The Center for Children and Women is Transitioning

The Center for Children and Women will be closing on June 30, 2024, and reopening July 1, 2024 as Texas Children’s Pediatrics (TCP) Westwood.

The good news is that our current pediatric patients can continue to receive primary pediatric care, pharmacy, dental, optometry, behavioral health, speech and nutrition support at the new TCP clinic.

We will continue to deliver the same great service and support for your children. In addition, TCP Westwood will accept most insurance plans.

Women receiving OB and gynecological care at The Center will still need to transition to a new provider by June 28, 2024. Our care coordination team will be reaching out to you to assist or you can call us at the numbers below any time to request a new provider.

As we get closer to the transition, you will get more information from us and from Texas Children's Health Plan.

If you have questions about your care, please contact The Center for Children and Women at 832-828-1005.

If you have questions about your coverage, call Texas Children’s Health Plan at the numbers below:

  • 1-866-959-6555 (CHIP)
  • 1-866-959- 2555 (STAR)
  • 1-800-659-5764 (STAR Kids)

You can get more information by visiting our  frequently asked questions.

Postpartum Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Extension Update

Starting March 1, 2024. The Texas Health and Human Services (HSS) is extending its postpartum coverage from 2 to 12 months for eligible women. The 12 months of postpartum coverage begins the month after pregnancy has ended. Patients don’t need to apply to extend coverage.

Coverage will be reinstated for those who lost coverage and still fall in the eligibility period.

You should receive a notice from the state through mail or you can log into your Texas Benefits account to check your coverage.

Click here for the FAQ.

To learn more, visit the HHS Medicaid for Pregnant Women and CHIP Perinatal webpage.

Medicaid Coverage Alert

Don't lose your health coverage! We don’t want to lose you as a patient! New rules will require you to renew your Medicaid plan. Learn more

Texas Children's Anywhere Care

Online health care visits anytime, anywhere.

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Online health care visits anytime, anywhere.

 

What is Texas Children’s Anywhere Care?

Welcome to Texas Children’s Anywhere Care, where day or night, you can have an online visit with a health care provider* to treat a variety of routine medical conditions.

How does it work?

Texas Children’s Anywhere Care allows Texas Children’s Health Plan members to consult a live provider about non-emergencies through online health care visits. Our providers can conveniently diagnose and write prescriptions, if necessary, for a variety of routine medical conditions.

Please note certain conditions may not be treated through Texas Children’s Anywhere Care; for example, strep throat or injuries needing an X-ray. Infants less than 30 days old should be seen by their primary care provider. Read the FAQ section for more information.

What are the benefits?

When you or your child need medical treatment quickly for non-emergencies, Texas Children’s Anywhere Care allows you to skip the wait at the ER, avoid driving to an urgent care clinic or having to schedule appointments. With online heath care visits, you can have a visit from anywhere — in minutes.

Other benefits of online health care visits include:

  • 24/7 access to trusted providers

  • Great for non-emergencies, such as fevers, rashes, pink eye, cough, colds and more

  • Prescriptions, if necessary, are sent to the pharmacy of your choice

  • Face-to-face online provider visits via computer

Texas Children’s Anywhere Care is ideal for:

  • Coughs and colds
  • Fever in children older than 8 weeks
  • Rashes
  • Sore throats
  • Pink eye
  • Headaches
  • General Questions and More!
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When should you use Texas Children's Anywhere Care vs. an urgent care clinic or the emergency room?

Conditions usually seen via an online providerConditions usually seen in an urgent care clinicConditions usually seen in an emergency room

 

  • Allergic reactions

  • Cough, cold or congestion

  • Ear pain

  • Fever in children older than 8 weeks

  • Pink eye

  • Rashes

  • Skin infections

  • Sore throat

  • Vomiting and diarhea

 

  • Asthma

  • Flu

  • Minor burns

  • Minor injuries from falls or sports

  • Sprains and strains

  • Urinary tract infection

 

  • Broken bones (with deformity)

  • Bleeding that won't stop

  • Extensive or complicated cuts or lacerations

  • Fainting or head injuries with loss of consciuosness or disorientation

  • Fevers in children under 8 weeks

  • Loss or changes of vision

  • Procedures requiring a CT scan or sedation

  • Seizures without a previous diagnosis of epilepsy

  • Serious burns

  • Snake bites

  • Spinal injuries

  • Sudden changes in mental state

  • Sudden shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • Vomiting or coughing  up blood

 

 

* Texas Children’s Anywhere Care providers may include doctors and advanced practice providers.