Medical Services

Waco Family Health Center

Services

  • Well Woman Care: prenatal care, pregnancy and breastfeeding classes, gynecological services, immunizations, minor surgeries
  • Dental Services: exams, cleanings, filings, extractions
  • Behavioral Services: depression, anxiety, ADHD, school behavior, trauma, life adjustment, grief, stress, relationships
    • See Tri-Cities’ Mental Health Services Resource Sheet for more detailed information on Mental Health Services your area
  • Financial assistance for individuals with no health insurance.
  • Health and nutrition classes, gym access (however, due to COVID, the gym is closed).
  • Vegetable boxes (@ specific locations- call for more details).

Contact Information

  • Phone: 254-313-4200
  • Address: Main Office – 1600 Providence Dr., Waco, TX 76707 (there are 16 different locations throughout the area)

McLennan County Family Health Center

Services

  • Access to a physician, immunizations, laboratory and x-ray services, family planning services
  • Annual physical examination
    • Provided once per calendar year by a physician or a physician assistant, associated testing, such as mammograms, can be covered with a physician referral
  • Medical screening
    • Blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screening
  • Prescriptions service
    • Includes up to 3 prescription drugs per month. New and refilled prescriptions count equally toward the 3 prescription drugs per month total. A physician or other practitioner with the scope of practice must prescribe drugs under the law.
  • Inpatient Hospital Services
    • Must be medically necessary and provided in an acute care hospital to hospital inpatients, by or under the direction of a physician, and for the care and treatment of patients
  • Outpatient Hospital Services
    • Must be medically necessary and provided in an acute care hospital to hospital outpatients, by or under the direction of a physician, and must be diagnostic, therapeutic, or rehabilitative
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Requirements

  • Fill out application (good health card), assistance is needs based

Contact Information

  • Address and Hours: 204 N. 7th St., Waco, TX 76701
  • Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30am – 4pm
  • Phone: 254-313-4200
    • If you are in an emergency, dial 911

Website: http://www.co.mclennan.tx.us/291/health-serviceshttp://www.co.mclennan.tx.us/291/Health-Services

 

Bellmead Community Clinic

Services

  • Same services as McLennan County Family Health Center.
  • Must be an established patient to receive services.
  • Accepts medicare and medicaid.
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Contact Information

  • Address: 3400 Bellmead Dr, Waco, TX 76705
  • (254) – 313-5400

Waco-McLennan County Public Health District 

Services

  • Free COVID-19 vaccinations
  • HIV/AIDS and STD Testing: free, anonymous, and confidential
  • Immunizations
  • WIC
  • Health Education
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  • Birth and Death certificates
  • Environmental health resources, such as inspections.

Contact Information

  • Phone: (254)-750-5450
  • Address: 225 W. Waco Dr., Waco, TX

 

Caritas of Waco

Services

  • Assistance with paying for prescirptions for chronically ill persons. Part of Medication Assistance Program (MAP).
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Requirements to receive Caritas Health Services

  • Call for eligibility requirements. Bring medications and some proof of income with you (Last 30 days information, recent paycheck stubs, Social Security Letter of Benefits, etc.)

Contact Information

  • Office: (254) 753-4593

Mission Waco – Medication Assistance Program

Services

  • Limited amount depending on how much medication is needed and how much price is.

Requirements

  • Monday-Thursday at 1:00PM
  • No narcotics

Contact Information

  • Address: 1126 Washington Ave., Waco, TX 76701
  • (254) 296-9866, ext. 201

Mission Waco Health Clinic

Services

  • Dental:
  • Screenings twice per month ( call for dates) 254-296-9866 ext 306
  • Extractions only. Sign in at 8am at the MW health clinic- First come, first served ( limit 15 people)
  • Two different programs, depending on whether or not the patient has Medicare/Medicaid.
  • Psychiatric Services:
  • Once a month
  • Patient must be referred by their primary care provider. Appointment required.
  • Available to patients who do not have access to specialty care. once a month, appt.

