Program areas at Neighborcare Health
Primary medical care services include the diagnosis and treatment of 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), 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 2023, Neighborcare Health provided 103,881 in-clinic visits and 24,939 virtual visits to 44,621 patients and $7,676,960 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 2023, Neighborcare Health provided 16,914 visits to 4,894 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 2023, Neighborcare provided 69,426 dental visits to 25,922 children and adults.
Services for homeless patients include programs operated in partnership with the city of seattle's Health care for the homeless initiative. Family team focuses on crisis intervention therapy, mental Health counseling, child growth and development, immunization screening, parenting skills, self-care skills, chronic and acute disease management and referrals for long-term care. The homeless youth clinic provides services to homeless and street involved youth, including primary medical care, dental care, social services, mental Health counseling, acupuncture, naturopathy, yoga, and outreach, as well as a range of allopathic complementary and alternative Health care services.