| Matagorda Episcopal Health
Outreach Program
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Description of the Organization
The Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program has been operating since June 1999 servingfour rural sites in Matagorda County. The service area has been designated by the The Texas Department of Health as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA). The mobile medical unit serves approximately 4,500 people annually and operates year-round Monday through Thursday. MEHOP provides health care and spiritual ministry to the isolated, poor, disadvantaged, disabled and to those who are otherwise unable to access mainstream health care systems regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. Primary health care is provided by way of acute care on a minor emergency basis, chronic care, community screening, wellness and health education activities. MEHOP is also a teaching facility for the University of Houston School of Social Work. Mission
Themission of MEHOP is to improve the health status of our clients by providing quality primary healthcare services and spiritual care to people in the communities we serve regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, or the ability to pay.
The MEHOP vision is two fold: - To serve as an evangelist outreach.
- To provide medical services to the underserved population.
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| Area Served by Zip Code |
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| Contact: | Celeste Harrison
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| Address: | 101 Avenue F. North
Bay City, TX 77414 |
| Phone: | 979-245-2008 |
| Fax: | 979-245-0744 |
| E-Mail: | charrison@mehop.org
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| URL: | www.mehop.org |
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| Languages Spoken : | English
Spanish |
| Services: | Immunizations (Adult and Child)
Athletic Physicals
General Health Assessments
Pediatric Check Ups
TX Health Steps
HIV Counseling and Testing
Mental Health Assessments
Minor Acute Illness
Postpartum Care
Gynecological Care
STD Testing
Pediatric Care
Mental Health Counseling
Vision Program
Free Vitamin Program for children
Pediatric Literacy Program |
| Lab Testing For: | Pregnancy
Diabetes/ Glucose
Serology
Urine Analysis
HIV
Cholesterol |
| Education About: | General Health
Nutrition
Bilingual Diabetic Self-management Classes
Prenatal Classes
Women's Health
Men's Health |
| Types of Medical Referrals: | Diagnostic Evaluation |
| Patient Assistance: | Case Management
Medication
Food Pantry
Clothing
Medicaid
Financial
Housing/Shelter
CHIPS Program
STAR Program
Medical Assistance Program (MAP) |
| Staff: | Full Time Nurse Practitioner
Full Time Registered Nurse
Full Time Driver
Full Time Registration/Eligibility Worker |
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| Further Information About this Unit: |
| Area Served: | 77414
77419
77457
77465
77468 |
| Population Served: | All |
| Age Group: | All Ages |
| Ethnicity: | Multi-Ethnic |
| Frequency of Service: | Monday to Thursday |
| Estimated Clients served annually: | 4,500 |
| Months Unit Operates: | Year-Round |
| How long they have operated: | 8Years |
| Fee: | Discounted Sliding Fee: $20 to $50 |
| Collaborates with others: | Yes |
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