COVID-19 Resource Center
El Centro remains steadfast in its focus and commitment to the health and safety of its patients, staff, and Houston’s East End community.
Houston Methodist has partnered with El Centro to provide important COVID-19 information and resources.
Masks are required to be worn inside all El Centro health centers and vaccination areas. We will continue to look to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations to determine our safety practices.
+ Testing Information
El Centro is currently offering Coronavirus/COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic and symptomatic adults and children at its John S. Dunn Health Center. For the safety of our patients and staff, please call our call center at (713) 660-1880 ext. 2210 to make an appointment.
Location
El Centro de Corazon John S. Dunn Health Center
7635 Canal St., Houston, Texas 77012
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Testing Hours
Monday – Thursday from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
+ Safety Measures at our Health Centers
1. Masks are required to be worn inside all El Centro health centers and vaccination areas.
2. Sick patients are seen in separate areas from well patients.
3. Hand sanitizer is available at each entrance and at numerous locations throughout each El Centro facility.
4. Common areas are cleaned 4 times a day with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) approved disinfectants.
5. Exam rooms are fully cleaned and disinfected after each patient with EPA approved disinfectants.
6. Staff are practicing hand hygiene before and after each patient encounter.
+ Telehealth & On-Site Services
Comprehensive Health Services
At this time, El Centro is providing telemedicine services for new and established pediatric patients and for established adult patients only. Sick patients are urged to make a telehealth visit first and let their provider determine if an in-person clinic visit is necessary. Schedule an appointment with your health provider from the safety of your own home using your phone or cell phone! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at (713) 660 -1880.
Behavioral Health Services
At this time, El Centro is providing telehealth behavioral health services for its new and established patients. Schedule an appointment with your behavioral health provider from the safety of your own home using your phone or cell phone! To schedule your telehealth appointment for behavioral health services, please contact our Behavioral Health Services Coordinator at (713) 660 -1880 ext.1415.
Oral Health Services
El Centro is currently seeing existing pediatric and adult patients for dental care and only accepting new pediatric patients. Pediatric patients are seen at our John S. Dunn Health Center at 7635 Canal Street, and adult patients are seen at our Eastwood Health Center located at 412 Telephone Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact our Dental Health Services Coordinator by calling (713) 660-1880 ext.1327.
Wellness during COVID-19
Mental health during COVID-19
Food assistance during COVID-19
Healthy Habits during COVID-19
- Use hand hygiene before and after taking off your masks
- How to properly wear and remove a mask
- How to wash your cloth face covering
- How to properly put on N95 masks:
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
Monoclonal antibody therapy is an investigational medicine used for the treatment of COVID-19 in non-hospitalized adults and who are at high risk for developing severe COVID-19 symptoms or the need for hospitalization. Monoclonal antibody therapy is investigational because it is still being studied. There is limited information known about the safety or effectiveness of using monoclonal antibodies to treat people with COVID-19.
+ Houston Methodist On Health Blog
Expert advice on keeping everyone safe during COVID-19
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+ Houston Methodist – Dr. Fainstein COVID-19 FAQ Video:
