Dallas, TX
Affordable maternal health goal of new East Dallas clinic for underserved communities
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A new East Dallas clinic aims to help pregnant women with affordable prenatal care as advocates say Texas is in a maternal health crisis.
On Tuesday officials celebrated the opening of the new maternal medical clinic at nonprofit Hope Cottage, CeCe’s Place, which will provide low-cost services to those expecting.
“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. Thirty percent of women received no early prenatal care in the first trimester, putting Texas last on this measure.
Services offered at CeCe’s Place include pregnancy testing and Medicaid enrollment, as well as prenatal and postnatal care. Meanwhile, Hope Cottage provides parenting education, case management and referral to community resources during and after pregnancy, as well as adoption information and counseling.
Women served at the clinic will be referred to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas for labor and delivery. Then after delivery, HHM Health will continue to care for the mothers and babies through CeCe’s Place and other sites.
“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,” Bohan said.
CeCe’s Place operates through a partnership between Hope Cottage and HHM Health, a federally qualified health center and nonprofit that provides cost-efficient medical services.
Funded by a $2 million gift from The George and Fay Young Foundation, the clinic is named after the Youngs’ late daughter, Carol Young Marvin, whom they adopted through Hope Cottage.
Hope Cottage focuses efforts on adoption, foster care, education and parenting support. It was founded in 1918 in response to the Spanish Flu and World War I, which left many babies and infants without parents.
About 90% of maternal deaths in Texas may have been preventable, according to the 2022 Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee report, which recommends increasing access to health services during pregnancy to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
“So many of our patients are part of vulnerable communities, lack sufficient resources and often don’t know where to turn,” said Brian Hawkins, chief executive officer at HHM Health. “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.”
Birth rates have increased by 5.1% in just one year following Texas’ outlawing of abortion in 2021 and the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Roe vs. Wade decision, Bohan said.
“So if we’re going to have more live births, we’re going to continue to have more live births, so let’s keep women alive,” Bohan said.
Women of color and those in lower-income communities who lack preventative medicine and access to healthy food have higher death rates than their wealthier peers, according to local health data.
“Another big thing that kills women during pregnancy at a higher rate is domestic violence issues or stressors in the home or unhealthy relationships,” Bohan said.
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CeCe’s Place is at Hope Cottage’s location at 609 Texas St. in the Wilson District, adjacent to Deep Ellum and downtown Dallas.
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. with plans to expand operation based on demand. HHM Health accepts Medicaid and a number of private health insurance plans.
The Dallas Cowboys were initially in the mix for Las Vegas Raiders superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby ahead of NFL free agency, and were believed to be one of the finalists in trade talks. However, he was ultimately traded to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks.
Now, the NFL world has been turned on its head with the Ravens deciding to pull out of the trade agreement with Las Vegas.
On Tuesday night, NFL insider Adam Schefter was among the experts discussing what went wrong between the Raiders and Ravens, revealing that Cowboys team physician Dr. Daniel Cooper, one of the premier knee specialists, played a role in the Ravens’ evaluation of Crosby.
Schefter discussed how Dr. Cooper was among the doctors who reviewed scans on Crosby’s knee, which ultimately spooked the Ravens and triggered the end of the deal.
“The Baltimore Ravens essentially failed him on their physical, and my understanding is there were multiple doctors that reviewed his MRI scans,” Schefter said. “There were doctors that examined him, including Dr. Daniel Cooper, the Dallas Cowboys doctor that performed surgery on Patrick Mahomes and Malik Nabers.
“Many teams and players rely on Dr. Cooper’s expertise, and Dr. Cooper was one of the doctors who reviewed the images where the Ravens then felt compelled to back out of this trade.”
It’s hard not to connect the dots that Dr. Cooper’s involvement in the medical review of Crosby led to the team deciding against re-engaging in trade discussions. Though that could change, currently, the Cowboys are expected to move forward with Pro Bowl EDGE Rashan Gary, who the team agreed to acquire from the Green Bay Packers for a 2027 fourth-round pick on the first day of legal tampering.
It will be interesting to continue monitoring the situation and its fallout, which has left the Raiders in a terrible position.
But, with the Raiders now forced to re-examine the money they committed to free agents on Wednesday evening, they may have to pull out of one of their own agreements, which could open the door for the Cowboys to reopen their pursuit of a linebacker like Nakobe Dean or Quay Walker.
The 2026 NFL calendar year officially begins on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:00 p.m. ET, so get your popcorn ready, because it’s going to be a wild ride.
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Dallas Cowboys Nation’s hopes of landing superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby were dashed last weekend when it was announced that he was being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. However, less than 24 hours before the new year, the trade has fallen apart.
On Tuesday night, the Las Vegas Raiders announced that the Ravens have backed out of the trade.
“The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby,” the statement read. “We will have no further comment at this time.”
The news sends a major ripple for the league, with the Crosby sweepstakes once again open. Before his trade to the Ravens, the Cowboys were considered one of the teams closely monitoring the situation and a team that made a legitimate offer for Crosby.
At this time, there is no word on why the trade between Las Vegas and Baltimore fell through. When the trade was first reported, the Raiders were set to receive a 2026 and 2027 first-round pick from the Ravens.
Now, his future is in limbo. Before he was traded to the Ravens, it was believed that the Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams were the top candidates to land him. In fact, the Cowboys were “considered runner-ups” in the sweepstakes.
Dallas’ Original Trade Offer
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys initially offered the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 draft, a 2027 second-round pick, and an unnamed veteran player.
“Dallas kept a hard line throughout. The franchise wasn’t willing to part with two first-round picks, hoping its 12th pick in April’s draft, plus a future second-rounder, would be enough to entice Las Vegas. Dallas was also willing to package a veteran player to sweeten the deal, but Vegas wasn’t interested in that. The Raiders prioritized picks,” Fowler wrote.
Last season, Crosby recorded 73 total tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 20 quarterback hits, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception.
We’ll have to see if Dallas ends up being his new home, now that the team has a second chance to make something special happen, but there will be some serious competition. The 2026 NFL calendar year officially begins on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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DALLAS – Severe thunderstorms are forecast to return to North Texas late Tuesday, bringing threats of damaging hail, high winds and localized flooding. While the primary concerns are wind and hail, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Tuesday Forecast
Dallas weather: Mar. 10 morning forecast
We have another chance of severe storms starting Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologist Ali Turiano has your forecast and everything you need to know ahead of the storms.
Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop as a dryline to the west moves into the region. Storm conditions are expected to intensify as the day progresses.
The greatest concerns remain damaging winds and large hail. The leading edge of the storm front will likely be the most intense, with the potential for straight-line winds and brief spin-up tornadoes.
LIVE Radar: Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Storms: Timing and Impact
The highest potential for severe weather in the Metroplex is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., though lingering activity could continue until 2 a.m. Wednesday. Residents are advised to seek shelter immediately if a warning is issued for their area.
7-Day Forecast
A final round of storms is expected Wednesday, primarily between noon and 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. These storms carry a threat of half-dollar-sized hail and damaging winds.
Behind this system, North Texas will dry out and briefly cool off. Sunny skies return Thursday with a high in the mid-60s. Temperatures will then warm into the upper 70s on Friday before a sunny weekend with highs in the low 80s.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service and FOX 4 forecasters.
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