Methodist Healthcare Ministries owns and operates two primary care clinics that address the medical, dental, and social service needs of people who cannot afford health insurance and who do not qualify for federal or state programs that would provide such care.
The Wesley Health & Wellness Center serves the citizens on the South side of San Antonio with full-service medical and dental clinics, and social services. The Bishop Ernest T. Dixon Jr. Clinic provides medical and counseling services to the citizens of San Antonio's East side.
New Patients
A person interested in registering for one of our programs can walk into our Wesley Health & Wellness Center (WHWC) clinic weekdays from 8:00am to 4:30pm or our Bishop Ernest T. Dixon Jr. Clinic weekdays between 8:00am to 11:30am or 12:45pm to 4:30pm.
Services offered requiring registration:
- Medical
- Dental
- Social Services
- Community & Family Wellness Programs
Eligibility:
The medical and dental WHWC and Dixon clinic services are available to individuals of low income and without any form of healthcare insurance or access to insurance that covers the intended service. Eligibility for services is determined through an intake interview at the respective clinic.
Registration Process:
All applicants must provide the following for eligibility consideration:
- Personal identification (Valid Driver's license and/or picture ID)
- Social Security Cards (may be waived for non-residents) or Birth Certificates for the entire household
- Proof of Address ( Example: Water Bill, Electrical or Phone Bill)
- Proof of monthly income:
- Pay stubs, four if paid weekly, two if paid Bi-weekly
- Most recent pay stub if paid monthly
- TANF/SSI/SS/VA letters
- Housing, Food Stamps; Child support letters
- Letter of support from family member.
*If self-employed or paid in cash, they must complete and return a Self Employment Form or Wage Verification Letter & Form.
- Medicaid letter/CHIP card.
- You will need to provide a copy of your most current Tax Return (1040 or 1040EZ) with all schedules and forms.
Individuals who complete the registration process and are approved for services can be seen by scheduling an appointment with the Receptionist at the appropriate location and services. Some services are limited and may be closed to new enrollment from time to time.
Once registered patients should bring in a list of all medications they are currently taking. If patient was recently released from the hospital they must provide discharge papers. Patients who arrival 10 to 15 minutes late to an appointment may be rescheduled. No unattended children in the waiting room. Children are not allowed in exam rooms with patient. Only person registering will be allowed in registration area.
Established Patients
Established patients can simply call the Wesley Health & Wellness Center at (210) 922-6922 or the Bishop Ernest T. Dixon Jr. Clinic at (210) 527-1505 to set up appointments during clinic business hours. Appointments can also be set for Intake Interviews to determine eligibility.
Health services are also available by MHM through our School Based Health Centers which provide primary medical, dental care and counseling to school-age children who attend the Marion ISD or SCUC ISD and their siblings up to the age of 21.
For immunizations, an Immunization Record is preferred. Patients needing Social Worker help with Medicaid or CHIP applications must provide:
- Valid Driver's License
- Social Security card
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Income
For all patients, a School Based Health Center Registration & Consent Form will need to be completed. This can be done at the time of your scheduled appointment.
To schedule an appointment, contact the School Based Health Center at Marion Elementary at (830) 914-2803 ext. 111. or the School Based Health Center at Schertz Elementary call (210) 658-4875.
