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Baylor Teen Health Clinic (BTHC) Program

  • Facility/Setting:  The Baylor Teen Health Clinic (BTHC) program operates 5 health care clinics and 1 school-based clinic.  The hospital-based clinics are located in 2 indigent care hospitals of Houston and 4 community- based clinics are located in central and north Houston.
  • Description: The BTHC program is affiliated with the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) Department of OB/Gynecology and Population Program and has numerous collaborative relationships including TCH Pediatric Associates and the BCM, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine.  The program provides free and accessible reproductive health services to adolescent and young adults.
  • Funding: The BTHC program is supported by funds from Texas Department of Health (Title V, X, XXIX, and XX) and local private foundation funds. 

Contact Information:

  • Mariam R. Chacko, M.D., Medical Director

713-873-3601

Stephen F. Austin High School-Based Clinic, Houston Independent School District

  • Facility/Setting: This clinic is a 15-minute drive east of Texas Children's Hospital, located near I-45N and Cullen, on Dumble.  It includes: a reception area; 3 offices (clerk, nurse and nurse practitioner); 2 examination rooms; 2 rest rooms; a store room for supplies; a multipurpose area; a Class D pharmacy formulary and a laboratory area.  The school has training rooms used 2 hours per week for student athletes.
  • Description:  The high school has 2,200 predominantly Hispanic students; 20% born outside the U.S.; 50% living at or below the poverty level; 65% are at risk for dropping out of school, pregnancy, violence and substance abuse.  Free primary, specialty care, basic laboratory, and pre-natal services are provided.
  • Faculty/Staff: Dr. Mariam R. Chacko, Medical Director, 3 clinic staff

Contact Information:

  • Mariam R. Chacko, M.D., Medical Director

713-924-1693

Ben Taub Teen Health Clinic

  • Facility/Setting: The clinic is located in Texas Medical Center, and includes 5 rooms (2 examination rooms) and 2 restrooms. 
  • Description: The clinic provides free reproductive health services 3 half-days a week. 
  • Faculty/Staff:  Dr, Mariam R. Chacko and 3 staff. 

Contact Information:

  • Mariam R. Chacko, M.D., Medical Director

713-873-3601

Calvalcade Teen Health Clinic

  • Facility/Setting: The clinic is located at 3815 Calvalcade approximately 9 miles from TCH and includes 3 exam rooms. 
  • Description: The clinic provides sports medicine services 2 and a half-days per week. 
  • Faculty/Staff:  Dr, Joseph N. Chorley, M.D. 

Contact Information:

  • Joesph N. Chorley, M.D.

713-679-1655



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