At CommuniCare, we aim to cater to the needs of every teenager and their parents by offering exceptional outpatient care and personalized treatment plans for each individual.

We offer the following Teen Health services:

• Puberty Development Education
• Reproductive Health
• Acute Care
• Well Visits
• Immunizations
• School and Sports Physicals
• Chronic Disease Management (for asthma, allergies, diabetes, etc.)
• ADHD Care
• Individual and Family Counseling

Adult Medicine Services
CommuniCare Health Centers provides primary and preventive healthcare to patients to improve their health and overall well-being. Our Adult Medicine providers see patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Our services include the following:

• Acute Care for Children & Adults
• Annual Checkups
• Chronic Disease Management (for asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.)
• Immunizations
• Physicals
• Patient Health Education

STD/HIV Screening, Testing and Referrals
CommuniCare offers anonymous and confidential testing for STIs/STDs, as well as referrals for HIV testing and care, in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

Our services include the following:

• STI/STD Testing
• Counseling Services
• Patient Health Education
• Referrals for HIV Testing, Prevention, and Treatment

We accept these insurances:

• Aetna (HMO/PPO)
• Ambetter (HMO)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO/PPO)
• Community First (HMO)
• Humana (HMO/PPO)
• Multiplan/PHCS (PPO)
• Oscar Health Insurance
• TRICARE (East Region)
• United Healthcare (PPO)
• University Community Care Plan
• Medicare
• Medicaid

Karnes Community Health Center provides these breast and cervical cancer screening services:

• Clinical breast exams
• Diagnostic services 
• Screening mammograms referrals only 
• PAP smears

AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.

Click here for insurance details.

Click here to learn about our sliding scale discount.

Karnes Community Health Center provides these family medicine services:

• Acute care for children and adults
• Chronic disease management (i.e. asthma, diabetes, etc.)
• Well-child visits
• Immunizations (child and adult)
• Family planning (women and men)
• Preventive health care (physicals and annual exams)
• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) counseling and treatment
• Health education
• Laboratory Services

AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.

Click here for insurance details.

Patients may qualify for sliding scale fees dependent on family size and income. Click here to learn more.

Karnes Community Health Center provides these women's care services:

• Family planning
• Pregnancy testing
• Pre-pregnancy counseling
• Well-woman care (annual physical)
• Gynecological services

AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.

Click here for insurance details.

Patients may qualify for sliding scale fees dependent on family size and income. Click here to learn more.

Karnes Community Health Center is your medical and dental healthcare provider. KCHC is conveniently located in Karnes City serving the residents of Karnes County and surrounding communities. Our providers and staff are knowledgeable of community resources and make referrals when necessary. We work hard to provide all of our patients with the care they require in a comfortable environment.

View our comprehensive list of services.

Learn more about our Sliding Fee Discount.

View our list of Accepted Insurance.

We provide the following services:

General Primary Care:

Our primary care services include preventative health care and routine medical care, such as physical exams, treatment of common problems (colds, vomiting, infections); acute, as well as chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes.

• Immunizations (record is required to receive immunizations)
• Laboratory Tests
• Health Education
• X-rays (referral to Hospital)

Women’s Health:

For females, routine pelvic and breast examinations, Pap tests, contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment are available. If applicable, referrals to an OB/GYN for prenatal care.

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services

Pediatric Care:

Our providers and staff are dedicated to ensuring that you child’s care with us is pleasant . Services include well child and acute care to newborns and children up to 18 years of age.

• Immunizations for children are offered at most of our clinic sites.
• Checkups, physicals, and Texas Health Steps.

Health Education:

• Self-management Goals: Diabetes, HTN, Obesity
• Nutrition Counseling
• Exercise Equipment Available
• Health Fairs

All Ages Welcome.

Click here if you are interested in becoming a patient.

We accept most private insurance, Medicaid, and also use a sliding scale.

Acute Care:

• Cold/Cough/Flu
• Earaches/Ear Infections
• Minor Skin Infections and Rashes
• Urinary Tract Infection

Chronic Care:

• Hypertension Management
• Diabetes Management

Preventative Care:

• Annual Exams
• Health Education

Click here to request an appointment.