For more detailed information on more Mental Health Services providers in your area, see Tri-Cities Mental Health Resources Sheet

  • Orthopedic/Rehabilitation services:
  • Once/month,
  • A referral must be sent by their primary care provider. Appointment required.
  • Available to any patient who does not have access to specialty care.
  • Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Services
  • Twice a month
  • A referral must be sent by their primary care provider . Appointment required.
  • Available to any patient that does not have access to specialty care.
  • Acute Care Medical Service
  • Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm to 7pm . Sign in starts at 4:30pm. First come first served
  • Ear, Nose , Nose and Throat
  • Once a month
  • A referral must be sent by their primary care provider . Appointment required
  • Available to patients who do not have access to speciality care.
  • Pulmonology Services
  • Once a month
  • A referral must be sent by the primary care provider . Appointment required .
  • Available to any patient who does not have access to specialty care.       
  • Chiropractic: 2 Tuesdays per month, must sign in by 5:20pm, first come first served
  • Vision: Every Tuesday between 5pm and 7pm, sign in starts at 4:30 . First come first served.
  • TB Testing: given Tuesday, read on Thursday

Requirements

  • Patients get signed in beginning at 4pm every Tuesday and Thursday evening, first come, first served. No immunizations, STD testing, labs, x-rays, or disability forms.
  • Only for patients without Medicare, Medicaid, or any other form of insurance and who are NOT established with FCH.

Contact Information

  • Address: 1226 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
  • Phone: (254)-296-9866, ext. 306
  • Email: clinic@missionwaco.org

McLennan County Indigent Health Care

Services

  • Assists in finding medical services and health care
  • Dental
  • Prescription drug coverage
    • No narcotics
    • Generic prescriptions unless prescribed by physician
  • Preventative health care and treatments

Requirements

  • Photo ID and Social Security Card
  • Applicants cannot be receiving coverage from any health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid
  • Prescriptions filled out at any HEB location in Waco or McLennan County
  • Bilingual assistance available

Contact Information

  • Phone: 254-757-5174
  • Address: 824 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
  • Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 6pm (last client is seen at 4:00pm)

Carenet

Services

  • Sonograms and pregnancy tests/prenatal care
  • Free STD testing, STD vouchers for men and women
  • OB/GYN care every Tuesday and Wednesday, from 8am – 2:30pm

Requirements

  • By appointment and walk-in (to avoid long waiting times, schedule an appointment)

Contact Information

  • Phone: 254-772-6175
  • Address: 7110 Sanger Ave. Waco, TX

Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Services

  • The Arc of Texas: The Arc of McLennan County is dedicated to expanding opportunities, care, and support for persons and families impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities.
    • Children:
      • After school program
      • Summer camp
      • Teen and young adult social group
    • Adults:
      • Opportunity center: A day program for adults on the autism spectrum that fosters social, artistic, vocational, volunteer, and entrepreneurial development.
      • Money management
      • Counseling
      • Adult social group
    • For parents, they offer support groups.
    • Contact Information
      • (TeArcOfTexas.org)
      • 254-756-7491
      • 4901 Lakewood Dr. Waco, TX 76710
      • Autism Response Team from Autism Speaks – Information and resources, financial assistance:
        • Call 1-888-288-4762
        • Spanish: 1-888-772-9050
        • Email: familyservices@autismspeaks.org
        • Web: https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/autism-response-team

Heart of Texas Area Agency on Aging (AAAHOT)

Services

  • Provides access: to needed social services, effective screening and assessment of individual needs, and advocacy for older persons (age 60 and older) in our six-county region.
  • Access services are provided to older persons and their family members’ or other caregivers. Services provided directly by AAAHOT staff includes three core programs:
    • Benefits counseling, care coordination, and LTC ombudsman services

Contact Information

Community Cancer Association

Services

  • Assistance with: medication for outpatient treatment drugs, treatment effects, pain control and symptom management
  • Also help with prescription co–pays, necessary medical travel, wound care items, ostomy and mastectomy supplies, garments, wigs, nutritional supplements, cancer care packs and more.

Requirements/Eligibility:

  • Must be a cancer patient and reside in McLennan County
  • Based on income at time of need (varies)

Contact Information:

    • Phone: 254-202-8082
    • Email: info@wacocancer.org
    • Location: 2911 Herring Ave. Suite 212, Waco, TX 76708

 

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Medical Social Policy

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Updated and Verified 9/30/2021