Lone Star Family Health Center, a nonprofit federally qualified health center serving Montgomery County, will launch vision services in Conroe supported by a significant grant from the Conroe Noon Lions Club. The grant totals $100,000 upfront plus an additional $10,000 per year for five years to help fund the program’s development and launch.
New Vision Services and Community Impact
The vision services will include routine vision screenings and eye exams to help assess overall eye health and detect common vision concerns. According to a May 13 news release, the new service addresses healthcare disparities in the underserved community. Karen Harwell, CEO of Lone Star Family Health Center, stated that “Our new vision services reflect Lone Star Family Health Center’s continued commitment to focus on healthcare disparities and ensuring the community has access to high-quality care, regardless of ability to pay.”
Expanding Access in Montgomery County
Lone Star Family Health Center has served underserved, underinsured, and uninsured patients in Montgomery County since 2002. The center currently offers family medicine, OB-GYN, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and other services across five locations, with a sixth Magnolia location opening soon. Tracy Irvine, president of the Conroe Noon Lions Club, emphasized the far-reaching effects of the partnership: “We believe vision care changes lives, improves educational outcomes for children, increases independence for adults and strengthens the overall health of our community. We are honored to invest in a partnership creating a lasting impact for years to come.”
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://communityimpact.com/houston/conroe-montgomery/health-care/2026/05/21/lone-star-family-health-center-to-add-vision-services-in-conroe-backed-by-grant/