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February is Low Vision Awareness Month.
#DYK: February is Low Vision Awareness Month. The Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment (BEST) Program provides free screenings and financial assistance to Texas residents for medically urgent eye treatment with a Provider referral. #TeamTexasHHS encourages you to learn more by visiting the BEST website.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Services
In Texas, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) program provides low-cost and free women’s health services for uninsured and underinsured Texas women who meet eligibility requirements. Services include cervical and breast cancer screenings, clinical breast examinations, mammograms, and breast biopsies.
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
n 2019, the Texas Legislature designated September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to shine a light on this hereditary blood disorder. September is also National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. As awareness grows, so does the capacity to help Texans who have the disorder.
BRAVE Day - Breast Reconstruction Support and Awareness
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women nationally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(link is external). In Texas, breast cancer had the highest rate of new cases out of all types of cancer, with 113 new cases per 100,000 women, according to the most recent CDC data(link is external) in 2017.
What do I do if I think I may have COVID‑19?
If you are experiencing fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, and you have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID‑19 or have traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID‑19 in the last 14 days, you should contact your healthcare provider. Be sure to call ahead before going to your doctor’s office or emergency department to prevent any potential spread.
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