name.

CHRISTUS St. Mary's Clinic - Wayside Center Casa El Buen Samaritano 2120 S. Wayside Drive, Suite B 14060 Dublin St. Houston, TX 77023 Houston, TX 77085 713-803-1840 713-721-4101 https://www.christusfoundation.org/programs/christu https://www.casaelbuen.org/ s-st-marys-clinic/

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IBN Sina Foundation - North Shepherd Community IBN Sina Foundation - South Post Oak Community Medical Center Medical Center 5012 North Shepherd Dr. 16345 S. Post Oak Road Houston, TX 77018 Houston, TX 77053 713-695-7462 281-438-7462 https://www.ibnsinafoundation.org/locations/ https://www.ibnsinafoundation.org/locations/

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IBN Sina Foundation - Wilcrest Community Indian Doctors Club Charity Clinic Medical Center 6550 Mapleridge St, Suite 222 11226 S. Wilcrest Dr. Houston, TX 77081 Houston, TX 77099 713-771-2255 281-977-7462 https://www.idccharityclinic.org/ https://www.ibnsinafoundation.org/locations/

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San Jose Clinic Shifa Clinic of Houston - Abu Bakr (Clear Lake) 2615 Fannin Street 8830 Old Galveston Rd. Houston, TX 77002 Houston, TX 77034 713-228-9411 832-906-5461 https://www.sanjoseclinic.org/ https://shifausahouston.org/clinic-list/

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Shifa Clinic of Houston - Al Mustafa (Bear Creek) Shifa Clinic of Houston - Momineen 17250 Coventry Park Dr. 8875 Benning Dr. Houston, TX 77084 Houston, TX 77031 281-712-1574 713-239-2338 https://shifausahouston.org/clinic-list/ https://shifausahouston.org/clinic-list/

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V-Care Clinic Houston Medical Christ Clinic of Katy 8121 Broadway, Suite 103 25722 Kingsland Blvd, Suite 111 Houston, TX 77061 Katy, TX 77494 713-640-2273 281-391-0190 https://www.vcareclinics.org/ https://christclinickaty.org/

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V-Care Clinic Pasadena Medical and Dental - V-Care Clinic Pasadena Medical and Dental Fairmont 2615 Strawberry Road 1017 Fairmont Pkwy Pasadena, TX 77502 Pasadena, TX 77504 713-944-2273 713-944-2275 https://www.vcareclinics.org/ https://www.vcareclinics.org/

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TOMAGWA Health Care Ministries - Tomball Shifa Clinic of Houston - Al Salam (Champions) Location 16700 Old Louetta Rd. 455 School St., Suite 30 Spring, TX 77379 Tomball, TX 77375 713-786-3276 281-357-0747 https://shifausahouston.org/clinic-list/ https://tomagwa.org/our-locations/

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TOMAGWA Health Care Ministries - Waller IBN Sina Foundation - Clear Lake Community Location Medical Center 1613 Key Street 15132 Old Galveston Rd (Hwy 3) Waller, TX 77484 Webster, TX 77598 281-357-0747 281-990-7462 https://tomagwa.org/our-locations/ https://www.ibnsinafoundation.org/locations/ Map It Map It

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For U. S. Military Veterans

If you are a veteran, you may be able to be seen at a Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic. To find out more about veterans' benefits, go to https://www.va.gov/health-care/. For more information, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at the number below:

Health Benefits Hotline: 1-877-222-VETS(8387)

You may also call or visit the following VA facilities in or near Harris County. Clinics are listed alphabetically by city and clinic name.

Katy VA Clinic Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 750 Westgreen Blvd 2002 Holcombe Blvd. Katy, TX 77450-2799 Houston, TX 77030-4298 281-578-4600 713-791-1414 https://www.houston.va.gov/locations/Katy_VA_Out https://www.houston.va.gov/ patient_Clinic.asp

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Richmond VA Clinic 22001 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 Richmond, TX 77469-7002 832-595-7700 https://www.houston.va.gov/locations/Richmond_VA_Ou tpatient_Clinic.asp

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Women who want to get checked for cervical cancer or breast cancer may be able to get help through a special program called Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS). The Breast and Cervical Cancer Services program services include:

Screening services Clinical breast examination Mammogram Pelvic examination and Pap test Diagnostic services Cervical dysplasia management and treatment Help applying for Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer

You may receive these benefits if you:

Are a female. Are a resident of Texas. Are between the ages of 18 to 64 years old. Don't have health insurance. Meet income requirements (200% Federal Poverty Level)

If you have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer and don't have health insurance that will pay for your treatment, you may be eligible to receive full Medicaid benefits by applying for Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer. Contact a Breast and Cervical Cancer Services clinic to see if you qualify for this Medicaid program.

