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STAR Kids is a Texas Medicaid managed care program that provides Medicaid benefits to children and adults 20 and younger who have disabilities.

STAR medical plans provide all Medicaid services, unlimited prescriptions, unlimited number of hospital days and health education classes. Each plan also offers extra services, called value-added services.

STAR covers low-income children, pregnant women and families. STAR members get their services through health plans they choose.

The statewide Alternatives to Abortion program promotes childbirth and provides support services to pregnant women and their families, adoptive parents, and parents who have experienced miscarriage or the loss of a child.

HHS provides services to Texas women such as aiding in preventing unintended pregnancies, nurturing healthier pregnancies, addressing domestic violence and taking care of children.

HHS efforts cover a variety of areas from monitoring child care providers, advocating for children, helping people affected by human trafficking and helping Texans recover from disasters.

With the flu circulating this season, the Department of State Health Services and HHSC are encouraging everyone who can to get vaccinated.

Texas WIC offers a wide array of resources to support breastfeeding mothers.

The Texas Human Trafficking Resource Center provides resources for preventing and identifying human trafficking and support for survivors.

Texas WIC encourages WIC offices, lactation centers, health care providers, employers and communities to promote the benefits of breastfeeding and show support for nursing mothers. 

HHS encourages Texans to show their support for women and raise awareness during National Women’s Health Week.

In Texas, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed among women across all race and ethnicity groups.

HHSC is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Texas WIC is sharing resources to support moms and pregnant women to help meet their breastfeeding goals.

Texas HHSC is encouraging women of all ages to take care of their health as part of National Women's Health Week, which begins on May 14.