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Medicare wellness visits

Medicare wellness visits

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Medicare is accepted. New patients are welcome!

Did you know that Medicare covers annual wellness visits each year to help seniors stay on top of their health and catch issues early? These preventive visits to the doctor are available at no cost and help older adults stay healthy, happy, and independent. 

Call 713-674-3326 to schedule your appointment.

Quality health care for seniors

At Denver Harbor Family Health Centers, we are proud to provide high-quality health care to our senior neighbors in Northeast Houston. This means going to the doctor is not expensive or difficult. 

Now more than ever, we need to take care of each other. When we take early care of our seniors, we are taking care of our friends, families, and communities at the same time. 

Bilingual health care for English- and Spanish-speaking seniors

Vecino is a bilingual health center, so patients can speak with their providers in English or Spanish.

Care around the corner

At Vecino, we aren’t your neighbors in name only. We are your actual neighbors in your own community. Excellent care will never be far away.

A national leader in community health care

As part of Vecino Health Centers, we have been recognized as an HRSA Health Center Quality Leader for five consecutive years. In 2024, Vecino earned Silver Status, ranking in the top 30% of health centers nationwide—one of only three in Harris County to earn this distinction.

Quality leader badges earned by Vecino Health Centers

Convenience, accessibility, and affordability 

Often, aging adults don’t go to the doctor because of worries about money. Fortunately, Medicare and most other insurance plans cover all preventive health care costs. But, you don’t need insurance to be a patient. Health care is affordable for all seniors through our Get Care program with discounts for those not covered by insurance. 

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Medicare wellness visits

Make healthy aging a priority today! Schedule a wellness visit.

Covered by Medicare and most other insurance plans.

713-674-3326
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Make healthy aging a reality for you or a loved one. Schedule a Medicare wellness visit today, call us at 713-674-3326.

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OB/GYN specialists are onsite for women with abnormal Pap test results

OB/GYN specialists are onsite for women with abnormal Pap test results

Comprehensive Care for Abnormal Pap Test Results

Finding out you have an abnormal pap test result can be scary.

What other tests will I have to go through? Will I need treatment?

As if these worries weren’t enough, women with abnormal Pap tests are usually sent to a specialist across town for inconvenient and time-consuming appointments.

OB/GYN specialists are available in Denver Harbor

Doctors from Houston Methodist’s OB/GYN department staff a weekly clinic at Denver Harbor Family Health Center, providing specialized care for women with abnormal Pap results. Additionally, the Family Medicine/OB doctors for women’s health are available for scheduling.

If the test shows that your cervical cells don’t look normal, your doctor will tell you that you have an “abnormal pap smear.” This might turn out to be nothing, but it also might be a sign of infection or cervical cancer. You will probably need to have more tests to find out.

Each woman’s situation is different, so the next steps will depend on the test results, her health, and other factors. It’s important to talk to a doctor about the options and what to do next.

What is a Pap test or Pap smear?

A Pap test can also be referred to as a Pap smear. It is a routine test that doctors use to make sure the cells on your cervix look normal. It only takes a few minutes and can be done right in a doctor’s office.

Is it time to schedule your routine Pap test?

A Pap test only takes a few minutes and is well worth the time.

Women with a low risk of cervical cancer should get routine Pap tests on the schedule listed below. Depending on your medical or family history, your doctor might ask you to take more frequent tests.

Pap test schedule
  • Ages 21-29: Every 3 years
  • Ages 30-65: Every 3-5 years, depending on other tests and factors

If you are due for a Pap test or need to talk with a doctor about your risk level, call Vecino to schedule an appointment. New patients are welcome.

Call for an appointment:  (713) 674-3326

 

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Get Care Program

If you are uninsured or underinsured for health care, we can help.

I love this place. When I wasn’t insured, this clinic saved me, and when I was insured I continued to attend this clinic…I refer everyone to this place.

Patient comment from

2021 Patient Satisfaction Survey

Vecino Health Center’s Get Care program removes the barriers that can get in the way of receiving regular health care. 

We care about your health, not your employment or immigration status. Your personal information is private.

Patients enrolled in the Get Care program can receive medical and counseling services through telehealth or at Vecino’s clinics, as well as in-clinic dental care, without worrying about how much it will cost.