For more information, visit https://www.healthytexaswomen.org/healthcare-programs/breast-cervical-cancer-s ervices or call 2-1-1.

You may also call or visit one of the following BCCS clinics in or near Harris County. Clinics are listed alphabetically by city and clinic name.

UTMB Regional Maternal and Child Health Program Harris Health System Baytown Health Center Angleton 1602 Garth Rd 1108 E Mulberry St, Ste A Baytown, TX 77520 Angleton, TX 77515 713-526-4243 409-266-1888 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/b https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rmchp/rmchp-serv aytown-health-center.aspx ices Map It Map It

Health Center of Southeast Texas - Cleveland The Rose Galleria Branch 6575 W Loop South, Suite 275 307 N William Barnett Ave Bellaire, TX 77401 Cleveland, TX 77327-4061 281-484-4708 281-592-2224 http://www.therose.org/centers/ https://hcset.com/locations/cleveland-branch/

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UTMB Regional Maternal and Child Health Lone Star Family Health Center - Conroe (Main) Program Conroe 605 S Conroe Medical Drive 701 E Davis, Ste A Conroe, TX 77304-4722 Conroe, TX 77301 936-539-4004 409-266-1888 https://www.lonestarfamily.org/ https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rmchp/rmc hp-services

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UTMB Regional Maternal and Child Health Program UTMB Regional Maternal and Child Health Dickinson Program Galveston 3828 Hughes Ct, Suite 104 1005 Harborside Driv, 7th Floor Dickinson, TX 77539 Galveston, TX 77550 409-266-1888 409-266-1888 https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rmchp/rmchp-serv https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rmchp/rmc ices hp-services

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Harris Health System Acres Home Health Center Harris Health System Aldine Health Center 818 Ringold St 4755 Aldine Mail Route Houston, TX 77088 Houston, TX 77039 281-448-6391 281-985-7600 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/acres-h https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/a ome-health-center.aspx ldine-health-center.aspx

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Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital Harris Health System Casa de Amigos Health 1504 Taub Loop Center Houston, TX 77030 1615 N Main St 713-873-2000 Houston, TX 77009 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/ben-tau 713-222-2272 b.aspx https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/c asa-de-amigos-health-center.aspx

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Harris Health System El Franco Lee Health Center Harris Health System Gulfgate Health Center 8901 Boone Rd 7550 Office City Dr Houston, TX 77099 Houston, TX 77012 281-454-0500 713-495-3700 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/el-franc https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/g o-lee-health-center.aspx ulfgate-health-center.aspx

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Harris Health System Martin Luther King Jr. Harris Health System Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Health Center 5656 Kelley St 3550 Swingle Rd Houston, TX 77026 Houston, TX 77047 713-566-5100 713-547-1000 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/lbj.aspx https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/ martin-luther-king-jr-health-center.aspx

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Harris Health System Northwest Health Center Harris Health System Settegast Health Center 1100 W 34th St 9105 N Wayside Dr Houston, TX 77018 Houston, TX 77088 713-861-3939 713-633-2020 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/northwe https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/s st-health-center.aspx ettegast-health-center.aspx

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Harris Health System Smith Clinic Harris Health System Vallbona Health Center 2525 Holly Hall St, Ste A 6630 DeMoss St Houston, TX 77054 Houston, TX 77074 713-566-3600 713-272-2600 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/smith-cl https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/v inic.aspx allbona-health-center.aspx

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The Rose Center for Breast Health Excellence UTMB Regional Maternal and Child Health 12700 N Featherwood Dr, Suite 260 Program Katy Houston, TX 77034 511 Park Grove Dr 281-484-4708 Katy, TX 77450 https://www.therose.org/ 409-266-1888 https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rmchp/rmc hp-services Map It

