As health care facilities pop up in southern Dallas, here’s what that means for residents

The last time Alice Collier went to the dentist was in 2014.

After her retirement, Collier, who lives in the Jubilee community in southern Dallas, said she didn’t have the time or money to go to regular dentist appointments.

For many in southern Dallas, keeping a healthy lifestyle is difficult. With few grocery stores, clinics and dental offices in the area, many have been forced to travel great lengths or spend extra money to get the care they need.

But that could be changing. In the past year, multiple health centers have opened in the southern sector with the goal of increasing access to medical care. (READ MORE)