Based on our belief that patient’s medical, behavioral health and social issues should not be treated separately, care is delivered by teams of caregivers. Each patient is assigned to a team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse, medical assistant, social workers, a team secretary and financial staff. This multi-disciplinary approach fosters strong relationships and comprehensive, coordinated care.

Primary Care

High quality primary care - for adults, children and entire families - is the cornerstone of the Health Center’s services. This includes medical care, regular check-ups and screenings, diagnostic testing, and patient education. The comprehensive primary care continuum includes:

• Case management service to coordinate the medical, specialty, educational, and mental health needs of patients with chronic conditions
• Family planning, including annual gynecological and breast exams, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and HIV, pregnancy testing and information
• Prescription assistance program to provide low or no-cost medications
• Foreign language and sign language interpreters
• Specially trained staff to assist people in applying for MassHealth and Commonwealth Care

Mental Health Care

Recognizing the link between mental health and total well-being, the Health Center’s primary and mental health services are carefully integrated. Psychiatry services, mental health assessments and counseling are provided on site, by social workers, mental health counselors and a psychiatrist.

Dental Care

Research indicates that oral health is an early indicator for several serious, chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and HIV/AIDS. The Health Center’s new building includes a full service dental clinic and oral health program, which will begin in summer 2008.

Special Programs

The Health Center has developed several special programs to address specific health challenges in the community. They include:

• Veterans’ Partnership - primary care for veterans provided in conjunction with state and local governments
• Specialty clinics - in the areas of OB/GYN, cardiology, endocrinology, and psychiatry
• Diabetes Collaborative - provides education, screening, referrals and treatment for people in minority and ethnic populations who have untreated or poorly controlled diabetes
• Men’s Health Partnership and Women’s Health Network – low or no-cost screening services provided in conjunction with VNA of Cape Cod
• Specialty Network for the Uninsured (SNU) - connects low-income, uninsured people with services from a medical specialist and related diagnostic procedures.

We are accepting new patients! For more information, please call us at 508-477-7090.