Health care
BY SHELBIE HAMILTON
A new clinic concept from Texas Health Resources aims to help uninsured and underinsured Collin County residents living Texas Health launches clinic for uninsured
with chronic diseases, a news release from the hospital system states. The Texas Health Community Resource Center, located at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen campus, opened May 15. The center provides a variety of services for eligible Collin County residents, such as healthcare for chronic conditions, bloodwork, educational resources, nutrition counseling and more. Staff at the center can also connect patients to local resources for assistance with the cost of rent and utility bills or providing access to transportation, the release states.
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Despite being one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, 10% of Collin County residents lacked health care coverage in 2023, the release states, amounting to over 100,000 individuals. Being without health insurance or without affordable health insurance can put individuals at higher risk for adverse health effects, according to the release. Other common barriers to healthcare in the area include access to low-cost healthcare services available and transportation, which was identified while developing Texas Health’s Com- munity Health Needs Assessment. The assessment is conducted every three years. Despite pockets for affluence and existing community resources, access to healthcare and chronic disease manage- ment is still a “top need” in Collin County, Marsha Ingle, senior director of Community Health Improvement for Texas Health, said in an emailed statement. These and other barriers to health care may contribute to individuals living with a chronic
Eligibility requirements to access services at the center include: Being a Collin County resident Being between ages 18-64 Be diagnosed with a specific chronic condition The appointment-based center is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. To determine eligibility or make an appointment at the center, visit www.texashealth.org/ communityresourcecenter
“Chronic disease is a concern across the nation and Collin County is not
exempt from that as we are seeing increasing rates of diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol.” MARSHA INGLE, TEXAS
HEALTH SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT
condition choosing to “avoid or delay seeking treatment,” Texas Health Allen President Amanda Thrash said in the release. “The services and support provided at the Community Resource Center aims to reach communities earlier so we can prevent these poor health outcomes and residents can live healthier, happier lives,” Thrash said.
Lacking health insurance or having insurance with a high deductible
Making less than or equal to 250% of the federal poverty level or meeting Texas Health’s charity care guidelines
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