HEALTH RESOURCES
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HEALTH RESOURCES
HEALTH RESOURCES THE GIFT OF SIGHT PROGRAM , created by Len Crafters, provides free vision care and eyewear to underprivileged individuals. Project Hope is listed with the service and low-income Project Hope participants can be referred by either Jana or Joyce for the program. You can also donate to this program by dropping off your old prescription glasses or non prescription sunglasses at a Lens Crafters in the area. COMMUNITY DENTAL PROGRAMS OF COLLIN COUNTY Provides primary dental care; examinations, cleaning, restorations and extractions for low income children, ages 1-20, who qualify for the National School Lunch Program or Medicaid. Plano clinic sees low income senior citizens age 55+ Plano: 972-633-3380, Tues./Thurs, Fri. 8:00-4:30 McKinney: 972-424-1460 X 5580 DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC - Collin Community College McKinney Located on the first floor in the A wing of the college's Central Park Campus in McKinney, the Dental Hygiene Center houses a clinic, rec eption room, radiology darkroom and laboratory. Through expert faculty, a fully equipped laboratory and clinical facility, the Dental Hygiene Center creates an environment for students to gain professional experience and provides quality dental hygiene se rvices to community members, college employees and students. . Services and Fees Oral Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning) General Public $15 Senior citizens $10 CCCC faculty, staff and students $10 X-rays Full Mouth Series X-rays or Panoramic Film General Public $15 CCCC faculty, staff and students $10 Bite Wing X-rays $5 Pit and Fissure Sealant Application Each quadrant $5 Appointments are required to receive dental hygiene care. Approximately two and one half hours should be allowed for each appointment. Multiple appointments will be needed for adults. Patients should be prepared to pay at their first appointment with cash or a personal check. Fees are set for each procedure, regardless of the number of appointments required to complete each procedure. Clinic hours will vary each semester. Please call the Dental Hygiene Center at 972 -548-6537 or 972-516-5030 for current hours of operation COLLIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Collin County McKinney Plaza Location 825 N. McDonald St . McKinney, TX 75069 Email: hc@collincountytx.gov Phone: 972-548-5500 (McKinney) 972-424-1460 ext. 5500 (Metro) Fax: 972-548-5550 Immunizations Vaccines are administered to both children and adults. Adult immunizations are given at our main office in McKinney. Children immunizations are given at our main office as well as outreach clinics in Frisco and Plano. Tuberculosis Clinic Our TB Clinic offers testing and X -ray referral services to patients who have been exposed or are at risk of being exposed to the TB germ. We also offer treatmen t services to persons who have had a positive reaction to TB and need an evaluation for medication. STD/HIV Clinic Our clinic provides comprehensive services for the screening, c ounseling, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. We strive to maintain the highest level of confidentiality in order to honor patients' rights to privacy. Breast Cancer Services Under the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation grant, the Collin County Health Care Breast Cancer Services provides annual screenings and treatment referrals to low -income, uninsured Collin County female residents aged 40 years or older. Travel Medicine Are you planning a trip overseas? Visit our Travel Medicine page for information regarding travel vaccines and how to protect yourself and your family wh ile traveling. WIC: Women, Infants & Children **more info below on WIC** WIC is a special supplemental food program that provides nutrition education and food vouchers for qualifying children and infants, as well as pregnant, breastfeeding, and post -partum women. Collin County Indigent Program ***more info below on PrimaCare clinics *** This program provides health care services to indigent citizens of Collin County who have a household income of less than 100% of the federal poverty level. Proof of income and resource standard for determining eligibility are required. Contact our main office number listed above for more information. Citizens who qualify for the indigent program may also receive care at any area PrimaCare clinic. Visit the PrimaCare website for clinic locations and hours .. ** WIC 972-424-1460 ext. 5543 Eligibility Requirements Pregnant women; women who