Once enrolled, fees for care are established on a sliding scale based on your current financial situation.

What’s more, you may be eligible for medical and other health coverage, but knowing your options can be very challenging. We’ll help you understand and apply for the benefits that are available to you.

Get health care that is affordable for you, and stay well!

We care about your health. It’s especially important to make it a priority during these uncertain times of COVID-19. There’s no reason to delay your health care if you don’t have insurance, a job, or immigration documents.

Call 713-674-3326, or enter your name and email or phone in the form below, and an eligibility specialist will contact you to start the application process.

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Privacy policy: We will only use your information to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information.

Telehealth: Connect to healthcare from home

Patients can talk with a provider through their phone or computer about any health concerns they may have through Vecino’s telehealth platform. Licensed professionals on our counseling staff are also available for teletherapy sessions to help you cope during these stressful times.

Schedule a telehealth appointment today!

Vecino’s Denver Harbor Family Clinic: 713-674-3326

Vecino’s Airline Children’s Clinic: 713-695-4013 

New patients are welcome!

What is telehealth?

Telehealth is when you use digital and communications technology – like computers, smartphones, or telephones – to access health care services.

During a telehealth appointment, you will be able to talk to doctor, nurse, counselor, or other provider on your phone, smartphone, tablet, or computer about any health concerns you may be having. Based on your symptoms and your medical history, your provider can prescribe medications, recommend at-home treatments, or ask you to come to the clinic for further examination.

Vecino’s medical providers and licensed professionals on the counseling staff can treat many common conditions for adults and children through telehealth, including the following:

Medical care for children, teens, and adults

  • Allergies
  • Cold or sinus infections
  • Constipation
  • Diabetes management
  • Headaches
  • Heartburn or acid reflux
  • Hypertension management
  • Joint pain (shoulder, knee, back, etc.)
  • Medication follow up
  • Pink eye
  • Urinary tract Infections 

Counseling for children, teens, and adults (Behavioral Health)

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Disruptive behavior problems in children and youth
  • Grief
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress
  • Panic Attacks
  • Trauma

Answers to common questions about telehealth

Who can get telehealth care?

Telehealth is available to both children and adults from Vecino Health Centers. You don’t have to be an established patient. New patients are welcome.

Is telehealth covered by insurance?

Telehealth appointments are covered by most insurance plans, including Medicaid and CHIP. If you don’t have insurance, please ask about our Financial Assistance Program.

What if I need to refill a prescription?

If you are due for a medical visit to refill your medication, you may be eligible to complete this visit through telehealth. Please call to schedule.

Is Telehealth secure? How will my privacy be protected?

Your privacy and protected health information (PHI) will be protected during your Telehealth visits. Your personal information and visit details are confidential, protected, and secure.

Cardiac Specialty Care

The cardiac specialty care program is available to established patients of Denver Harbor Family Clinic

Patients at Vecino’s Denver  Harbor Family Clinic now have access to care from world-renowned cardiology experts at an affordable cost right at the clinic.

This in-house approach to care not only gives cardiac patients greater access to life-saving services, but it also increases collaboration among members of your medical team, providing you with the highest quality of care through an accessible, streamlined process.

The program is overseen by Dr. Miguel A. Quiñones, former Chair of the Houston Methodist Department of Cardiology, Editor-in-Chief, Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal and a member of the advisory board for Vecino Health Centers. It is staffed by fellows from the Houston Methodist Scholar’s Program.

For more information about the program and to find out if it’s right for you, talk with your Denver Harbor Family Clinic doctor.

Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Management

University of Houston College of Pharmacy and Vecino Health Centers are working together to help patients with with diabetes improve their health. Specialty care from UH’s School of Pharmacy is a available to established patients at Vecino’s Denver Harbor Family Clinic. Dr. Bernadette Asias-Dinh and Dr. Katherine M. Smith, UH faculty members, are overseeing the program that assists patients with optimal medical and lifestyle management of diabetes, high blood pressure and other conditions. Diabetes is a common disease affecting a significant percentage of Houstonians, with many more diagnosed with pre-diabetes. For most people with the disease, ongoing attention to medication and diet is essential for good health and to avoid costly and potentially life-threatening complications.