Program areas at Neighborcare Health
Primary medical care services include the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, chronic disease management, Health education and preventive care (such as well-child exams, screening services and immunizations), social work, mental Health and chemical dependency services. Neighborcare Health also provides nutrition education, maternity support services (including midwifery services), wic (women, infant, and children program) services and outreach, and public insurance application assistance. Neighborcare Health provides specialized programs such as women's Health, tb, hiv, and programs focused on caring for homeless youth and families. The medical program encourages patient involvement in improving and maintaining good Health. In 2019, Neighborcare Health provided 201,864 visits to 54,166 patients and $6,106,565 of charity care.
School-based Health services include primary medical services, mental Health, substance abuse counseling, tobacco prevention and cessation programs, and a variety of support groups for youth, all within seattle public schools. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate Health education and skill-building to help youth make healthy lifestyle choices so that they may thrive at school and build strong relationships at school, home, and in their community. In 2019, Neighborcare Health provided 21,438 visits to 5,231 school-based patients.
General dentistry services include oral Health exams, hygiene, and restorative services to contain the disease process. Periodontal and endodontic care is also provided. In 2019, Neighborcare provided 84,579 dental visits to 28,885 children and adults.