We accept most insurance including:

• Aetna
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• CHIP

Adult Medicine Services
CommuniCare Health Centers provides primary and preventive healthcare to patients to improve their health and overall well-being. Our Adult Medicine providers see patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Our services include the following:

• Acute Care for Children & Adults
• Annual Checkups
• Chronic Disease Management (for asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.)
• Immunizations
• Physicals
• Patient Health Education

STD/HIV Screening, Testing and Referrals
CommuniCare offers anonymous and confidential testing for STIs/STDs, as well as referrals for HIV testing and care, in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

Our services include the following:

• STI/STD Testing
• Counseling Services
• Patient Health Education
• Referrals for HIV Testing, Prevention, and Treatment

We accept these insurances:

• Aetna (HMO/PPO)
• Ambetter (HMO)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO/PPO)
• Community First (HMO)
• Humana (HMO/PPO)
• Multiplan/PHCS (PPO)
• Oscar Health Insurance
• TRICARE (East Region)
• United Healthcare (PPO)
• University Community Care Plan
• Medicare
• Medicaid

If not all, many new infections could be prevented with proper preventative care and education. Our goal is to decrease the rate of new HIV infection diagnoses and sexually transmitted diseases within the communities we serve. CommuniCare offers anonymous and confidential testing to all persons requesting a test for HIV or STDs. We provide this care to anyone within a safe and non-judgmental environment.

Some of the services we offer are:

• PrEP (PrEP is a powerful HIV prevention medication and can be combined with other prevention methods to provide even greater protection).
• STI/STD Testing
• Counseling Services

Acute Care:

• Cold/Cough/Flu
• Earaches/Ear Infections
• Minor Skin Infections and Rashes
• Urinary Tract Infection

Chronic Care:

• Hypertension Management
• Diabetes Management

Preventative Care:

• Annual Exams
• Health Education

Click here to request an appointment.

We accept most insurance including:

• Aetna
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• CHIP

We also offer services on a sliding scale for those who are uninsured based on family size and income. Call us for more information.

Acute Care:

• Cold/Cough/Flu
• Earaches/Ear Infections
• Minor Skin Infections and Rashes
• Urinary Tract Infection

Chronic Care:

• Hypertension Management
• Diabetes Management

Preventative Care:

• Annual Exams
• Health Education

Click here to request an appointment.

We accept most insurance including:

• Aetna
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• CHIP

We also offer services on a sliding scale for those who are uninsured based on family size and income. Call us for more information.

We provide the following services:

General Primary Care:

Our primary care services include preventative health care and routine medical care, such as physical exams, treatment of common problems (colds, vomiting, infections); acute, as well as chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes.

• Immunizations (record is required to receive immunizations)
• Laboratory Tests
• Health Education
• X-rays (referral to Hospital)

Women’s Health:

For females, routine pelvic and breast examinations, Pap tests, contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment are available. If applicable, referrals to an OB/GYN for prenatal care.

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services

Pediatric Care:

Our providers and staff are dedicated to ensuring that you child’s care with us is pleasant . Services include well child and acute care to newborns and children up to 18 years of age.

• Immunizations for children are offered at most of our clinic sites.
• Checkups, physicals, and Texas Health Steps.

Health Education:

• Self-management Goals: Diabetes, HTN, Obesity
• Nutrition Counseling
• Exercise Equipment Available
• Health Fairs

All Ages Welcome.

Click here if you are interested in becoming a patient.

We accept most private insurance, Medicaid, and also use a sliding scale.

McMullen Community Health Center provides these breast and cervical cancer screening services:

• Clinical breast exams
• Diagnostic services 
• Screening mammograms referrals only 
• PAP smears

AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.

Click here for insurance details.

Patients may qualify for sliding scale fees dependent on family size and income. Click here to learn more.

McMullen Community Health Center provides these family medicine services:

• Acute care for children and adults
• Chronic disease management (i.e. asthma, diabetes, etc.)
• Well-child visits
• Immunizations (child and adult)
• Family planning (women and men)
• Preventive health care (physicals and annual exams)
• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) counseling and treatment
• Health education
• Laboratory Services

AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.

Click here for insurance details.

Patients may qualify for sliding scale fees dependent on family size and income. Click here to learn more.

McMullen Community Health Center provides these women's care services:

• Family planning
• Pregnancy testing
• Pre-pregnancy counseling
• Well-woman care (annual physical)
• Gynecological services

AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.

Click here for insurance details.

Patients may qualify for sliding scale fees dependent on family size and income. Click here to learn more.

