The Center for Children and Women is closing

Both locations of The Center for Children and Women will be closing. The Greenspoint location will close December 1, 2023 and the Southwest location will close on June 30, 2024. These closures will not change your coverage with 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 or for help picking a new doctor, call Texas Children’s Health Plan at 1-866-959-6555 (CHIP) or 1-866-959- 2555 (STAR) or 1-800-659-5764 (STAR Kids).

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

Provider Departure

Dr. Sara Curtis will no longer be providing care at The Centers for Children and Women after September 19, 2023. If you are a patient of Dr. Curtis, please call us at 832-828-1005 to schedule your appointment with another provider. We thank Dr. Curtis for her many years of service at The Centers!

Policy update

Starting on January 2023. Minors that do not come with a legal parent or guardian must get verbal approval to receive care.

A parent or guardian must be at the first visit to complete forms. For each visit after, the parent or guardian can call from then on. Parents must speak with the care team for medical related questions.

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

Specialty

Pediatrics

Location

Southwest

Ritika Dewan, CNP

Ritika Dewan is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at The Center for Children and Women – Southwest. She completed her nursing school education at the University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, and a Master’s degree in pediatric primary care at Texas Tech Health Science Center. As an RN, she worked in the pediatric ER and now moonlights at Texas Children’s Hospital Urgent Care as an PNP. As a former Texas Children’s Hospital patient herself, Ritika understands the importance of continuum of care and getting to know her patients. She believes both her personal and professional experiences allow her to relate to both the child and their families alike. Her unique platform enables her to empower her patients and cultivate positive healthcare choices.