The Center for Children and Women is closing

The Center for Children and Women will be closing. The Southwest location will close on June 30, 2024. This closure will not change your coverage with Texas Children's Health Plan. If you have questions about your care, please contact The Center for Children and Women at 832-828-1005. If you have questions about your coverage or for help picking a new doctor, call Texas Children’s Health Plan at 1-866-959-6555 (CHIP) or 1-866-959- 2555 (STAR) or 1-800-659-5764 (STAR Kids).

You can get more information by visiting our frequently asked questions.

Postpartum Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Extension Update

Starting March 1, 2024. The Texas Health and Human Services (HSS) is extending its postpartum coverage from 2 to 12 months for eligible women. The 12 months of postpartum coverage begins the month after pregnancy has ended. Patients don’t need to apply to extend coverage.

Coverage will be reinstated for those who lost coverage and still fall in the eligibility period.

You should receive a notice from the state through mail or you can log into your Texas Benefits account to check your coverage.

Click here for the FAQ.

To learn more, visit the HHS Medicaid for Pregnant Women and CHIP Perinatal webpage.

Medicaid Coverage Alert

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Cindy Dodard, MD

Specialty

OB/GYN

Location

Cindy Dodard, MD

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Cindy Dodard is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist at The Center for Children and Women – Southwest. She completed her medical training at the New York University School of Medicine and her OB/GYN residency at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where she was named chief resident. Dr. Dodard currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgical techniques, group prenatal care, and patient education. Dr. Dodard strives to provide quality, evidence-based care to all women. She believes in taking every opportunity to educate patients on their care and the reasoning behind it while also giving each woman the space to make informed decisions regarding her care.