McMullen Community Health Center is your primary health care provider. MCHC opened on December 4th, 2015, and is conveniently located in Tilden serving the residents of McMullen County. Our providers and staff are knowledgeable of community resources and make referrals when necessary. We work hard to provide all of our patients with the care they require in a comfortable environment.

View our comprehensive list of services.

Learn more about our Sliding Fee Discount.

View our list of Accepted Insurance.

Live Oak Community Health Center provides these women's care services:

• Family planning
• Pregnancy testing
• Pre-pregnancy counseling
• Well-woman care (annual physical)
• Gynecological services

AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.

Click here for insurance details.

Patients may qualify for sliding scale fees dependent on family size and income. Click here to learn more.

Live Oak Community Health Center provides these breast and cervical cancer screenings:

• Clinical breast exams
• Diagnostic services 
• Screening mammograms referrals only 
• PAP smears

AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.

Click here for insurance details.

Patients may qualify for sliding scale fees dependent on family size and income. Click here to learn more.

Live Oak Community Health Center provides these family medicine services:

• Acute care for children and adults
• Chronic disease management (i.e. asthma, diabetes, etc.)
• Well-child visits
• Immunizations (child and adult)
• Family planning (women and men)
• Preventive health care (physicals and annual exams)
• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) counseling and treatment
• Health education
• Laboratory Services

AHC services are available to all residents of Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, McMullen, Wilson, and surrounding counties. For more information on centers in the service area, click here.

Click here for insurance details.

Patients may qualify for sliding scale fees dependent on family size and income. Click here to learn more.

Live Oak Community Health Center is your primary medical health care provider.  Opened in October  2012, LOCHC is conveniently located in Three Rivers serving the residents of Live Oak County and surrounding communities. Our providers and staff are knowledgeable of community resources and make referrals when necessary. We work hard to provide all of our patients with the care they require in a comfortable environment.

Click here for a comprehensive list of services.

Learn more here about our Sliding Fee Discount.

View our list of Accepted Insurance.

We provide the following services:

General Primary Care:

Our primary care services include preventative health care and routine medical care, such as physical exams, treatment of common problems (colds, vomiting, infections); acute, as well as chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes.

• Immunizations (record is required to receive immunizations)
• Laboratory Tests
• Health Education
• X-rays (referral to Hospital)

Women’s Health:

For females, routine pelvic and breast examinations, Pap tests, contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment are available. If applicable, referrals to an OB/GYN for prenatal care.

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services

Pediatric Care:

Our providers and staff are dedicated to ensuring that you child’s care with us is pleasant . Services include well child and acute care to newborns and children up to 18 years of age.

• Immunizations for children are offered at most of our clinic sites.
• Checkups, physicals, and Texas Health Steps.

Health Education:

• Self-management Goals: Diabetes, HTN, Obesity
• Nutrition Counseling
• Exercise Equipment Available
• Health Fairs

All Ages Welcome.

We accept most private insurance, Medicaid, and also use a sliding scale.

Acute Care:

• Cold/Cough/Flu
• Earaches/Ear Infections
• Minor Skin Infections and Rashes
• Urinary Tract Infection

Chronic Care:

• Hypertension Management
• Diabetes Management

Preventative Care:

• Annual Exams
• Health Education

Click here to request an appointment.

We accept most insurance including:

• Aetna
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• CHIP

We provide the following services:

General Primary Care:

Our primary care services include preventative health care and routine medical care, such as physical exams, treatment of common problems (colds, vomiting, infections); acute, as well as chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes.

• Immunizations (record is required to receive immunizations)
• Laboratory Tests
• Health Education
• X-rays (referral to Hospital)

Women’s Health:

For females, routine pelvic and breast examinations, Pap tests, contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment are available. If applicable, referrals to an OB/GYN for prenatal care.

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services

Pediatric Care:

Our providers and staff are dedicated to ensuring that you child’s care with us is pleasant . Services include well child and acute care to newborns and children up to 18 years of age.

• Immunizations for children are offered at most of our clinic sites.
• Checkups, physicals, and Texas Health Steps.

Health Education:

• Self-management Goals: Diabetes, HTN, Obesity
• Nutrition Counseling
• Exercise Equipment Available
• Health Fairs

All Ages Welcome.

Click here if you are interested in becoming a patient.

We accept most private insurance, Medicaid, and also use a sliding scale.