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UTMB Regional Maternal and Child Health Program Harris Health System Strawberry Health Center New Caney 927 E Shaw Ave 21134 US Hwy 59 Pasadena, TX 77506 New Caney, TX 77357 713-982-5900 281-577-8966 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/s https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rmchp/rmchp-serv trawberry-health-center.aspx ices

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UTMB Regional Maternal and Child Health Program UTMB Regional Maternal and Child Health Pasadena Program Pearland 3737 Red Bluff, Suite 150 2750 E Broadway Pasadena, TX 77503 Pearland, TX 77581 409-266-1888 409-266-1888 https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rmchp/rmchp-serv https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rmchp/rmc ices hp-services

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UTMB Regional Maternal and Child Health Program Sugar Land Coastal Health and Wellness - Texas City 14823 Southwest Fwy 9850-C Emmett F Lowry Expressway Ste A Sugar Land, TX 77478 Texas City, TX 77591-2122 409-266-1888 https://www.gchd.org/clinical-services/locations-a https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rmchp/rmchp-serv nd-hours ices

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Galveston County Health District - Women's Health UTMB Regional Maternal and Child Health Screenings Texas City Program Texas City 9850-C Emmett F Lowry Expressway 2000 Texas Ave Texas City, TX 77591 Texas City, TX 77590 409-938-2236 409-266-1888 https://www.gchd.org/public-health-services/environmen https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rmchp/rmc tal-health-services/woman-s-health-services hp-services Map It Map It

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Teen Health Clinics

Teenage girls age 13 to 25 may be able to receive cervical cancer screening, clinical breast exam and/or the HPV vaccine at one of these Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinics at low or no cost. Parental consent is required for some services if under 18. Pap test is provide starting at age 21. For more information visit https://www.bcm.edu/community/healthcare-outreach/teen-health-clinic/teen-health-clinic-services.

Ben Taub Hospital Clinic Cavalcade Clinic 1504 Taub Loop 3815 Cavalcade St. Houston, TX 77030 Houston, TX 77026 713-873-3601 713-673-1655

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Cullen Clinic Lawn Clinic "5737 Cullen Blvd., Suite 200" 8111 Lawn St. Houston, TX 77021 Houston, TX 77088 713-440-7313 281-847-9970

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LBJ Hospital Clinic Milby High School Clinic 5656 Kelley St. 1601 Broadway St. Houston, TX 77026 Houston, TX 77012 713-566-5612 713-556-5766

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Tejano Center Clinic Wisdom High School Clinic 2950 Broadway St. 6529 Beverly Hill Lane Houston, TX 77017 Houston, TX 77057 713-640-3730 713-556-5705

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Worthing High School Clinic 9215 Scott St. Houston, TX 77051 713-556-5348

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Project VALET (Free Breast Cancer Screening)

Project VALET (Providing Valuable Area Life-Saving Exams in Town) is a mammography education and screening program of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for asymptomatic women ages 40 to 74, who are uninsured, without county assistance and who are patients in participating clinics. Project VALET (PV) addresses barriers of cost and transportation by bringing free mobile mammography to the communities where eligible women reside. Project VALET also provides women with necessary follow-up diagnostic testing if needed, made possible through partnerships with participating facilities.

How to Get a Screening Mammogram

1) To participate in this program, schedule an appointment with one of the following participating clinics. Clinics are listed alphabetically by city and clinic name.

Spring Branch Community Health Center - Cy-Fair Casa El Buen Samaritano Clinic 14060 Dublin St. 7777 Westgreen Blvd. Houston, TX 77085 Cypress, TX 77433-0190 713-721-4101 713-387-7180 https://www.casaelbuen.org/ https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/cy-fair-clinic/

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CHRISTUS St. Mary's Clinic - Wayside Center El Centro de Corazon - Magnolia Health Center 2002 S. Wayside Drive, Suite B 7037 Capitol St Houston, TX 77023 Houston, TX 77011-4643 713-803-1840 713-660-1880 https://www.christusfoundation.org/programs/christu https://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/locations/magnoli s-st-marys-clinic/ a-health-center/

