MEHOP along with Direct Relief and Balcony held the first crisis mapping workshop for Matagorda County on January 16, 2020. The focus of the workshop was on understanding the use of geo-communications and crisis mapping to respond more effectively, safely and quickly to emergency events.   One of the biggest challenges during an emergency is… Read More

Join us in congratulating Celeste Harrison, MEHOP CEO, on her recent appointments as Chairman of Civic Engagement for the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC) and Chairman of their Policy and Issues Committee. Civic Engagement is the process of educating health center staff, patients, board members and community supporters to incite them to take… Read More

With January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a great time to remind everyone of the importance of yearly screenings and available vaccinations. Cancer of the cervix, which is primarily caused by HPV, is the third most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and is also the easiest to prevent. According to the CDC,… Read More

During our twenty years of service in Matagorda County and more recently to include Wharton, MEHOP’s focus has been fulfilling the healthcare needs of the community. We have established a robust Behavioral Health department that offers community residents support through multiple disciplines in the field of mental health and integrated Primary Care for better outcomes. … Read More

Please join us Tuesday, December 3rd for Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world: a day that encourages people to do good. MEHOP has provided health care services to those in Matagorda County as well as surrounding areas for 20 years. Many… Read More

MEHOP and the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will host a Medicare Benefits and Open Enrollment event on November 13 at the Bay City Civic Center from 10am-12pm. An Area Agency on Aging benefits counselor will provide an in depth look into traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plan options along with Part D… Read More

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year! In addition, good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often, can help stop the spread of germs and prevent illnesses like the flu. We have flu vaccines in stock at MEHOP and October is a great time to… Read More

In November, MEHOP will open a new Family Medicine clinic in Palacios. Physician Assistant John Neese and his staff will see patients at this new location on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 8am – 6pm.  The new location is set to open the first week in November with clinic days beginning on November 5th and 7th.… Read More

Join MEHOP on October 15th from 5-7pm as we celebrate 20 years of providing community care and those who founded MEHOP! Come enjoy an evening out on us with great food, music and friends. There is no charge and no tickets are needed. It will be held at the Bay City Civic Center 201 7th… Read More

We always hear talk about the conditions of our streets, drainage and entertainment needs but have you ever wondered how is the health of my community? Our communities health and factors that impact it are another important piece to the quality of life in Matagorda County. Don’t miss this Bay City Chamber of Commerce lunch… Read More