Andrews County Health Department
This website explains the services offered by the health department. The clinic can assist medically un-insured Andrews County residents with some of their health care expenses. Use this website to find the services provided and how to qualify for these services.
What services are provided?
- Health exams for all age groups
- Acute medical care
- Limited Case Managemenet
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Women's Health Program
- Family Planning Exams (birth control)
- Pregnancy tests
- Limited maternity care
- Testing/Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
- HIV Testing/Counseling
- Preventive Health Care (immunizations, blood sugar & blood pressure screening, limited eye and dental care)
- TB Testing/Treatment
- Texas Health Steps (Well Child Exams-Birth through 21 years)
- Health Education (instruction on weight control, diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking cessation, nutrition)
- Lab tests/X-rays
- Pharmacy
- Limited Medicaid/Medicare
- Interpreter on site at no charge
Who pays for these services?
The health department receives funding from:
- County of Andrews
- The Department of State Health Services
- Associate Commissioner for Family Health
- Primary Health Care
- Women and Children
- Office of Public Health Practice-Local Public Health System
- TB Program
- Immunization Services
- Associate Commissioner for Family Health
Fees
There may be a co-payment for services rendered. The amount depends on your eligibility determination. There is an administration fee of $5.00 for immunization. Family Planning services will be determined by a sliding scale fee. A co-payment is required on medications. Funding for these programs are limited. Therefore, fees and benefits are subject to change.
Eligibility
If you qualify for Primary Health Care and/or Women and Children, the programs will pay for limited health care services. You may be eligible if you are on a limited income and do not have health insurance (i.e. Medicaid, Medicare, or CHIP). In order to qualify you must be a permanent Texas resident and live in Andrews County. You must apply annually to maintain your benefits.
If it is determined that you are not eligible, you may be referred to other state and federal programs for which you may qualify. All information is confidential.
How do I apply?
You will need to come to the health department and ask for an application. You will be asked to make an appointment with the Eligibility Coordinator at 432-524-1437. Bring your completed application and the following items to your appointment:
- Proof of income (i.e. payroll check stub, income tax return, letter from employer, child support check, etc.)
- Proof of Texas residency; living in Andrews County (i.e. driver's license, utility bill in your name, etc.)
- Social Security cards for family members
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 6:30 |
| Tuesday | Closed AM & 1:00 to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 5:00 |
| Thursday | 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 5:00 |
| Friday | 8:00 to 4:00 |
Immunizations (No appointment required)
| Monday | 1:00 to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 1:00 to 6:30 PM |
- Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule 2012
- Adolescent Immunization Schedule 2012
- Adult Immunization Schedule 2012
All files are PDF files. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will need to download the latest version to view and print the files.
Staff
| Sylvia Alarcon | salarcon@co.andrews.tx.us |
| Mary Lou Cornejo | mcornejo@co.andrews.tx.us |
| Nora Estrada | nestrada@co.andrews.tx.us |
| Vernice Lee | vlee@co.andrews.tx.us |
| Deb McCullough | dmccullough@co.andrews.tx.us |
| Christina Orona | corona@co.andrews.tx.us |
| Zulema Prieto | zprieto@co.andrews.tx.us |
| Kim Ransom | kransom@co.andrews.tx.us |
| Linda Tolson | ltolson@co.andrews.tx.us |
Links
Texas Department of Health
Children's Health Insurance
Program (CHIP)
Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS)
Texas Department of State Health Services - Immunizations
Texas Healthy Kids Corporation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
208 NW 2nd Street
Andrews, TX 79714
(432) 524 - 1434
http://www.co.andrews.tx.us/health.htm
Health Department Web Contact: dmccullough@co.andrews.tx.us