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Houston Health Department - La Nueva Casa Houston Health Department - Northside Health Health Center Center 1809 North Main St 8504 Schuller Rd Houston, TX 77009 Houston, TX 77093 832-395-0570 832-393-5428 http://www.houstontx.gov/health/HealthCenters/ http://www.houstontx.gov/health/HealthCenters/

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Houston Health Department - Sunnyside Health Ibn Sina Wilcrest Community Medical Clinic Center 11226 S Wilcrest Dr 4605 Wilmington St Houston, TX 77099 Houston, TX 77051 281-977-7462 832-393-5428 https://www.ibnsinafoundation.org/locations/ http://www.houstontx.gov/health/HealthCenters/

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Legacy Community Health Services - Baker-Ripley Legacy Community Health Services - Fifth Clinic Ward/Lyons Clinic 6500 Rookin St, Bldg B, Ste 200 3811 Lyons Ave Houston, TX 77074-5019 Houston, TX 77020-8306 713-351-7350 832-548-5400 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/sout https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/fifth hwest/ ward/

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Legacy Community Health Services - Santa Clara Legacy Community Health Services - Southwest Clinic Clinic 5616 Lawndale, Ste. A108 6441 High Star Houston, TX 77023-3821 Houston, TX 77074-5005 713-921-0075 832-548-5300 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/east- https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/sout end/ hwest/

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San Jose Clinic Spring Branch Community Health Center - 2615 Fannin Street Hillendahl Clinic Houston, TX 77002 1615 Hillendahl, Ste 100 713-228-9411 Houston, TX 77055-3402 http://www.sanjoseclinic.org/ 713-462-6565 https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/hillendahl-clinic/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - Pitner Spring Branch Community Health Center - Whole Clinic Life Clinic 8575 Pitner Rd 1905 Jacquelyn Dr Houston, TX 77080-2010 Houston, TX 77055-2502 713-462-6545 713-231-5767 https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/pitner-clinic/ https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/wholelife-clinic/

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V-Care Clinic Pasadena Medical and Dental - Christ Clinic of Katy Fairmont 25722 Kingsland Blvd, Suite 111 1017 Fairmont Pkwy Katy, TX 77494 Pasadena, TX 77504 281-391-0190 714-944-2275 https://christclinickaty.org/ https://www.vcareclinics.org/

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2) Receive breast health education, at one of the participating clinics to learn what to expect at a mammogram and the importance of early detection for breast cancer.

3) Call and schedule the screening mammogram.

Should diagnostic test(s) be required, patients will be referred to a participating organization that provides services to low-income and uninsured women. Diagnostic exams are paid through Project VALET for women who received a screening mammogram through this program.

For more information on Project VALET, visit https://www.texascancer.info/breast/.

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Healthy Texas Women

Healthy Texas Women is a program dedicated to offering women's health and family planning at no cost to eligible women in Texas.

Healthy Texas Women provides a wide variety of women's health and core family planning services, including pelvic examinations, breast and cervical cancer screenings, clinical breast examination, mammograms, and other services. The program pays only for specific services. If a health problem such as cancer is found, you will be referred to a doctor or clinic that can treat you. You can receive these benefits if you:

Are a woman between the ages of 18 to 44 years old. (Women are considered 18 years of age on the day of her 18th birthday and 44 years of age through the last day of the month of her 45th birthday.)

Are a woman between the ages of 15 to 17 years old and have a parent or legal guardian apply, renew, and report changes to your case on your behalf. (Women are considered 15 years of age the first day of the month of her 15th birthday and 17 years of age through the day before her 18th birthday.)

Are a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.

Are a resident of Texas.

Don't have health insurance.

Are not pregnant.

Meet the income requirements - monthly family income below 200% Federal Poverty Level. (See website for details.)

For more information, visit the website at https://www.healthytexaswomen.org/healthcare-programs/healthy- texas-women/htw-who-can-apply or call 2-1-1. Pick a language and then press 2. If you can't connect to 2-1-1, call 1-877-541-7905 (toll-free).

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Other Screening Programs

Free Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Texas, but the number of people dying from this disease is dropping. One reason may be that colorectal cancer can be prevented by screening people who do not have any symptoms of cancer.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is working with primary care clinics to get this life-saving screening to patients in Texas communities who are not otherwise able to afford or access it.

