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11/27/2025
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, our health centers will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.
Regular business hours will resume on Monday, December 1.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
En observancia del feriado de Acción de Gracias, nuestros centros de salud estarán cerrados el jueves 27 de noviembre y el viernes 28 de noviembre.
El horario comercial regular se reanudará el lunes 1 de diciembre.
¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias para ti y tu familia!
11/20/2025
Today was a special day at the Magnolia Center!
We had the honor of giving 65 turkeys to our seniors so they can enjoy a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones.
Too often, our seniors are forgotten during the holidays—but thanks to the support of generous community partners, El Centro de Corazón was proud to be one of the sponsors helping make today possible. Together with other supporters, we work every year to ensure our seniors feel valued, remembered, and cared for.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, volunteered, and helped brighten this holiday season for the seniors at the Magnolia Center. Your generosity brings joy, hope, and connection to those who need it most.
From our El Centro family to yours—Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃❤️
11/20/2025
🤰 What is Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy. Many women don’t notice any symptoms — it often shows up during the middle of pregnancy, which is why regular checkups are so important.
At El Centro, we’re here to support healthy moms and healthy babies. 💛
📞 Call your El Centro provider at (713) 660-1880 to schedule your next appointment and learn more about gestational diabetes and how to manage it.
Taking care of yourself is taking care of your baby. 💕✨
Type 2 diabetes often develops slowly — many people don’t notice symptoms for years.
Knowing your risk can help you take charge of your health. According to the CDC, you may be at higher risk if you:
💓 Have prediabetes
🩺 Are overweight
💓 Are 45 years or older
🩺 Have a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes
💓 Are physically active less than 3 times a week
If you think you might be at risk, call your El Centro provider at (713) 660-1880 to schedule a screening or learn more.
Keep Your Loved Ones Healthy This Cold & Flu Season!
Stay ahead of seasonal illnesses with a visit to your trusted El Centro provider!
Call (713) 660-1880 to schedule your next appointment today.
We offer comprehensive care for the whole family, including:
🩺 Primary Care
🥼 Women’s Health
🦷 Dental Care
🗣 Behavioral Health Services
November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
Early detection and treatment can help prevent serious complications from diabetes. Know the signs and take charge of your health!
🩸 Common symptoms include:
Frequent urination
Feeling very thirsty or hungry
Extreme fatigue
Blurry vision
Unexplained weight loss (type 1)
Tingling, pain, or numbness in hands/feet (type 2)
At El Centro de Corazón, we’re committed to helping Houston’s community live healthier lives. Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and early detection, education, and preventive care can make all the difference.
We offer comprehensive healthcare services for the whole family, including:
✅ Adult & pediatric primary care
✅ Women’s health services
✅ Dental care
✅ Behavioral health support
✅ Preventive programs to help manage and prevent diabetes
Whether you’re managing diabetes or looking to prevent it, our caring, community-centered team is here to support you — and no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Sliding fee discounts are available for those who qualify.
📍 Visit us at one of our locations:
John S. Dunn Health Center: 7635 Canal St., Houston, TX 77012
💙 Let’s work together for a healthier East End! Call 713-660-1880 to schedule an appointment today.
American Diabetes Association Asociación Americana de la Diabetes Diabetes Awareness by GreaterGood LivingWell with Diabetes
🦷 Keep Your Family Smiling!
According to the CDC, 19% of adolescents aged 2–19 have untreated dental cavities, and 42% of children aged 2–11 have had cavities in their primary teeth.
Regular dental visits and good oral hygiene can make a big difference! The sooner a cavity is detected, the less damage it does to your child’s teeth.
🪥 Make dental care a priority for your family today.
📞 Call us at (713) 660-1880 to schedule an appointment or learn more about our dental services.
🌐 Visit us at www.elcentrodecorazon.org
10/27/2025
🎃 Trunk-or-Treat Fun at Denver Harbor! 👻
This past Saturday, El Centro de Corazón had an incredible time participating in the Trunk-or-Treat Family Festival at the Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center! 🧡
A huge thank-you to Elizabeth Marroquin for organizing this amazing event! Every year, she goes above and beyond — and this year was no exception. Families enjoyed face painting, arts and crafts, a train ride, and a costume contest for the kids. It was a fun and successful day for everyone!
Our El Centro team hosted an information table inside, engaging with families and sharing educational materials about Skin cancer prevention. After learning about the importance of early detection, interested participants were guided to the Eli Lilly and Company mobile unit outside, where our very own Dr. Young provided skin cancer screenings. We also offered free HIV and syphilis testing on demand throughout the event.
In total, El Centro de Corazón raffled and gave away 15 Houston Zoo tickets to three lucky families! Plus, everyone who attended received a Children’s Museum Family Pass — good for six people! 🦒🎨
Overall, it was a fantastic day filled with community engagement, education, and family fun. Thank you to all the partners and attendees who helped make this day so memorable! 💙
Early detection saves lives. Have you scheduled your mammogram?
According to the CDC, other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women.
Contact our Call Center at 713-660-1880 to make an appointment with an El Centro provider and ask when you should get a mammogram.
El Centro de Corazón was honored to participate in the 2025 Port Houston Appreciation Day Business Expo & Luncheon hosted by the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce.
We enjoyed connecting with local leaders, partners, and community organizations who share our commitment to strengthening Houston’s East End.
Congratulations to Frances Castaneda Dyess and her team for always organizing such outstanding events that bring our community together!
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Serving Houston’s East End community since 1994, El Centro de Corazón (El Centro) is an accomplished Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with four health center locations and offers a comprehensive range of pediatric and adult health care services for the medically underserved and uninsured, which includes primary care, women’s health, dental care, and behavioral health services. El Centro also provides ancillary services, such as case management and eligibility assistance, to help patients and their families overcome obstacles to accessing health care services.
Magnolia Health Center (7037 Capitol St., Ste. N 100, Houston, TX 77011)
Eastwood Health Center (412 Telephone Rd., Houston, TX 77023)
Southeast Health Center (5901 Long Dr., Ste.500, Houston, TX 77087)
John S. Dunn Health Center (7635 Canal St., Houston, TX 77012)
We are always delighted to hear from you! If you have health-related questions, or wish to make, modify or cancel an appointment with one of our Health Centers, please phone El Centro de Corazón’s Call Center at (713) 660-1880. Our Call Center personnel are available to you from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. If you call after-hours, you will reach our call service and they will be able to assist you. If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.
