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  • Hope Cottage Opens New Maternal Medical Clinic with HHM Health 

    Hope Cottage, a North Texas nonprofit with a 106-year history of transforming lives by uniting and strengthening families, opened a new maternal medical clinic today to provide affordable, comprehensive healthcare for underserved pregnant individuals. Located at Hope Cottage in East Dallas near downtown, CeCe’s Place operates through a strategic partnership between Hope Cottage and HHM Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and nonprofit that provides cost-efficient medical services. Funded by a gift from The George and Fay Young Foundation, the clinic is named after the Youngs’ late daughter, Carol Young Marvin, who they adopted through Hope Cottage.

    Leadership from Hope Cottage and HHM Health celebrated the clinic opening with a ribbon-cutting and tours alongside friends, funders and community representatives.

    “Texas is in a maternal health crisis. We hope that CeCe’s Place can be a model, bringing affordable prenatal and postnatal care, along with comprehensive support for mothers, under one roof. Our goal is to create a loving and supportive environment where women can easily access the services they need to have healthy pregnancies and give their children strong starts in life,” said Stephanie Bohan, Chief Executive Officer of Hope Cottage.

    Texas ranks 49th in the nation for women’s health, according to a study from the Commonwealth Fund analyzing publicly available data. Thirty percent of women received no early prenatal care in the first trimester, putting Texas last on this measure. The 2022 Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee report estimated that 90 percent of maternal deaths in Texas may have been preventable and named increasing access to health services during pregnancy as a top recommendation for improving outcomes for mothers and babies. Additionally, KFF published research stating that Medicaid covers about half of all births in Texas, demonstrating the significant need for affordable care.

    “HHM Health recognizes the need for better women’s healthcare in the great state of Texas. So many of our patients are part of vulnerable communities, lack sufficient resources and often don’t know where to turn. We have made a commitment to continue to step up and be that resource for women in Dallas. Partnering with Hope Cottage allows us to reach more mothers and help them deliver safely,” said Brian Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer at HHM Health.

    CeCe’s Place is located at Hope Cottage’s location at 609 Texas Street in the Wilson District, adjacent to Deep Ellum and downtown Dallas. On-site, HHM Health will offer low-cost pregnancy testing, Medicaid enrollment and prenatal/postnatal care. In coordination, Hope Cottage will provide mothers with parenting education, case management and referral to community resources during and after their pregnancies, as well as adoption information and counseling for those who wish to explore that option. Women served at the clinic will be referred to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas for labor and delivery. After delivery, HHM Health will continue to care for mothers at its Women’s Health Center in Vickery Meadow or CeCe’s Place and babies at its Pediatric Clinic off Walnut Hill Lane. 

    Prenatal care appointments at CeCe’s Place can be made by calling (972) 354-8713 or emailing info@cecesplace.org. The clinic is open Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and plans to expand its hours and days in the future based on demand. HHM Health accepts Medicaid and a number of private health insurance plans, plus provides assistance with Medicaid enrollment.

    The new clinic is HHM Health’s seventh location, with other clinics in East Dallas on Greenville Avenue, in Vickery Meadow off Pineland Drive, a pediatric office off Walnut Hill Lane, a clinic in Oak Cliff at Trinity Basin Preparatory Jefferson Campus, and two DISD locations at DISD Kiosco Youth & Family Clinic and DISD Redbird Youth & Family Clinic. HHM Health’s nine service lines include women’s health, pediatrics, adult/family medicine, diet/nutrition, vision, dental, behavioral health, imaging and 340B pharmacy. 

    CeCe’s Place will feature unique pieces of art from award-winning Dallas-based artists and founder of DAUM Gallery, Taylor Daum, and internationally-recognized artist Leah Ellermeier, whose original acrylic on canvas titled “The Power of Love” will hang in the clinic lobby.

    source: press release

  • Hope Cottage and HHM Health announce new Maternal Health Clinic

    Hope Cottage, a 105-year North Texas nonprofit announced plans for a new maternal health clinic in partnership with HHM Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and nonprofit that provides cost-efficient medical services.

    The George and Fay Young Foundation is investing $2 million to fund the clinic that will bring prenatal care to underserved women. The facility, to be located at Hope Cottage in East Dallas near downtown, will be named in honor of George and Fay Young’s late daughter, Carol Young Marvin, whom they adopted through Hope Cottage.

    Leadership from Hope Cottage and HHM Health shared the news at Hope Cottage’s 105th Anniversary Celebration at its headquarters in East Dallas near downtown, located at 609 Texas Street in June. 

    Stephanie Bohan, Chief Executive Officer for Hope Cottage, said, “Strong families begin with healthy births. Yet here in Dallas and across the state we are seeing a crisis in maternal health, with many mothers unable to access prenatal care, putting them and their children at risk. We are thrilled to partner with HHM Health, which shares our commitment to helping pregnant women get the services needed to deliver healthy babies.” 