Acute Care:

• Cold/Cough/Flu
• Earaches/Ear Infections
• Minor Skin Infections and Rashes
• Urinary Tract Infection

Chronic Care:

• Hypertension Management
• Diabetes Management

Preventative Care:

• Annual Exams
• Health Education

Click here to request an appointment.

We accept most insurance including:

• Aetna
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• CHIP

Acute Care:

• Cold/Cough/Flu
• Earaches/Ear Infections
• Minor Skin Infections and Rashes
• Urinary Tract Infection

Chronic Care:

• Hypertension Management
• Diabetes Management

Preventative Care:

• Annual Exams
• Health Education

We accept most insurance including:

• Aetna
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• CHIP

We provide the following services:

General Primary Care:

Our primary care services include preventative health care and routine medical care, such as physical exams, treatment of common problems (colds, vomiting, infections); acute, as well as chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes.

• Immunizations (record is required to receive immunizations)
• Laboratory Tests
• Health Education
• X-rays (referral to Hospital)

Women’s Health:

For females, routine pelvic and breast examinations, Pap tests, contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment are available. If applicable, referrals to an OB/GYN for prenatal care.

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services

Pediatric Care:

Our providers and staff are dedicated to ensuring that you child’s care with us is pleasant . Services include well child and acute care to newborns and children up to 18 years of age.

• Immunizations for children are offered at most of our clinic sites.
• Checkups, physicals, and Texas Health Steps.

Health Education:

• Self-management Goals: Diabetes, HTN, Obesity
• Nutrition Counseling
• Exercise Equipment Available
• Health Fairs

All Ages Welcome.

Click here if you are interested in becoming a patient.

We accept most private insurance, Medicaid, and also use a sliding scale.

We provide the following services:

General Primary Care:

Our primary care services include preventative health care and routine medical care, such as physical exams, treatment of common problems (colds, vomiting, infections); acute, as well as chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes.

• Immunizations (record is required to receive immunizations)
• Laboratory Tests
• Health Education
• X-rays (referral to Hospital)

Women’s Health:

For females, routine pelvic and breast examinations, Pap tests, contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment are available. If applicable, referrals to an OB/GYN for prenatal care.

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services

Pediatric Care:

Our providers and staff are dedicated to ensuring that you child’s care with us is pleasant . Services include well child and acute care to newborns and children up to 18 years of age.

• Immunizations for children are offered at most of our clinic sites.
• Checkups, physicals, and Texas Health Steps.

Health Education:

• Self-management Goals: Diabetes, HTN, Obesity
• Nutrition Counseling
• Exercise Equipment Available
• Health Fairs

All Ages Welcome.

Click here if you are interested in becoming a patient.

We accept most private insurance, Medicaid, and also use a sliding scale.

Obstetrics and Gynelocoly Care is provided at Family Health Services of Alpine. As a pillar of the medical options we offer, this service is comprehensive, fully personalized, and administered by our team members who specialize in this type of care. 

OB/GYN care includes

• Pap Smears 
• Colposcopies
• IUD and Nexplanon insertion/removal
• Maternity care

Emily Sliz, MD, is a full spectrum Family Medicine physician with a speciality in Obstetrics.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, PCHS is committed to serving all people regardless of their ability to pay.

Click here to learn more about new appointment procedures, and here for new patient forms. 

PCHS clinics accept most major insurance plans.

Family Health Services of Alpine is part of Preventative Care Health Services, a comprehensive network of medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics whose mission is to serve the patients of the Big Bend region. Our providers are multifaceted, and together we see patients of all ages across many specialties:

• Pediatrics – Children, from newborns to age 18
• Obstetrics and Gynecology – Infertility, prenatal care, postpartum follow up, contraception, most gynecological complaints
• Internal Medicine – Adults ages 18-65 for all medical diagnoses
• Geriatrics – Adults over 65 and through the end of life for all medical diagnoses
• Occupational Work Exams – DOT/CDL physicals, school physicals, pre-employment physicals, hearing screens
• Psychiatry/Behavioral Health – Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, dementia, delirium, and schizophrenia

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, PCHS is committed to serving all people regardless of their ability to pay.

Click here to learn more about new appointment procedures, and here for new patient forms. 

PCHS clinics accept most major insurance plans.

PCHS also provides a sliding fee discount program for services based on income and number of family members. Depending on qualifications, patients may be eligible for a 100%, 75%, 50%, or 25% discount on services. Click here to learn more, and here for the Sliding Fee application.