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Dental Health

Dental care is healthcare. The clinics, programs, and safety-net providers making it accessible in Harris County.

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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $248,685, with no required match, for the FY27 Title V Child Health and Dental Program, and extend three positions to August 31, 2027.

Harris County seeks approval to accept a $248,685 state grant for the Title V Child Health and Dental Program through August 2027.

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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for additional grant funds in the amount of $99,474.00, with no required match, for the FY2026 Title V-Fee for Services-Dental Services Program.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Adds $25K for Children's Dental Health Program

Harris County Commissioners Court

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policy

Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for additional grant funds in the amount of $99,474.00, with no required match, for the FY2026 Title V-Fee for Services-Dental Services Program.

policy

Harris County Adds $25K for Children's Dental Health Program

policy

Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $248,685, with no required match, for the FY27 Title V Child Health and Dental Program, and extend three positions to August 31, 2027.

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EL CENTRO DE CORAZON

El Centro de Corazon is a nonprofit community health center providing primary, dental, and behavioral care in Houston's East End.

Greater Eastwood

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CHILDRENS ASSESSMENT CENTER FOUNDATION

A caring center offering therapy and advocacy for abused children and their families in Harris County.

University Place

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San José Clinic

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HOPE Clinic

Federally Qualified Health Center providing multilingual healthcare to Greater Houston regardless of insurance status.

Alief

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Volunteers of America Texas

Independence Heights