EHC-D PATIENT LESS-TOXIC HOUSING
10333 North Central Expressway
Bldg. 7, Suite #711
Dallas, Texas 75231
PH:214.368.6541     FAX:  214.696.5586

OVERVIEW: One of the most important aspects of recovery for the environmentally ill patient involves the quick and proper diagnosis of the patients’ specific medical problems. Thirty years of treatment experience has emphasized that the patient must be isolated from as many outside environmental factors as possible. As a means of helping the patient eliminate these environmental factors, we offer environmentally safe temporary housing for our patients. Located just five blocks from the clinic, our specially structured living units provide housing, which is supportive of your treatment goals of EHC-D. These units have been designed to eliminate exposure to the obvious sources of offending substances.

Each unit, approximately 550 sq. ft., consists of a one-bedroom suite with a separate living room, kitchenette and full bath.

Amenities include:

• A clean and updated HVAC system with environmentally correct components utilizing the most effective filtration media

• Filtered kitchen and shower water

• Two Austin or AllerMed air purifiers

• Ceramic tile, non-toxic grout floors and non-toxic paint

• Organic cotton sheets, towels, mattresses and shower curtains; linens are changed twice a week and rooms are cleaned with non-toxic products twice a week with daily inspections

• All furniture is made from hardwood or metal

• Secured EHC-D patient laundry room with high capacity, coin-operated washers and dryers

• Free transportation to and from EHC-D three times daily with weekly transportation to Whole Foods, Roy’s Nutrition, and Abrams Royal Pharmacy

• 24-hour security, free cable television and internet access.

Our goal has been to create an aesthetically pleasing and comfortable housing unit using the highest, most advanced standards of indoor air quality. This involves the use of the most basic and natural materials available. (Many patients, who want to create a "safe" less polluted room or construct a home, use many of standards used in our housing unit.)

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES: In order to protect you and the other guests in this special environmentally controlled area, strict policies are enforced. Failure to follow these policies can result in your dismissal as a patient of EHC-D.

• NO SMOKING OR PETS. Smokers and pets are not welcome.

• NO SCENTED PRODUCTS. Hair spray, perfume, deodorants/anti-perspirants, aftershave, hand and body lotions, cleaning products, soap, etc. containing any scented ingredients are not allowed in the suites.

• NOT SCENTED PRODUCTS IN LAUNDRY ROOM.

• Do not use Downy or any other scented fabric softeners/sheets on your clothes. Clothing brought from home should be washed twice with baking soda or non-scented detergent twice to remove the residue of scented products which remain in our clothes.

• YOUR SUITE MUST REMAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. An EHC-D employee will empty your trash each daily (Monday thru Friday.)

•  NO ALTERATIONS TO THE SUITES. Foiling surfaces or sealing HVAC vents is not recommended. If damage occurs, you will be required to pay for all repairs and downtime that the suite is unavailable for occupancy. Also you will be dismissed as a patient of EHC-D

LENGTH OF STAY: You will be asked to designate arrival and departure dates when you make your reservation. One to three weeks is the time usually required for skin testing and four to six weeks for physical therapy/detoxification. Please be considerate of those waiting for reservations. Inform the Housing Manager as far in advance as possible if you need to extend your stay. (It is your responsibility, with your physician’s help, to determine your treatment progress.) If space is available, you will be reassigned either to your current housing or to a different suite. Should all units be taken, or if your request is less than two weeks in advance, you may be asked to move to alternative less-toxic housing. Check out time is 12 noon. Leave keys inside your suite upon departure.

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY HOUSING FACILITY (Daily M-F):

  8:30 a.m. EHC-D Housing location to EHC-D Clinic
12:00 p.m. EHC-D Clinic to Housing location
12:45 p.m. Housing Location to EHC-D Clinic
  5:00 p.m. EHC-D Clinic to Housing Location

Transportation to Whole Foods and Roy’s Natural Market is provided on Saturdays at 1 p.m.

ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION: Yellow Cab (214.426.6262) from airport to EHC-D Housing; Super Shuttle (817.329.2000) from DFW airport or Love Field.

MEALS: Less-toxic cooking utensils are provided for your convenience. Less-chemically contaminated food can be purchased groceries, markets and restaurants in the area.  Prior to your nutrition appointment, it is unwise to bring or buy groceries for more than three or four days. The EHC-D nutritionist may give specific dietary instructions.

WATER: Spring water (Water Event, 800.566.4426) and Municipal Filtered waters (Aerobic) may be obtained from the American Environmental Health Foundation (AEHF), which is located down the hall from the clinic in Suite 225. (The AEHF phone number is 214.361.9515.) Water filters (hot and cold) in the showers and underneath the kitchen sink (cold water only) are provided in the suites.

LINENS & CLEANING: Bed and bath linens are changed twice weekly and cleaning service is provided twice weekly. All rooms have been renovated and are cleaned using least toxic materials and methods.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES: Most of the items you will need may be purchased from the AEHF. A Tom Thumb Pharmacy (214.369.9694) is located within walking distance of the suites at 10455 North Central Expressway. Abrams Royal Pharmacy (214.349.8000) will deliver prescription items.

TELEPHONES: Personal calls will be directed through the main number at the Marriott Residence Inn (214.750.8220).Long distance phone calls must be made through the front desk using a telephone calling card.

EMERGENCY: In the event of a medical emergency, call the clinic at 214.368.4132. Should you need emergency room care, go to Presbyterian Hospital, 8220 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas, 214.345.8500. It is directly across the street from the clinic. If the clinic is closed, call the answering service at 214.373.2004. For an ambulance, the fire department or the police department, dial 911.

MAIL: All correspondence for you should be sent to the attention of “Suites” and your name at the Environmental Health Center - Dallas, 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 220, Dallas, Texas 75231.

SUITE MAINTENANCE: For maintenance problems (e.g., clogged plumbing, air conditioning or heating problems) which occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, please contact the housing manager at 214.368.6541. At any other time, call the Marriott Residence Inn front desk.

FEES: Suite rental is available at the following rates:

SUITE RENTAL CONTRACT: Required of all rentors.

MISCELLANEOUS: You may wish to bring glass containers to transport your food and water from your suite to the Clinic. Also, an insulated container and a cloth tote bag can be helpful carrying items to and from the clinic. Cotton clothing is appropriate dress while at the Center.

Do not bring valuables with you. The Environmental Health Center is not responsible for theft of your belongings. Leave expensive jewelry and other items of value at home. We have handicap suites available with elevator access to all floors.

RESERVATIONS: Please call 214.368.6541 for additional housing information and reservations.