Health and
Wellness
Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.
The Houston Area Urban League’s Health and Wellness Program is dedicated to improving community health by addressing the social and structural factors that impact individual well-being. Through direct client assistance, health education, and connections to vital resources, the program helps individuals and families achieve healthier outcomes and overcome barriers to care.
Mission Statement
To promote better health and well-being for individuals and families through access, education, and community support.
Program Activities
1. Access healthcare and nutritious food
- Provide enrollment assistance for:
- Texas Benefits Enrollment - Medicaid, CHIP, Perinatal, SNAP etc.
- Medicaid, Marketplace, and Harris Health insurance enrollment – include link for insurance appointments
2. Vaccine access – partnership with health care providers to provide flu, COVID and other routine vaccinations
3. Health Education - coordination of health education sessions on various topics such as:
- Maternal and Infant health (Baby Showers)
- Nutritional Health
- Vaccine Education – flu and COVID
For assistance, call: (281) 220-6012
Attention Medicaid Recipients:
It's time to renew!
Look out for renewal notices mailed in yellow envelopes that say "Action Required" in red or sent electronically to members who signed up for electronic notices.
Complete and return renewal packets and requests for information on time. Contact Texas Health and Human Services to report any changes (such as contact information, pregnancy or household changes) as soon as possible.
Resources
Children at Risk - The State of Inequity
In The State of Inequity: Dreams Deferred, CHILDREN AT RISK explores our children’s access to good health, basic needs, quality education, and fair justice through an equity lens. While not exhaustive, this report provides a snapshot of areas for further study and improvement, so that every child in Texas has a clear path to achieving their dreams. Click here for full document.
Accordion 2
Renewing your benefits on time helps you keep your benefits without a break in coverage. Click here for more information.
Your Health Matters
The Houston Area Urban League is here to provide you the information you need to access quality healthcare resources. Please take a moment to fill out the adjacent form and a member of our team will connect with you. Your health matters to us!
Do your part in securing the health and wellness of our communities throughout the Houston area with a generous donation today.
Upcoming Events
Partner with Us
Partner with us today as a mentor, volunteer, or in any other capacity. By doing so, you will be assisting us in providing our community members with the opportunity to learn effective tactics towards securing long-term health and wellness.
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