July 14, 2004

The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) now sponsors open enrollment for its family planning, maternity and well child services.
Applicants can participate in walk-in certifications to become eligible for the services.

Applicants will need to present photo identification and documents providing proof that they reside in Texas. They will also need to present proof of income, insurance, marital status and dependents or household composition.

The weekday schedule for walk-in certifications is:

• La Nueva Casa De Amigos Health Center, 1809 N. Main
  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Lyons Health Center, 5602 Lyons
  Mondays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Magnolia Health Center, 7037 Capitol
  Mondays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.;
  Fridays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Northside Health Center, 8523 Arkansas
  Mondays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sunnyside Health Center, 9314 Cullen
  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• West End Health Center, 190 Heights Blvd.
  Mondays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
  Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, call 713-794-9999.