Family Care Health Center

read moreDental services include cleanings, sealants, fillings, extractions, root canals on some teeth, crowns, partials and full dentures. Staff provide referrals should a specialist be needed to meet a patient's specific oral health needs. Thorough exams and x-rays are conducted at each initial visit. Please note that we do limited oral surgery and do not provide any orthodontic (braces) treatment. Children under 18 are accepted as patients. Children are required to be accompanied by their legal parent(s) or guardian for their first visit.

read moreFamily Care Health Centers provides affordable and accessible comprehensive primary health care regardless of health insurance status. Medication discounts are available for all eligible patients. Most private insurance plans are accepted along with Medicare and Medicaid. Charges for patients without insurance are calculated on a sliding fee depending on income and family size. Family Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity and serves a population of all ages. To bridge communication gaps with non-English speaking patients, staff provides interpretation services for Hispanic, Bosnian, Vietnamese, and Somali patients and use outside resources for patients speaking other languages.

read moreRegistered Dietitians provide individualized education and counseling to help patients create, achieve, and maintain realistic health goals. Consultations are focused on disease prevention or management. Dietitians counsel on many aspects of nutrition including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, general healthy eating, gastrointestinal disease, prenatal nutrition, and nutrient deficiencies. Dietitians are also available to provide nutrition information through local health fairs and presentations to community organizations.

read morePeople who get their primary care through a health care home are happier with their care, have fewer emergency room visits and fewer absences from work and school. Many health problems can be prevented, corrected or reduced if found early and quickly diagnosed and treated. Whether you see a doctor frequently or rarely have medical problems, it is important to have a health care home. This is important for preventing chronic illness, keeping immunizations and screenings up-to-date and coordinating care with specialty medical providers.