The Texas Department of State Health Services has awarded $45.4 million in new state funding to 55 agencies across the state to expand access to women's health services. DSHS estimates that more than 60 percent of the women served will receive family planning services. The funding is going to agencies including local health departments, hospital districts and health clinics.
The list of recipients for 2014 can be found here. Note: The listed county represents the location of the provider; each provider may operate multiple clinics in other counties.
As part of the expansion, low-cost health services are available at 222 clinic sites across the state. Services include:
- Pelvic examination
- STD screenings and treatment
- HIV screenings
- Diabetes screenings
- Immunizations
- High blood pressure screenings
- Cholesterol screenings
- Clinical breast exams
- Mammograms
- Pap tests
- Diagnostic services for women with abnormal breast or cervical cancer test results
- Cervical dysplasia treatment
- Individualized case management
- Prenatal medical and dental services
- Sterilizations
- Contraceptives
More information on the expansion can be found here.
