| NAME |
TELEPHONE |
DESCRIPTION |
| COMPLAINTS |
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Docfinders/Texas |
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Search for disciplinary action involving a doctor on this state site. |
| National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research |
202-205-8134 |
Conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research and related activities to maximize the full inclusion, social integration, employment, and independent living of disabled individuals of all ages. |
| Texas Medical Examiners |
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Main web site for state medical association. |
| Texas Medical Foundation |
800-725-8315 |
Accepts complaints regarding the quality of care received from doctors, hospitals, nursing homes or managed care plans. |
| Texas Ombudsman Program |
Hotline 800-252-2412 |
Accepts complaints and/or concerns regarding nursing home residents' rights or problems relating to quality of care. |
| COUNSELING |
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| Assured Behavior Health |
214-630-3338 |
In-home assessment and treatment in retirement centers, hospitals and nursing centers for behavioral problems such as depression, anxiety, dementia and major life changes. |
| Life Path Systems |
Metro 972-562-0190 |
Diagnosis and evaluation, family support, counseling, supported housing, vocational training, case management, substance abuse recovery, child and adolescent services for persons with mental illness or mental retardation. |
| DENTAL CLINICS AND DENTISTS |
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| Baylor College of Dentistry |
214-828-8441 |
School provides general and specialty dental clinic with services provided by Baylor graduates and students. |
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Careington Dental Network
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972-661-0411
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A member network founded in 1979 by two dentists that benefits both companies and individuals. They are a fraternity of dentists who agree to charge considerably lower fees to their counterpart patient members.
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| Dental Health Clinics of Collin County |
Metro 972-633-3380 |
Locations in McKinney and Plano, with Plano providing primary dental care for low-income persons 55 and over. |
| Dental Hygiene Center |
972-548-6537 |
Dental hygiene students provide low cost dental hygiene care for public with supervision of professional staff. Appointments required, small fees for seniors for cleaning and X-rays. |
| Dental Hygiene Clinic |
940-898-2888 |
Teeth cleaning, topical fluoride application, full mouth x-ray survey, disease control counseling, pit and fissure sealants provided by dental hygiene students under supervision of faculty and clinical dentist. Small fee. |
| Mobile Dental Care |
214-750-6860 |
On-site dental treatment in the home, nursing home, hospital , assisted living center, etc. |
| DISEASE INFORMATION |
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| AIDS Services of North Texas |
972-424-1480 |
Offers case management, individual and group counseling, support groups,limited financial assistance and housing assistance. |
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Alzheimer's Association |
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Website of the Alzheimer's Association |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders |
214-648-7444 |
Evaluations for memory deficits and other symptoms of Alzheimer's or other dementias. Research programs. |
| Alzheimer's Disease Center |
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The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC) at UT Southwestern is one of 28 centers funded by the National Institute on Aging to evaluate patients and to conduct scientific research into the cause(s) of Alzheimer's disease. |
| American Cancer Society |
972-867-3577, 214-819-1200 |
Offers education, medical equipment loan program, support groups and transportation to treatment centers. |
| American Diabetes Assocation, Inc. |
972-392-1181 |
Patient, family public and professional education as well as support for research. |
| American Foundation for the Blind |
214-352-7222 |
Information and referral for blind and visually impaired persons and their families. |
| American Heart Association |
214-748-7212 |
Public and professional education on causes and prevention of cardiac diseases. |
| American Lung Association |
212-315-8700 |
Provides self-help, stop-smoking manuals and videos along with public information, support groups and lung disease patient referral to community services. |
| American Lung Association of Texas |
512-467-6753 |
Provides self-help, stop-smoking manuals and videos along with public information, support groups and lung disease patient referral to community services. |
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American Parkinson's Disease Association |
800-223-2732 |
National association on Parkinson's Disease. |
| Arthritis Foundation of North Texas |
800-442-6653 |
Educational materials, programs, training featuring land and water exercises along with physician referral list and support groups. |
| Baylor/Garland Senior Health Center |
972-494-4888 |
Focused on medical care of 65+, Medicare, Medicare asignment and most supplemental Medicare insurance programs accepted. |
| Baylor/Richardson Senior Health Center |
972-498-5000 |
Focused on medical care of 65+, Medicare, Medicare asignment and most supplemental Medicare insurance programs accepted. |
| Crohn's Disese and Colitis Foundation of America |
972-243-8959 |
Information on inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. |
| Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society |
24-Hr 972-620-7600 |
Education for patients, families and public. Speech and physical therapy are provided at locations throughout the metroplex. Call for locations and other services available. |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater North Texas |
214-823-8809 |
Programs include public and professional education/information, also counseling and support groups. |
| Leukemia Association of North Central Texas, Inc. |
214-265-7393 |
Assistance is provided for leukemia patients not served by other agencies, including limited assistance with cost of drugs, laboratory fees. Also research grants to area medical centers. |
| Mended Hearts Support Group |
972-985-4616 |
Meetings second Thursday of each month for any person who has experienced a "heart event". |
| NAMICCO, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill |
24-Hr 972-422-5296 |
Organization provides education and emotional support through schedule meetings. |
| National Kidney Foundation of Texas |
214-351-2393 |
Educational information about kidney disease and services for patients with kidney failure. Local chapter will accept donated goods. |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter |
214-373-1400 |
Programs include professional counseling, peer support, advocacy, information and referral, education programs, equipment loan program, lending library, self-help groups and exercise programs for persons with multiple sclerosis. |
| National Stroke Association |
800-435-8573 |
National association for victims and family members of stroke. |
| Osteoporosis Hotline |
972-519-1153 |
Information on osteoporosis. |
| Senior Behavioral Medicine Services |
972-487-2458 |
Reflections is an in-patient senior behavior program offering a full range of care for senior adults experiencing severe behavorial and/or emotional disorders. |
| Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation |
972-267-6145 |
Provides information and education about neurofibromatosis. Support for patients and families including limited financial assistance when medical treatment requires travel out of the city or state. |
Link to the Senior Services Net
