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
Aba Coleman, MD

Specialty

OB/GYN

Location

Maame Aba Coleman, MD

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Aba Coleman is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine.  She has served as the Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Center for Children and Women since November 2020.  Dr. Coleman earned her undergraduate degree at Duke University, and subsequently pursued graduate studies at Harvard University, completing her Master of Education degree with a focus on Health Education in Underserved Areas. Dr. Coleman graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2007, followed by internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine, during which she fulfilled the role of Administrative Chief Resident.

Within the Department, Dr. Coleman has served in several capacities, including as the current director of the Division of Ob/Gyn Population Health.  Before joining The Center, Dr. Coleman practiced with the Baylor ObGyn faculty group and in the Harris Health System. She directed the prenatal program at Baylor Teen Health Clinics for many years.

Dr. Coleman has developed cervical cancer and Human Papillomavirus prevention initiatives in Houston, Ghana, and Malawi. She is a certified facilitator for Centering Pregnancy, and a faculty trainer for the Texas Children's Hospital relationship-centered communication initiative, in partnership with the Academy of Communication in Healthcare.

Dr. Coleman is dedicated to patient education, population-based interventions, and the provision of exceptional and equitable healthcare for all women.