We promote access to preventative healthcare for all Texas women.
What causes are we working on?
Our mission.
TWHC is working toward the vision of a state where every woman has access to the preventive and preconception care that will help her stay healthy and prepare for healthy, planned pregnancies.
our principles
We stay committed to these values:
- Increasing funding for women’s preventive healthcare, including contraception, to fully meet the growing need among low-income uninsured women;
- Ensuring Texas has a strong provider network with the capacity to serve all women in need of preventive health services; and
- Supporting innovative new healthcare policies that benefit the health of Texas’ women and families.
We take action for the health and well-being of Texas women.
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Texas Maternal Health
The Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) released their 2024 Biennial Report, offering a detailed look into maternal health trends across the state.
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The Vital Role of Safety Net Health Programs
The Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program, Family Planning Program (FPP), and Breast and Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) program provide vital services to underserved women across the state, ensuring they have access to preventive care, family planning, and cancer screenings.
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Joint Budget Hearing: Health & Human Services Commission
TWHC thanked House and Senate leadership for their continued investment in women’s health programs, including the HTW, Family Planning, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Programs.