Hope Cottage, an organization helping families with adoption and foster care, announced a new maternal health clinic in partnership with Vickery Meadow-based HHM Health.
A $2 million donation from the George and Fay Young Foundation will fund the construction of the clinic. Leadership from Hope Cottage and HHM Health shared the news at Hope Cottage’s 105th Anniversary Celebration at its headquarters in East Dallas.
“Strong families begin with healthy births,” said Hope Cottage Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Bohan. “Yet here in Dallas and across the state we are seeing a crisis in maternal health, with many mothers unable to access prenatal care, putting them and their children at risk. We are thrilled to partner with HHM Health, which shares our commitment to helping pregnant women get the services needed to deliver healthy babies.”
The maternal clinic will have HHM on-site providing low-cost pregnancy testing, Medicaid enrollment and prenatal care to mothers. Hope Cottage will provide parenting education, case management and access to community resources during and after pregnancy, as well as adoption information and counseling for women who wish to explore that option, according to the press release.
Women served at the clinic will be referred to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas for labor and delivery
“HHM Health recognizes the need for better women’s healthcare in the great state of Texas. So many of our patients are part of vulnerable communities and often don’t know where to turn. We have made a commitment to continue to step up and be that resource for women in Dallas. Partnering with Hope Cottage allows us to reach more mothers and help them deliver safely,” said Brian Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer at HHM Health.
Construction is expected to begin in August.
