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Adult Health Center
CCA’s Adult Health Center provides comprehensive, low cost medical care to the working poor living across Denton County, as well as CCA's entire service area.
The center was established in September 1999 due to a glaring need for affordable health care for the uninsured and underinsured. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas has the highest percentage of uninsured residents in the nation. CCA’s Adult Health Center addresses the need for affordable primary and preventative health care by offering a range of services on a sliding fee scale.
Internal medicine and family practice providers assist with a variety of services:
- Treatment of acute non-emergency illnesses, chronic diseases, high blood pressure, respiratory ailments, heart disease and diabetes
- Well-woman exams, pap smears, EKG readings and physical exams
- Dispensing antibiotic, immunization and steroid therapies
- Free or nominal fee for lab work/medications, and free medical supplies/equipment (except diabetic test strips)
Patients are seen by appointment, but walk-ins are welcome as providers are available. Referrals to area-specialists are made as necessary. Our services include:
- Medical
- Chiropractic and massage therapy for pain management
- Dental services such as fillings, root canals and extractions
- Dental Sealant program available for children only
- Diabetic and nutritional education
- Dispensary of medication
- Health and wellness education
- Immunizations such as flu, pneumavax, etc.
- Laboratory
- Medication Assistance Program (MAP)
- Optometry services such as vision screenings, eye trauma, diabetic retinopathy and other eye disorders
- Women’s health care including Pap tests and annual exams
Diabetes & Patient Education
Diabetes Education
Patients receive diabetes information and facts on disease processes through group or one-on-one sessions, led by a Certified Diabetes Educator, about the importance of controlling diabetes.
Patient Education
Patients are provided educational materials and encouraged to watch videos on their disease process.
Dispensary of Medication
To order medication, please call 972-219-4303
The Medication Assistance Program (MAP) provides medications for low-income patients with chronic conditions at no charge or for a nominal fee. This is made possible through applications to the pharmaceutical companies that are filled out by our MAP volunteers who ensure that the proper signatures and documentation are included. Once medications are received, MAP volunteers also assist in their distribution.
To participate in the program, patients must qualify for CCA services and are referred to MAP through the Adult Health Center or by a CCA caseworker. Patients must be US citizens without Medicare, Medicaid or any private prescription insurance plan.
For more information, call (972) 219-4325 or e-mail nurse@ccahelps.org.
Nutritional CounselingOffers comprehensive information to patients regarding the importance of eating healthy meals, weight management, smoking cessation and general health/wellness counseling by a licensed dietitian.
Clinic Staff and Volunteers
The Adult Health Center providers include:
- Part-time Internal Medicine Physician
- Full-time Certified Physician Assistant
- Full-time Registered Nurse, Director
- Full-time LVN, Nurse Manager
- Full-time Certified Medical Assistant
Not only does CCA have top quality paid staff, but we also have an exemplary team of volunteers with professional backgrounds that include:
- Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Medical Assistants
- Medication Assistance Program Coordinators
- Administrative Assistants
- Lab Tech
- Pharmacists
- Dentists
- Dental Assistants
- Chiropractors
- Optometrists
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician
- Diabetic Educator
- Massage Therapist
- Pre-med and Medical Assistant Students
Provider Referral Services When necessary, referrals are made from the Adult Health Center to area specialists for specific care. (Patients are seen in specialists’ private offices.) Such specialties include:
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Ear, Nose & Throat
- Gynecology
- Neurologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Orthopedics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Radiology Services
- Rheumatology
- Urologist
- Mammography Services
- Must be 19 years or older
- Working poor; uninsured or underinsured with limited or no insurance; no Medicaid or Medicare unless patient is requesting dental or eye services (Note: Medicaid/Medicare does not provide eye/dental care for all clients)
- In order to receive assistance you must reside in one of the following school districts for at least 90 days; Argyle, Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD (Denton County portion of school district), Coppell ISD, Frisco ISD, Lake Dallas ISD, Lewisville ISD, Little Elm ISD and Northwest ISD or in Denton County
- A prescreening interview is required. The following information must be provided:
- Proof of gross annual income (last pay stub)
- Proof of Denton County residency, or residency in one of the school districts CCA offers services (lease, mortgage coupon or landlord letter, or current utility bill in your name)
- Social security card and driver’s license or valid picture ID
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To schedule an appointment or for more information call 972-219-4325 or e-mail nurse@ccahelps.org.
Sliding Scale Fee ScheduleThe Sliding Scale fee is based upon gross yearly income and family size and ranges from $20 to $40 per visit.
To make an appointment at the health center, call 972-219-4325, to order medications, dial 972-219-4303 or for more information on these services, call 972-219-4313.
Patient Prescreening
Patient Prescreening - Spanish