The FIT stool test is a colon cancer screening exam you can do at home. It is easy and it may save your life. To get a free FIT test through this program you should:

Have a low-income and no medical insurance Be between 45 and 75 years old Not have any symptoms of colorectal cancer (rectal bleeding or blood in stool, persistent changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss) Not have inflammatory bowel disease (acute diarrhea, colitis, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)

If your FIT test from a participating clinic shows that you have blood in your stool, you will be offered a free colonoscopy.

Contact a clinic from the list, below, to find out if you qualify to receive the free FIT colon cancer test. Patients who have already been diagnosed with colorectal polyps or cancer, or who have family members with colon polyps or colon cancer, should talk to a health care provider at the clinic about screening options. Clinics are listed alphabetically by city and clinic name.

These projects are funded in part by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). For more information, visit https://www.texascancer.info/prevscrntreat/colonscreen.html.

St. Hope Foundation - Bellaire Community Legacy Community Health Services - San Jacinto Clinic Health Center 4301 Garth Rd, Ste 400 6800 West Loop S, Ste 560 Baytown, TX 77521-3159 Bellaire, TX 77401-4516 281-420-8400 713-839-7111 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/baytown/ https://www.offeringhope.org/our-locations

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Legacy Community Health Services - Deer Spring Branch Community Health Center - Cy-Fair Park Clinic Clinic 3430 Center St. 7777 Westgreen Blvd. Deer Park, TX 77536-5056 Cypress, TX 77433-0190 281-628-2040 713-387-7180 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/ https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/cy-fair-clinic/ deer-park/

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Avenue 360 - South Central Avenue 360 - Southwest Clinic 4405 Griggs 14095 S Main St Houston, TX 77021-2815 Houston, TX 77035-5447 832-962-4111 832-830-8345 https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-locations/houston-s https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-locations/h outh-central-clinic/ ouston-southwest-clinic/

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Avenue 360 - Spring Cypress Avenue 360 (formerly HACS Clinic) - Main 17010 Sugar Pine Drive Campus Houston, TX 77090-2213 2150 West 18th St, Suite 300 281-537-8627 Houston, TX 77008-5200 https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-locations/spring-cyp 713-426-0027 ress-clinic/ https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-locations/h ouston-heights-main-campus/

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Bee Busy Wellness Center - Brays Oaks Clinic - Bee Busy Wellness Center - Bay Area Clinic Main Location 1300 Bay Area Blvd, Suite 200 8785 W. Bellfort Houston, TX 77058-2505 Houston, TX 77031-2403 713-771-2292 713-771-2292 https://mybbwc.org/bay-area-location/ https://mybbwc.org/main-clinic-location/

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Bee Busy Wellness Center - Sharpstown Clinic Casa El Buen Samaritano 10039 Bissonnet, Suite 250 14060 Dublin St. Houston, TX 77036-7852 Houston, TX 77085 713-771-2292 713-721-4101 https://mybbwc.org/west-wood-location/ https://www.casaelbuen.org/

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Community Health Network - Scarsdale CHRISTUS St. Mary's Clinic - Wayside Center Family Health Center 2002 S. Wayside Drive, Suite B 10851 Scarsdale Blvd Suite 160 Houston, TX 77023 Houston, TX 77089-5737 713-803-1840 281-816-3317 https://www.christusfoundation.org/programs/christus-st- https://mychn.org/locations/scarsdale-family-hea marys-clinic/ lth-center/

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El Centro de Corazon - Magnolia Health El Centro de Corazon - Eastwood Health Center Center 412 Telephone Rd 7037 Capitol St Houston, TX 77023-1840 Houston, TX 77011-4643 713-660-1880 713-660-1880 https://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/locations/eastwood-he https://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/locations/ma alth-center/ gnolia-health-center/

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Healthcare for the Homeless Houston - Star of Hope HOPE Clinic Aldine Men's Development Center Outreach 3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd, Building C, Suite 200 1811 Ruiz St Houston, TX 77039-5612 Houston, TX 77002-1321 713-773-0803 713-226-5426 https://www.hopechc.org/locations/hope-aldine- https://www.homeless-healthcare.org/locations-schedules clinic/

