|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Montgomery County
Maryland - Prince George's County
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Hours Of Operation
|
8:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday
Mon: 8:30AM 5PM
Tue: 8:30AM 5PM
Wed: 8:30AM 5PM
Thu: 8:30AM 5PM
Fri: 8:30AM 5PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eligibility
|
Low-income patients without insurance.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Program Fees
|
$65 physician consultation
|
|
Application Process
|
Registration.
|
|
Documents Required
|
Proof of residency and income. Photo ID
|
|
Capacity Type
|
Open Enrollment
|
|
|
|
|
Normal Wait Times
|
1-2 Weeks
|
|
Volunteer Requirements
|
Pediatrican, Internal Medicine. Registered Nurse and Administrative aid.
|
|
|
|
|
Programs at this agency
|
Catholic Charities, Montgomery County Family Center
Southern Maryland Food Bank
Angels' Watch Regional Shelter
Spanish Catholic Center of Catholic Charities - Gaithersburg
Spanish Catholic Center, DC
Catholic Charities of Washington DC, Immigration Legal Services
Catholic Charities Legal Network
Community Companions
Employment Programs for Adults with Disabilities
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network
Job Training and Employment Services, Montgomery County
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of DC, Susan Denison Mona Center
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network in Downtown Frederick
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network at Frederick Health
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network in Washington County
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fax Number
|
301-434-8067
|
|
|
|
|
Gaithersburg, MD Office
|
301-740-2523
|
|
Washington DC Office
|
202-939-2400
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main Contact Name
|
Denise Capaci, LCSW
|
|
Main Contact Title
|
Adult & Children Clinical Services Director
|
|
Main Contact Phone
|
202-939-2400
|
|
|
|
|
Director or Senior Administrator Name
|
Denise Capaci, LCSW
|
|
Director or Senior Administrator Title
|
Chief Operating Officer
|
|
Director or Senior Administrator Phone
|
202-939-2400
|
|
|
|
|
Sites offering this Program
|
201 E. Diamond Avenue, 3rd Floor
1618 Monroe Street NW
|
|