are breastfeeding baby under one yrs; women who have had a baby in the past 6 mos. Children under the age of five. Meet household income: at or below 185% of fed eral poverty level. Offices in McKinney; Plano, Wylie and Frisco. *** Collin County Health Care PrimaCare Clinics Healthcare to citizens of Collin County with household income of less than 100% of poverty level. Must have no medical insurance of any kind, including Medicare/Medicaid.; U.S. citizen or legal resident.; $20.00 co -pay for visit. There are 5 locations in Collin County Plano: 972-424-6581 and 972-733-0095 Frisco: 972-377-7878 McKinney: 469-952-3737 Richardson: 972-664-9888 COLLIN COUNTY ADULT CLINIC 2520 Ave. K #100, Plano Tex. 75074 972-423-4891 Call at 10:00 Wed for appt. Or go to office on Thurs. 4:00-8:00 p.m. when clinic in session for future appt. A faith-based clinic staffed by volunteers provide limited healthcare/medications to Collin County residents who have limited or no access to traditional medical services. PRIMARY CARE CLINIC OF NORTH TEXAS 1200 Medical Ave., Suite 102 Plano, Tx. 75075 972-596-6005 Tues,Thurs,Fri.: 2:00 PM -6:00 PM> Sat: 8:30-12:30 P.M. Nonprofit healthcare facility sponsored by the DFW Indian Lions Club Foundation Eligibility: Any uninsured adult or child over the age of 12 regardless of income or residency. Fees required for office visit or tests. Lewisville Location also: 972 -221-6005 www.primarycareclinic.org PLANO CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CLINIC 1407 14 th St. Plano, Tx. 75075 972-801-9689 A clinic which provides quality medical care for children of low -income Collin County families who have no insurance. Medicaid /CHIP accepted for some visits. Call for information. PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER 900 E. Park Blvd. #100 , Plano , Tx. 75074 Outpatient clinic offering pregnant women prenatal care as well as pediatric care for children from birth to 12yrs.wh o are covered by Medicaid. WOMEN’S CLINICS PLANNED PARENTHOOD. Plano 810 N. Central Expy., Ste.116 (972) 424 -6311 Plano Health Services, div. of : 1400 Summit Ave., Ste.CA. 972-633-1300 Services: * Gynecological exams (breast and pelvic). Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) HIV testing - PPNT, Inc. offers HIV testing at all family clinic sites. We offer two methods of testing: either taking a blood sample (needlestick) or orally, using antibodies from the gum and cheek. Some sites offer free HIV testing through a grant from the Texas Department of Health. Cancer screening Pap smears Mammography for income-eligible women - PPNT, Inc., in partnership with the local Komen affiliates and the BCCCP program at the Texas Department of Health, offers free mammography services to low -income women. There are age and income restrictions. Please call the clinic for more information. Screening for high blood pressure and diabetes Colposcopy (diagnosis of abnormal cervical cells that can lead to cancer) Cryotherapy/LEEP (treatment of abnormal cervical cells) Family planning education Birth control supplies Pregnancy testing - PPNT, Inc. offers pregnancy testing at all of the family planning clinics. This can be done without an appointment. Results are available while you wait. We recommend that you wait at least two weeks after intercourse before testing. Hormone replacement for mid-life women - PPNT, Inc. offers a variety of hormone replacement therapy options at all the family plann ing clinics. PPNT requires a complete pelvic exam within the past twelve months in order to obtain this prescribed medication. Geriatric Wellness Center of Collin County 401 West 16th Street Suite 600 Plano, Texas 75075 Tel: 972.941.7335 Fax: 972.516.4870 MISSION Assisting older adults in achieving their highest levels of physical, mental, and spiritual well being. SERVING Serves older adults, 55 years of age and older, a nd their caregivers in Collin County and surrounding areas. Based in the Plano Senior Center and provides services at 12 different locations across the county and in senior/community centers where seniors gather for activities. Comprehensive health histo ry, exam and lab work; health education programs. Lending of durable medical equipment, wheel chairs, walkers, etc. Support groups available. Appointments are required Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A 501(c)3 Non-Profit agency PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE 1-888-477-2669 or www.pparx.org Help in getting prescription drugs for those who meet income guidelines and lack prescription coverage. Have the name of drugs when you call.