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An Advanced Practice Nurse coordinates the delivery of health services, and is supported by Health Specialists and Assistants. Children receive health screenings within 45 days of enrollment, and include recording height and weight, measuring blood pressure and vision and hearing.

Efforts are made to ensure that each family obtains a “medical home” and that all children eligible for Medicaid or CHIP are enrolled. Health Specialists track immunization records and schedule all follow-up medical treatment. When all other options have been exhausted, Head Start of Greater Dallas pays for remaining needed services for children.

Health services also include dental exams and care. Relationships with local dental providers help ensure that all children receive timely and appropriate care.

In addition, HSGD participates in the Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Institute for Head Start. The goal of this program is to educate and better prepare Head Start parents so that they can properly manage the health care needs of their children by providing them with resources and education on preventative care. 

Our Early Head Start program provides free childcare, extended social services, preventative health and prenatal education services to the parents. If needed, we assist the teenage parent in obtaining a medical home for herself and her child for health care.

If you would like to learn more about our Health & Dental care services, please email Dorruth Boyd, Nurse Practitioner or call 214-275-2050.