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- Breast & Cervical Cancer Services
- Early Prenatal Services
- Family Planning Services
- Healthy Texas Women
- Primary Health Care
- STD Testing & Treatment
- Texas Health Steps
Breast & Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS)
Services Include:
- Annual pap smear
- Biopsy as indicated
- Mammogram
- Medicaid Application for women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer
Application
Early Prenatal Services
Eligible clients
- Female that is currently pregnant
- Meet income guidelines at or below 250% Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Texas resident
We will need proof of income and residency. Complete application at 1902 Shelton. Please call for an appointment.
Adjunctive Eligibility
Proof of Benefits Program with one of the following:
- Medicaid
- SNAP
- TANF
- WIC
Early Prenatal Services
- Early OB exam and labs
- Education
- Provision of Prenatal vitamins if needed
- Referral for ultrasound
Once approved for Pregnancy Medicaid, you will be referred to the Doctor of your choice to continue prenatal care and delivery.
Family Planning
Eligible clients
- Male or female, 64 years and younger
- Meet income guidelines at or below 250% Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Texas Resident
Will need proof of income and residency. Complete application at 1902 Shelton. Please call for an appointment.
Adjunctive Eligibility
Proof of Benefits Program with one of the following:
- Medicaid
- SNAP
- TANF
- WIC
Services of Family Planning
- Annual Exam
- Birth Control Method
- Lab testing / STD Testing
- Pap smear
Family Planning Services also available for self-pay clients and Medicaid clients with Traditional or Managed CARE Medicaid.
Healthy Texas Women (HTW)
Eligible Clients
- Are not pregnant
- Do not have any health insurance
- Meet income guidelines at or below 200% FPL (Federal Poverty Level)
- Texas resident
- U.S. Citizen or Legal immigrant
- Women 15 to 44 years
We will need proof of income, proof of citizenship and proof of Texas residency.
Adjunctive Eligibility
Proof of Benefits Program with one of the following:
- Medicaid
- SNAP
- TANF
- WIC
Services of HTW
- Annual Exam
- Birth Control Method
- Lab testing / STD Testing
- Pap smear
Applications can be completed online at Healthy Texas Women or by phone at 211 or in person at 1902 Shelton.
Primary Health Care (PHC) - MAAC Program
Eligible clients
- Meet income guidelines at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Men, women, and children, 64 years and younger
- No health insurance
- Texas resident
Complete application at 1902 Shelton.
Services for PHC
- Annual Exam
- Care of Chronic Health Conditions including prescriptions for medications
- Lab testing / STD testing
- Sick visits for children only, with income 250% below FPL
- Well-child check-up
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing & Treatment
MERCY's STI clinic offers comprehensive sexual health care that includes education, prevention, testing, and treatment. The cost of testing is $20 and includes HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia.
Hepatitis C testing is also available for an additional $15. The clinic offers free STI testing on the first Monday of every month from 8 to 10 am and 1 to 3 pm on a walk-in basis. Free condoms are available at any time.
Additional Information
- Hours: Monday through Thursday beginning at 8 am
- Phone: 325-437-4963
STD Testing
- Cost - $20
- Free STD clinic the first Monday of every month, except holidays
- Hours 8 am to 11 am, 1 pm to 3 pm
- Hepatitis C - $15
- Testing for STDs is available Monday through Thursday starting at 8 am with a limited number of patients a day seen on a walk-in basis.
PrEP & PEP
ATCPHD's PrEP and PEP programs are located at MERCY Health Care Center. PrEP is when HIV-negative people take an oral pill once a day before coming into contact with HIV. PrEP must be taken for at least 7 to 20 days to reach optimal levels of protection. PEP is when HIV-negative people take anti-HIV medications after coming into contact with HIV. PEP must be taken within 72 hours of exposure.
Additional Information
- Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
- Phone: Call Melissa Holland, RN at 325-437-4963
ATCPHD's Primary Health Care (PHC) and Texas Health Steps programs are located at MERCY Health Care Center. The Primary Health Care program provides eligible adults and children with yearly exams and treatment for a variety of medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Texas Health Steps provides primary healthcare services for children ages 0 to 20 years old that have Medicaid. Both programs have specific eligibility criteria.
Additional Information
- Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
- Phone: Please call the MERCY Clinic at 325-676-6634