    Texas ranks 49th in the nation for women’s health, according to a new study from the Commonwealth Fund analyzing publicly available data released today. Thirty percent of women received no early prenatal care in the first trimester, putting Texas last on this measure. The 2022 Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee report estimated that 90% of maternal deaths in Texas may have been preventable and named increasing access to health services during pregnancy as a top recommendation for improving outcomes for mothers and babies.

    “HHM Health recognizes the need for better women’s healthcare in the great state of Texas. So many of our patients are part of vulnerable communities and often don’t know where to turn. We have made a commitment to continue to step up and be that resource for women in Dallas. Partnering with Hope Cottage allows us to reach more mothers and help them deliver safely,” said Brian Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer at HHM Health.

    The clinic will be located at Hope Cottage’s location at 609 Texas Street in the Wilson District, adjacent to Deep Ellum and downtown Dallas. On-site, HHM Health will offer low-cost pregnancy testing, Medicaid enrollment and prenatal care. In coordination, Hope Cottage will provide mothers with parenting education, case management and access to community resources during and after their pregnancies, as well as adoption information and counseling for women who wish to explore that option. Women served at the clinic will be referred to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas for labor and delivery. After delivery, HHM Health will continue to care for mothers at its Women’s Health Center in Vickery Meadow and babies at its Pediatric Clinic off Walnut Hill Lane.

    The $2 million gift from The George and Fay Young Foundation will fund renovations to create the clinic space on Hope Cottage’s first floor, plus five years of Hope Cottage’s pregnancy program costs. Construction on the clinic will begin in August, and an opening is planned for January 2024. It will initially open for two days a week, with plans to expand as community outreach increases demand for services.

    Hope Cottage has engaged RGC Royal General Contractors to lead construction on the project, bringing back the same team that built their facility that opened in 2016. 

    The new clinic will be HHM Health’s fifth location, with other clinics in East Dallas on Greenville Avenue, in Vickery Meadow off Pineland Drive, a pediatric office off Walnut Hill Lane, and a clinic in Oak Cliff at Trinity Basin Preparatory’s Jefferson Campus. HHM Health’s nine service lines include women’s health, pediatrics, adult medicine, vision, dental, behavioral health, imaging and 340B pharmacy. 

  • Hope Cottage names new CEO

    Hope Cottage, a North Texas nonprofit that transforms lives through adoption, foster care, education and parenting support, has named its new CEO.

    Stephanie Bohan brings more than 23 years of senior management and fundraising experience to the role, succeeding Teresa Lenling, who had served as Hope Cottage CEO since 2020.

    Dallas-based Hope Cottage is the only North Texas nonprofit with a full continuum of services to nurture the healthy relationships essential for families and communities to thrive. Founded in 1918 as a children’s home, Hope Cottage has connected thousands of children with loving forever families through adoption.

    Bohan most recently served as the Director of Health and Wellness Services for Dallas-based Bonton Farms. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director of the Agape Clinic for 10 years.

    “Stephanie has an impressive record of nonprofit leadership, faithfully shepherding organizations to a new level of growth,” said Andrea Carter, chair of the Hope Cottage board of directors. “But her heart for service is what truly sets her apart. We know she’s the right leader to guide Hope Cottage into its next phase of impact and visibility, for the sake of the children and families across North Texas.”

    Bohan is adept at forming partnerships and connections that bring resources to those most in need. At the nonprofit organization Bonton Farms, she helped secure the funding and relationships to build the future Bonton Farms Wellness Center and developed a comprehensive health and wellness program that will give Bonton neighborhood residents new access to critical services when construction is complete.

    During her decade-long tenure as Executive Director of the not-for-profit Agape Clinic, she oversaw the Dallas clinic’s expansion from a part-time, four-day-a-week operation to a full-time clinic with just under 18,000 patient visits annually. The organization was named Nonprofit of the Year 2019 by CNM (Center for Nonprofit Management) under her direction.

    “I am so honored to be part of Hope Cottage’s work to ensure everyone can benefit from a safe, loving family,” Bohan said. “We know that a strong family connection has lasting positive effects on a person’s mental, physical and economic well-being. I can’t imagine more meaningful work.”

    Bohan is currently pursuing a master’s degree in theology at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Perkins School of Theology. As part of her course work, Bohan recently visited El Salvador where she met with leaders of Pro-Búsqueda, a nonprofit association for families of children who disappeared during the civil war in El Salvador in the 1980s. Thousands of children were kidnapped by the military and sold to adoption agencies.

    “This experience is going to add another layer of empathy for me,” she said. “Seeing how honorably they treated the adoptive parents, the birth parents and the children – I can carry that with me at Hope Cottage.”

    Prior to her work with Bonton Farms and the Agape Clinic, Bohan served as the Director of Development for the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance. She has also served as development director of the Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle Tennessee and St. Edward Church and School, both in Nashville. She is an active member of the Park Cities Rotary Club in Dallas and received the Club’s Cleve Clinton Community Collaborator Award in 2018.

    Bohan holds a B.A. in Philosophy from the Catholic University of America.