Resource Number: 171781
Spanish name: Centro Catolico Hispano de Caridades Catolicas DC

Description
OVERVIEW: Provides primary-care and specialized services to adults and children.

SERVICES:
1) GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES:  Provides primary care services and specialty services on-site, including minor surgery, Gynecology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Acupuncture and referrals to other specialty services including Physical Therapy.

2) SPECIALIZED MEDICAL PROGRAMS: 
-- Chronic Care Initiative: Continuum of care for patients with diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular disease, from early diagnosis.  Regular follow-up with a medical provider and support provided by individualized or group education sessions available. Medical supplies also available in some cases.
-- Diabetes Focus Groups: Individualized or group education sessions to reinforce and provide support in lifestyle changes that are essential for adequate management and prevention of complications related to diabetes.
-- Diabetic Eye Exam: Diabetic patients receive retinal eye exams pro bono through Little Sisters of the Sacred Heart and an onsite ophthalmologist for a small fee.
-- Colorectal Cancer Education: Health education program and take-home testing for Colorectal Cancer.
-- Counseling: Psychological support for patients to address stress, coping skills, PTSD and depression.

3) MEDICATION ASSISTANCE: Provides assistance in obtaining free/low cost medications for all patients through a variety of programs.
 

Program Phones: 301-740-2523 Gaithersburg, MD Office 202-939-2400 Washington DC Office 301-434-8067 Fax

Senior Administrator Denise Capaci, LCSW Chief Operating Officer

Website: www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/scc/