www.heart.org/HEARTORG/

Healthy For Good is a revolutionary movement to inspire you to create lasting change in your health and your life, one small step at a time. The approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well.

You don’t need a guilt trip. We know you know. You want to be Healthy For Good. And we’re here to help. We’ll keep you on track with shareable tips, videos and hacks. If you sign up now, you’ll receive our new, downloadable Holiday Healthy Eating guide and recipe booklet as a thank-you gift!

Click here and then click on the red ‘join the movement’ button to join!

Get Moving: Easy Tips to Get Active!

Take the first step. Start with walking! Why? It's easy and it works!

We've got the tools and resources to get you on the right path to a healthier lifestyle.

It's Easy

 Walking is the simplest way to start and continue a fitness journey.

 Walking costs nothing to get started.

 Walking is easy and safe.

It Works

 Walking for as few as 30 minutes a day provides heart health benefits.

 Walking is one of the most effective form of exercise to achieve heart health. 

Click here for more information.

For more information on how to lead a healthier life style, click here. This includes information on healthy eating, physical activity, healthy kids, weight management, stress management, tips to quit smoking, workplace health solutions, and so much more!

Baylor Scott & White: Community Care- Carrollton

http://www.bcccarrollton.com/Pages/default.aspx

BSW Community Care – Carrollton

4325 Josey Lane
Suite 103
Carrollton, TX 75010

Phone: 469.800.1200

Baylor Scott & White Community Care – Carrollton is devoted to the total health care of uninsured and under served people of Carrollton and its surrounding communities.  We provide continuing medical care for individuals and their family members of all ages, from children 5 and older to the elderly.  

Our expertise is based on the knowledge of our patients in the context of their community.  This community has a very high incidence of uninsured residents, many of which suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes.  Our primary focus is on providing a medical home to those residents that are in need in order to assist in their overall health and wellness.  ​

Appointment Information

Click here for more details regarding making an appointment.

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Baylor Scott & White Community Care – Carrollton offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Our physicians and staff are able to provide a variety of health services allowing patients to receive all of their health care needs within our office.

We welcome new patients and can often accommodate same day appointments.

Making an Appointment

On your first visit, we will begin a permanent record. Please bring any medications you are taking, so that we may accurately determine the dosage and frequency. We will ask you to complete a medical history and registration form. Please bring your insurance card and try to arrive at least thirty minutes early for your first visit. If you have been under the care of another doctor, we may ask your permission to transfer some of your records.

We have three appointment categories that take up varying amounts of time:

 Annual Exams or New Patient Visits – Plan on spending one hour including check-in time, filling out forms, and the actual physician visit.

 Follow-up Exams – Thirty minutes

 Sick Visits - Varies depending on the illness, plan on at least thirty minutes.

The Bridge Breast Network

Assistance with breast cancer diagnostic and treatment services

http://www.bridgebreast.org/

Contact

4000 Junius Street
Dallas, TX 75246
214-821-3820
877-258-1396 (toll free)
214-821-0869 (fax)

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM   Mon – Thu
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM   Fri

The Bridge Breast Network saves lives by providing access to diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer to low income, uninsured and underinsured individuals.

The Bridge Breast Network offers dignity, respect and support through:

 Preservation of client’s privacy

 Timely referrals to the best medical treatment available

 Connection to community resources and services

The Bridge Breast Network achieves its goals through:

 The generosity of our donors

 The dedication of medical providers, volunteers and staff

 Commitment to our mission

 Click here for more information on services offered.

CHIP and Children's Medicaid

This information comes from https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health/child/childrens-medicaid

CHIP and Children’s Medicaid both cover services needed to keep kids healthy, including:

 Dentist visits, cleanings, and fillings

 Eye exams and glasses

 Choice of doctors, regular checkups, and office visits

 Prescription drugs and vaccines

 Access to medical specialists and mental health care

 Hospital care and services

 Medical supplies, X-rays, and lab tests

 Treatment of special health needs

 Treatment of pre-existing conditions

If a child getting Medicaid has a disability or long-lasting illness, we will find out if the child can get special services.

Children’s Medicaid is free

If we find your child can get Children’s Medicaid, there is no cost to you for service.

CHIP fees vary based on your income

If we find your child can get CHIP, your enrollment fee and co-pays will be based on your family’s income. Enrollment fees are $50 or less per family, per year. Co-pays for doctor visits and prescriptions range from $3 to $5 for lower-income families and $20 to $35 for higher-income families.

http://www.211texas.org/  2-1-1 Texas, a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs. We accomplish this through the work of our 25 Area Information Centers (AICs) across the state. 2-1-1 Texas is an available 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905, and find information about resources in your local community. Whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know.

Metrocrest Community Clinic

Metrocrest Community Clinic – (972) 484-8444

Metrocrest Community Clinic is a 501 (c)(3) charitable medical clinic serving the uninsured and underinsured populations. Available opportunities are medical assistant intern, student nurses, health information, health promotion/marketing/social media, and computer programming. Hours are Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. A background check will be required.

Website: www.metrocrestcommunityclinic.org

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE?

Our intention is to make healthcare as accessible as possible! Because of this, we gladly see any patient for urgent care services that walks in our doors.

NO ID, NO APPOINTMENT, NO INSURANCE required!