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HOPE Clinic Main HOPE Clinic Alief 7001 Corporate Drive, Ste 120 14438 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, TX 77036-5113 Houston, TX 77083-7520 713-773-0803 713-773-0803 https://www.hopechc.org/locations/hope-main-cl https://www.hopechc.org/locations/hope-alief-clinic/ inic/

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Legacy Community Health Services - HOPE Clinic West Bissonnet (OB/GYN) 12121 Westheimer Rd, Ste. 205 12667 Bissonnet St # 17 Houston, TX 77077-6654 Houston, TX 77099-1331 713-773-0803 281-498-6100 https://www.hopechc.org/locations/hope-west-clinic/ https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/ alief/

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Legacy Community Health Services - Fifth Ward/Lyons Legacy Community Health Services - Clinic Mapleridge Clinic 3811 Lyons Ave 6550 Mapleridge St, Ste 106 Houston, TX 77020-8306 Houston, TX 77081-4629 832-548-5400 713-779-7200 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/fifthward/ https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/ southwest/ Map It Map It

Legacy Community Health Services - Legacy Community Health Services - Montrose Clinic Northline Clinic 1415 California St 5598-A1 North Freeway Houston, TX 77006-2602 Houston, TX 77076-4702 832-548-5100 281-628-2030 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/montros https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/ e/ northline/

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Legacy Community Health Services - Legacy Community Health Services - Santa Clara Clinic Southwest Clinic 5616 Lawndale, Ste. A108 6441 High Star Houston, TX 77023-3821 Houston, TX 77074-5005 713-921-0075 832-548-5300 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/east-end/ https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/ southwest/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - San Jose Clinic Hillendahl Clinic 2615 Fannin Street 1615 Hillendahl, Ste 100 Houston, TX 77002 Houston, TX 77055-3402 713-228-9411 713-462-6565 http://www.sanjoseclinic.org/ https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/hillendahl-cl inic/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - Spring Branch Community Health Center - Pitner Clinic Whole Life Clinic 8575 Pitner Rd 1905 Jacquelyn Dr Houston, TX 77080-2010 Houston, TX 77055-4516 713-462-6545 713-231-5767 https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/pitner-clinic/ https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/wholelife-cli nic/

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St. Hope Foundation - Greenspoint Community Health V-Care Clinic Houston Medical Center 8121 Broadway, Suite 103 255 Northpoint Drive, Ste 200 Houston, TX 77061 Houston, TX 77060-3268 713-640-2273 832-300-8040 https://www.vcareclinics.org/ https://www.offeringhope.org/our-locations

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Avenue 360 - Humble Vecino Health Centers - Denver Harbor Family Clinic 9816 Memorial Blvd., Suite 120 424 Hahlo St Humble, TX 77338-4255 Houston, TX 77020-3022 281-570-2525 713-674-3326 https://avenue360.org/houston-clinic-locations/h https://denverharborclinic.org/ ouston-humble-clinic/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - Christ Clinic of Katy Katy Clinic 25722 Kingsland Blvd, Suite 111 5502 1st Street Katy, TX 77494 Katy, TX 77493-2472 281-391-0190 713-231-5757 https://christclinickaty.org/ https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/katy-clinic/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - West Pasadena Health Center Houston Clinic 908 Southmore Ave Ste 100 19333 Clay Rd Pasadena, TX 77502-1120 Katy, TX 77449-4001 713-554-1091 713-462-6555 https://www.pasadenahealthcenter.com/ https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/west-houston-clinic/

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V-Care Clinic Pasadena Medical and Dental - V-Care Clinic Pasadena Medical and Dental Fairmont 2615 Strawberry Road 1017 Fairmont Pkwy Pasadena, TX 77502 Pasadena, TX 77504 713-944-2273 714-944-2275 https://www.vcareclinics.org/ https://www.vcareclinics.org/

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San Jose Clinic - Fort Bend Shifa Clinic of Houston - Synott Clinic (Sugar 1615 Avenue E Land) Rosenberg, TX 77471 10415 Synott Rd., Building D 832-945-6711 Sugar Land, TX 77498 https://www.sanjoseclinic.org/ 281-561-5767 https://shifausahouston.org/clinic-list/

