The public health clinic in Garland will be transferred to Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) as the city’s grant funding comes to an end. According to a report presented during a June 18 meeting, although the demand for services at the clinic is increasing, the grants supporting this growth are ending. As a result, the two remaining grant programs are not enough to maintain the clinic’s current level of operation.
Garland residents will continue to use the clinic during the transition period, with Mistie Gardner, Garland’s managing director of health services, expressing confidence in DCHHS’s ability to provide excellent care to the community.
DCHHS has announced that there will be no price increases for public health services during the transition. The organization plans to retain all clinic employees and continue providing the same services while potentially expanding services to include chronic disease prevention programs and sexual health services. Dr. Philip Huang, Director of DCHHS, stated that he is eager to offer these crucial public health services to the Garland community. This transition will allow DCHHS to utilize its resources and expertise to provide a broader range of high-quality services to Garland residents.
