The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $150 million in awards under the Affordable Care Act to support 236 new health center sites across the country. SBCHC received one of those awards to help fund the new facility in West Houston.

Spring Branch/West Houston Community Health Center can assist with informing the community through workshops and if necessary we can have one-on-one appointments to better understand the Marketplace. For more information you can call 713-462-6565 ext 109.

Flu Vaccines are now being offered at both Spring Branch Community Health Center locations. The flu vaccine is the best protection against the flu this season. If you get the flu vaccine, you are 60% less likely to need treatment for the flu by a healthcare provider. Getting the vaccine has been shown to offer substantial other benefits including reducing illness, antibiotic use, time lost from work, hospitalizations, and deaths.

We’re proud to announce the opening of your new West Houston Clinic. Located on Clay Road in Katy, the West Houston Clinic will provide family medicine and pediatric services M – F from 8 am to 5 pm. Call for information or appointments at (713) 462-6555.

SBCHC introduces its new College Student Health Program for area college students. Any student (full or part-time) is eligible for this program. Please bring a valid photo ID and a current course schedule or verification of enrollment. We want to make sure you are successful in your education. One of the first steps is to ensure you are health and ready to tackle your courses! Come see us today to learn how we can help you succeed.

Spring Branch Community Health Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety as a primary care medical home (PCMH). The special certification for accredited ambulatory care organizations that offer PCMH recognizes SBCHC’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.

On February 8, 2013 SBCHC was awarded a Star Award in the non-profit business category by the Houston West Chamber of Commerce. This is the 15th year the awards have been distributed, and is SBCHC’s first award.

Beginning February 2013, Spring Branch Community Health Center will join MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Pink Ribbons Project in the fight against breast cancer! We will offer free mammograms to all women who qualify. Please call today for more information!