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Project DERM (Free Skin Cancer Screening)

Project DERM aims to reduce the risk of skin cancer by providing Houston-area underserved and underinsured residents with skin cancer education and screening services at no cost to participants. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is currently partnering with the following clinics to provide free skin cancer screenings for low-income, uninsured residents, ages 18 and up. To schedule a screening appointment you may contact the clinics directly. Clinics are listed alphabetically by city and clinic name. For more information on Project DERM, visit https://www.texascancer.info/prevscrntreat/skinscreen.html.

Legacy Community Health Services - Mapleridge Spring Branch Community Health Center - Cy-Fair Clinic Clinic 6550 Mapleridge St, Ste 106 7777 Westgreen Blvd. Houston, TX 77081-4629 Cypress, TX 77433-0190 713-779-7200 713-387-7180 https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/region/sou https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/cy-fair-clinic/ thwest/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - Spring Branch Community Health Center - Pitner Hillendahl Clinic Clinic 1615 Hillendahl, Ste 100 8575 Pitner Rd Houston, TX 77055-3402 Houston, TX 77080-2010 713-462-6565 713-462-6545 https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/hillendahl-clinic/ https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/pitner-clinic/

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Spring Branch Community Health Center - Whole V-Care Clinic Pasadena Medical and Dental - Life Clinic Fairmont 1905 Jacquelyn Dr 1017 Fairmont Pkwy Houston, TX 77055-2502 Pasadena, TX 77504 713-231-5767 713-944-2275 https://www.sbchc.net/our-locations/wholelife-clinic/ https://www.vcareclinics.org/ Map It Map It

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Cancer Screening)

You may contact The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to ask about free or low cost screening for cancer that it may offer. The number to call is 1-877-MDA-6789 (1-877-632-6789), or visit the website: https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/contact-us.html

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Appointments

When you go for your appointment, be sure to bring any medical records you have. This information will help the doctor understand your needs better. For example, bring:

Results of past medical or lab tests Records of any treatments you have had A list of any medicines you are taking right now

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What if I still cannot get help for cancer care?

If you cannot get help from the county program or a Federally Qualified Health Center, you may want to call one of the hospitals below.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has named four cancer centers in Texas as leaders in cancer research. Two centers are in Houston, one is in Dallas and one is in San Antonio. These centers focus on finding new treatments for cancer through clinical trial testing. To find out more, visit the websites or call the numbers below:

The Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine (713) 798-2262 https://www.bcm.edu/academic-centers/dan-l-duncan-comprehensive-cancer-center

Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center 214-645-8300 or 817-882-2700 https://utswmed.org/cancer/

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 1-877-MDA-6789 (1-877-632-6789) https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/contact-us.html

UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center 1-800-340-2872 or 210-450-1000 https://cancer.uthscsa.edu/

You may want to contact other hospitals in your area that may also treat low-income or uninsured patients. You would need to contact each hospital to find out if you can make an appointment to be seen. Please visit the Texas Cancer Information Hospitals page at https://www.texascancer.info/prevscrntreat/hospitals.html to search for a hospital in your area that does cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment or continuing care.

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Where can I learn more about cancer?

There are many groups that help cancer patients. These groups may offer financial assistance, support services or free information about cancer. You can get a list of these groups from the National Cancer Institute by clicking on or typing in the following link:

https://supportorgs.cancer.gov/

You may also call the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service (CIS) at 1-800-4- CANCER (1-800-422-6237). The American Cancer Society (ACS) also has support groups and information about cancer. You may call 1-800-227-2345 or go to the website: https://www.cancer.org/

LIVESTRONG has information about financial assistance and support groups. Call 1-855-220-7777 or visit the website: https://www.livestrong.org

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a breast cancer helpline. Call 1-877-456-6636 (1-877-GOKOMEN) or visit the website: https://www.komen.org

Visit the Texas Cancer Information (texascancer.info) website at https://www.texascancer.info/ for lists of doctors, hospitals, breast, colon and skin cancer screening services and hospices. You can find support, counseling, education and other help such as transportation, housing and medical equipment by clicking on Find Cancer Services.