Walk in our doors when we’re open and we’ll do our best to take care of your urgent needs and help you find your next step for long term solutions. We recommend a $10 donation to help cover your visit.

LOCATION: 9780 LBJ FREEWAY SUITE 124 DALLAS TX 75243

Mon/Tues: 9am-3pm

Wed/Thurs: 9am-3:30pm

Fri/Select Saturdays: 9am-12pm

http://questcareclinic.org/

Medicaid and CHIP

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offers low-cost health coverage for children from birth through age 18. CHIP is designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford to buy private health coverage.

Click here to be taken directly to the CHIP website for more details.

Some people with little or no money might be able to get health benefits through a variety of state programs.

If you can’t get benefits from one of these programs, there are other options. Find health insurance by going to www.HealthCare.gov.

Click here to apply for Medicaid coverage.

See if you qualify for Medicaid based on income alone

Find out if your state is expanding Medicaid and if you qualify based only on your income. We’ll also tell you if you qualify for savings on a health insurance plan instead.

Click here to find out.

Medicaid for Adults

Go to YourTexasBenefits.com and start an application for CHIP and Children's Medicaid.

A person:

 Either: (1) is age 65 or older, or (2) has a disability that is expected to last a year or longer.

 Needs 30 or more days of non-stop, long-term care.

 On SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

 Has little or no money.

 Doesn’t own or is not paying for items over a certain value. (Items that aren’t counted are homes, vehicles, limited amount of burial funds, personal belongings, and some types of life insurance.)

 Have a physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental disability.

 Are working

 Don’t live all the time in a nursing home, state hospital, or intermediate care facility for people with intellectual disabilities.  

Cost

A person who gets Medicaid for long-term care must pay part of the cost by first using all his or her own money, except for a small monthly amount for personal needs and costs like health insurance premiums.  

People that “buy-in” to Medicaid coverage by making monthly payments.

If you have Medicaid coverage, there is a Medicare saving program that helps pay for some or all the Medicare monthly payments.  

Again, go to https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs for the programs that are provided.  

Emergency Dentists in Dallas

SAME-DAY DENTAL CARE 7 DAYS A WEEK

Emergency Dental Care USA in Farmers Branch provides a full range of emergency, general and cosmetic dental services to those in need of convenient dental care in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our services include:

• Root canals
• Common extractions
• Surgical extractions
• Implants
• Dentures
• Broken teeth
• Wisdom teeth
• Crowns/bridges
• Routine cleanings
• Toothaches
• Cavities/fillings
• Swollen jaw
• Periodontal scaling
• Partials

VCare Clinic Carrollton

Medical & Dental

1445 Mac Arthur Drive, Suite # 122

Carrollton, Texas 75007

Phone: 972-245-1200

Fax: 972-245-9140

Operations:

9 am – 3 pm Mon – Fri

9 am – 1 pm Sat

Health Services of North Texas

https://www.healthntx.org/

We gladly accept Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, most Medical Insurance and offer a sliding fee scale.

Health Services of North Texas, Inc. (HSNT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing excellent medical care for the entire family from newborns to grandparents including prenatal care, counseling services, as well as chronic and infectious disease care management.

At Health Services of North Texas, our staff is committed to providing compassionate service using an approach that provides the highest level of care, while giving our patients the tools they need to take charge of their health. HSNT is a responsive organization with a long history of providing for the changing needs of our communities.

Need to Contact Us:

For appointments at any of our locations

please call toll free (800) 974-2437 or (940) 381-1501

Mailing Address:
Health Services of North Texas
4401 N. I-35 Suite 312
Denton, TX 76207

Click here to be taken directly to the Woven Health Clinic which was formerly known as Metrocrest Community Clinic.

Woven Health Clinic is a 501(c)(3) community healthcare clinic that helps uninsured and under-insured adults build healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Through an innovative patient-centric model of healthcare, Woven Health provides high-quality integrated care–focused on wellness and disease prevention–that’s accessible, affordable and comprehensive.

Woven Health Clinic

1 Medical Pkwy, Suite 149

Farmers Branch, TX 75234

info@wovenhealthclinic.com

972-484-8444

Woven Health Clinic, formerly Metrocrest Community Clinic, is a 501c3 charitable clinic that provides primary health care services and is a medical home for people who live in Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, and Farmers Branch, Dallas and surrounding areas that cannot afford healthcare.

Click here to contact Woven Health Clinic. As of December 2017, qualifications are NOT based on income. You pay a $25 fee on your first visit. Please call Woven Health Clinic directly for more information: 972-484-4444.

PediPlace

https://www.pediplace.org/

Mission:
Making healthcare a reality for every kid.

Vision:
Providing quality, compassionate, family-centered healthcare to North Texas children with limited access to care.

PediPlace is a non-profit pediatric healthcare practice for children from birth through eighteen years of age who are uninsured or who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) benefits.

PediPlace is designated by the State of Texas as a site serving a medically underserved population. We provide a medical home for children that tend to be from low income families who otherwise would go without care or who would unnecessarily use the emergency room.

Click here for more info on programs and services offered.

Our service model, primarily utilizing nurse practitioners and physician assistants, provides quality care at lower costs. While not a free clinic, PediPlace will not deny services if a family is unable to pay.

CLick here to get contact info.