The Center for Children and Women is Transitioning

The Center for Children and Women will be closing on June 30, 2024, and reopening July 1, 2024 as Texas Children’s Pediatrics (TCP) Westwood.

The good news is that our current pediatric patients can continue to receive primary pediatric care, pharmacy, dental, optometry, behavioral health, speech and nutrition support at the new TCP clinic.

We will continue to deliver the same great service and support for your children. In addition, TCP Westwood will accept most insurance plans.

Women receiving OB and gynecological care at The Center will still need to transition to a new provider by June 28, 2024. Our care coordination team will be reaching out to you to assist or you can call us at the numbers below any time to request a new provider.

As we get closer to the transition, you will get more information from us and from 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, call Texas Children’s Health Plan at the numbers below:

  • 1-866-959-6555 (CHIP)
  • 1-866-959- 2555 (STAR)
  • 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.

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Harshil Patel, DDS

Specialty

Dental

Location

Harshil Patel, DDS

Dentist

I was born and raised in Houston, Texas and have been in Houston most of my life. I completed my undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Houston, completed dental school at the University of Texas School Of Dentistry at Houston, and moved to Louisville, Kentucky to complete my General Practice Residency. I missed the charms of the city of Houston so I ultimately ended up moving back. I have practiced in various dental clinical settings and have an extensive amount of experience in multiple phases of general dentistry. I have a holistic approach to patient care, I try to be an approachable and compassionate dentist, and all while providing high quality and ethical care to every patient. I continue to strive for excellence, taking continuing education courses concurrently with my practice of dentistry. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family, friends, and am a very big supporter of the Houston Texans, Rockets, and Astros. I proudly support my alma mater, the University of Houston, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2008.