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I have been told I have cancer. Where do I go?

If you have been told that you need treatment for cancer and:

You live in Harris County You make a low income You do not have health insurance You cannot get Medicare or Medicaid

You may be able to get help through one of the programs listed below. Each one may have different rules about how you qualify and apply for services, so call the number listed for more information.

Harris Health Financial Assistance Program (HHFA): https://www.harrishealth.org/access-care/patient-eligibility

Harris Health System's mission is to improve our community's health by delivering high-quality healthcare to Harris County residents. While medical care is not free at our facilities, there is financial assistance for those who qualify. Based on your household income, you may qualify for partial financial assistance, on a sliding scale. To qualify for financial assistance, household income may not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.

All Harris Health patients are asked to make a minimum payment at the time of their hospital or clinic visit, except for pediatric and prenatal care visits. Service fees do not apply to patients in the Healthcare for the Homeless Program or other insurance plans. Insurance plan copays will be collected according to plan requirements.

You will need to fill out a form and provide:

Harris Health Financial Assistance Program P.O. Box 300488 Houston, TX 77230 713-566-6509

You may drop off your completed application along with verification proofs at one of the following locations.

Acres Home Health Center 818 Ringold St. Houston, TX 77088 713-566-6509 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Fourth Thursday of every month, open 7 a.m.-11 a.m.

El Franco Lee Health Center 8901 Boone Rd. Houston, TX 77099 713-566-6509 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Second Wednesday of every month, open 8 a.m.-noon

Eligibility Service Center 3550-A Swingle Rd. Houston, TX 77047 713-566-6509 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Fourth Thursday of every month, open 7 a.m.-noon

Strawberry Health Center 925 Shaw Ave. Pasadena, TX 77506 713-566-6509 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Third Wednesday of every month, open 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

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Strawberry Health Center 927 E. Shaw Rd. Pasadena, TX 77506-1430 713-982-5900 https://www.harrishealth.org/locations-hh/Pages/stra wberry-health-center.aspx

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For U. S. Military Veterans

Health Benefits Hotline: 1-877-222-VETS(8387)

You may also call or visit the following VA facilities in or near Harris County. Clinics are listed alphabetically by city and clinic name.

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Richmond VA Clinic 22001 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200 Richmond, TX 77469-7002 832-595-7700 https://www.houston.va.gov/locations/Richmond_VA_Ou tpatient_Clinic.asp Map It

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Appointments

When you go for your appointment, be sure to bring any medical records you have. This information will help the doctor understand your needs better. For example, bring:

Results of past medical or lab tests Records of any treatments you have had A list of any medicines you are taking right now

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What if I still cannot get help for cancer care?

If you cannot get help from the county program or a Federally Qualified Health Center, you may want to call one of the hospitals below.

The Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine (713) 798-2262 https://www.bcm.edu/academic-centers/dan-l-duncan-comprehensive-cancer-center

Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center 214-645-8300 or 817-882-2700 https://utswmed.org/cancer/

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 1-877-MDA-6789 (1-877-632-6789) https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/contact-us.html

UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center 1-800-340-2872 or 210-450-1000 https://cancer.uthscsa.edu/

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Where can I learn more about cancer?

https://supportorgs.cancer.gov/

You may also call the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service (CIS) at 1-800-4- CANCER (1-800-422-6237).

The American Cancer Society (ACS) also has support groups and information about cancer. You may call 1-800-227-2345 or go to the website: https://www.cancer.org/

LIVESTRONG has information about financial assistance and support groups. Call 1-855-220-7777 or visit the website: https://www.livestrong.org

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a breast cancer helpline. Call 1-877-456-6636 (1-877-GOKOMEN) or visit the website: https://www.komen.org

Print or Download Access to Cancer Care for Low-Income and Uninsured Patients

Click on one of the following links to download or print a PDF (updated 08/24/2021) of all access to care information for Harris County. Please note: For the most up-to-date information, use the interactive search tool at https://www.texascancer.info/access/.

access_harris.pdf (English)

acceso_espanol_harris.pdf (en español)

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Information on Harris County last updated on 08/24/2021

Date of search: 08/24/2021