Medical Clinics

Services

General Medical Services:We welcome people of all ages who are low-income and uninsured, or covered by Alliance DC, and provide low-cost, patient-centered primary care services and specialty services on-site, including minor surgery, Gynecology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Acupuncture and referrals to other specialty services including Physical Therapy.

Appointments can be made by calling (202) 939-2400. 

Additional Programs to Enhance Health Care

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

Pasos Saludables (Healthy Steps): Group education sessions to reinforce and provide support in lifestyle changes that are essential for adequate management and prevention of complications related to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease (Esp. Nutrition, Physical Activity, Stress, Tobacco Use).

Medication Assistance Program: Assistance in obtaining free/low cost medications for all patients through a variety of programs.

¡Celebremos la Vida!: Cancer Prevention program, including on-site screening mammogram, pap smear, required follow-up and health education about breast and cervical cancer.

Project Wish: District of Columbia Department Of Health (DCDOH) Cancer Prevention program, including screening or diagnostic mammogram, pap smear, required follow-up.

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.

Diabetic Eye Exam: Diabetic patients receive retinal eye exams for a small fee through Columbia Lighthouse for the blind.

Partnerships

The work of the Spanish Catholic Center Medical Clinics is greatly enhanced thanks to many community partners, including local and regional government agencies:

Community Health Administration - District of Columbia Department of Health, www.doh.dc.gov
Chronic Care Initiative, Pasos Saludables (Healthy Steps) Program, Wellness Promotion Program

District of Columbia Primary care Association, www.dcpca.org
Medical Homes

Montgomery County Primary Care Coalition, www.primarycarecoalition.org, www.ihi.org

CareFirst, www.Carefirst.com, CareFirst Community
Health Quality Improvement Project and Electronic Health Records Implementation Project

DC Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (OLA), www.ola.dc.gov
Healthcare Offered More Evenings (HOME) Project

Kaiser Permanente, https://www.kaiserpermanente.org/, Kaiser Permanente Community Benefits