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- Behavioral Health and Counseling Services
- Cancer Detection and Prevention
- Community Health Education presentations
- Diabetes Services
- Healthcare for the Homeless
- Healthy Families and Medi-Cal Application Assistance
- HIV Services
- INS exams
- Prenatal Care
- Weight
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Counseling, Medication Management and Group Therapy located at Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Ray M. Dickinson Wellness Center in Escondido provides behavioral health care in both English and Spanish. The MHSA program asssitance is available to serve low-income severely mentally ill uninsured patients. Call (760) 746-5857 for more information.
Cancer Detection Program (CDP) located at all Neighborhood Healthcare sites in San Diego and Southwest Riverside counties provides for pap smears, breast exams, mammograms and breast cancer treatment for women 40 years and over. Formerly called the Breast Cancer Early Detection Program (BCEDP). Contact any health center for more information. Site phone numbers are available by clicking here.
Breast Health Access Project located in Temecula and serving Southwest Riverside County assists women in obtaining breast exams and mammograms for women 40 years and older living in Southwest Riverside County. Call (951) 600-6300 to make an appointment. Funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Inland Affiliate.
Free health education and wellness promotion presentations. The Community Health Programs Department provides presentations on a variety of health education topics:
*Healthy Families/Medi-Cal Programs. Certified application assistants can provide information about low or no cost health insurance programs available to qualifying families
* Breast Health Education Program. Learn about breast health issues, mammograms, free services offered to target populations and special event schedules
*HIV/AIDS Education. HIV prevention information is offered and free HIV testing is provided.
*Teen Life Skills
* Dental Education. Learn proper brushing techniques and healthy eating habits to care for your children's teethEmail dewang@nhcare.org or call (760) 473-0336 for more information or to schedule a presentation.
Oral Health Initiative in North Inland and East San Diego County (Escondido and Lakeside dental centers) is to promote better oral hygiene in children ages 0-5 and in pregnant women. Dental services and Dental education classes are offered. You can obtain more information by contacting Bernardette at bernardettes@nhcare.org or (760) 520-8366 or (619) 440-7616 x 215. This project is funded through the First 5 Commission of San Diego and managed by the San Diego Council of Community Clinics.
Dental Services for children ages 0-18 and CMS recipients. Pediatric dentistry available. In Escondido (Inland North San Diego County) call (760) 520-8330 for an appointment.
Project Dulce Diabetes Management program located in Escondido, Temecula and El Cajon is a diabetes management program that was developed with Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute and partially funded by the County of San Diego to improve access to quality health care services for underserved and unfunded individuals with poorly managed diabetes. The target population is largely Latino. It provides comprehensive diabetes care using certified diabetes educator nurses and using promotores to provide peer education and support in nutrition, life style changes and fitness. Promotores also provide case management under this model. Referral by Neighborhood Healthcare provider only. Talk to your Neighborhood Healthcare provider for more information.
Diabetes education in El Cajon and Lakeside is a self-management program targeting uninsured and underinsured diabetics to help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their diabetic care. Call (619) 440-2751 or contact your Neighborhood Healthcare provider for more information.
Outreach and medical services for the homeless in both North Inland and East San Diego County providing medical, dental and mental health care. The program provides for three medical and dental visits a year and also covers a visit to the eye doctor to include a pair of prescription glasses. For more information or appointments contact Jaime at jaimer@nhcare.org or (760) 520-8316. Funded by San Diego County DHHS.
Kids Insurance Partners (KIP) located in El Cajon and Lakeside and serving East County provides outreach, education and assistance with Healthy Families and other public health care insurance programs. For more information contact Rocio at rocioa@nhcare.org or call (619) 440-7616 or 517-7555. Funded by the First 5 Commission of San Diego County.
Health Access Initiative (Projecto Sombrilla) located in Escondido and Pauma Valley and serving North Inland County provides outreach, education and assistance with Healthy Families and other public health care insurance programs. For more information contact Merle at merlep@nhcare.org or call (760) 520-8325. Funded by the First 5 Commission of San Diego County.
Healthy Families and Medi-Cal Assistance located in Temecula offers assistance with Healthy Families and other public health care insurance. Call (951) 600-6331 to make an appointment. Funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Inland Affiliate.
HIV/AIDS outreach, education and testing in North Inland San Diego County. For information contact Jaime at jaimer@nhcare.org or (760) 520-8316 for information, appointments and to schedule presentations. Funded by Ryan White.
HIV/AIDS outreach, education and testing in East San Diego County. For information contact Consuelo at consueloh@nhcare.org or (619) 440-7616 x 208 for information, appointments and to schedule presentations. Funded by Ryan White.
HIV/AIDS medical care located in Escondido. Call (760) 520-8200 for information or an appointment.
We offer INS medical exams, a requirement for anyone applying for legal residency or citizenship in the United States.
Exams are available weekdays by appointment only either at Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Escondido at (760) 520-8100 or Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Pauma Valley at (760) 742-9923.
Fees for the exam are $150, plus laboratory and immunizations. Additional costs may vary depending upon specific government requirements for type of application and country of origin.
Patients will also need to bring a government-issued photo ID and BCIS physical forms, which may be obtained online at ww.bcis.gov/graphics/surgeonportal.htm, from INS or from your attorney.
Quality prenatal care programs are offered in Escondido, Pauma Valley, Temecula and El Cajon. Program includes medical care, health and nutrition education, WIC assistance, dental care and other services. Call your local Neighborhood Healthcare health center for more information. Click here for site listing and phone numbers.
Geriatric services located in Escondido specializing in the medical care for the frail elderly and those with dementia. Call (760) 520-8200 for more information.
Latino Senior Peer Program meets every Friday in Escondido at 425 N. Date Street. This support group was developed to decrease isolation of monolingual Latino seniors. This is a free service. Call Irma for more information. (760) 520-8323.
Teens Take Care Pregnancy Prevention Program in El Cajon aims at improving adolescent health by reducing teen pregnancy, promoting delayed and responsible parenting, and increasing community awareness of teen health issues. Comprehensive sexual education classes and referrals for clinical services are offered for youth ages 15 to 19. The project is in collaboration with San Diego County Migrant Education Department, San Diego Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program, and the El Cajon Collaborative. For more information call (619) 440-7616 x 202. Funded by a Community Challenge grant from the California Office of Family Planning.
Outdoor Outreach in East County offers confidence building trips for kids with ADHD from the Lakeside health center. Outdoor Outreach provides rock climbing and several other outdoor activity trips. Referral through Neighborhood Healthcare providers only. Funded by the Lakeside Stadium Association.
KP KIDS ~ Neighborhood Healthcare located in El Cajon, Lakeside and Escondido is a free health promotion program offered in English or Spanish that helps to improve the ways families eat and exercise. It is designed for children age 5-12 years and their family members. Its goal is to promote healthy eating and increased physical activity. Classes are every week for six weeks. Each class is 1 hour and 40 minutes long, divided into nutrition education, physical activity, medical services, and behavior change education.
El Cajon and Lakeside: Please contact Debbi at debrap@nhcare.org or call (619) 440-2751 or talk to your Neighborhood Healthcare provider for more information.
Escondido: Please contact Merle at merlep@nhcare.org or call (760) 520-8325 or talk to your Neighborhood Healthcare provider for more information.
For information about these or other community and special health programs, please contact DeWan @ (760) 473-0336 or by email at dewang@nhcare.org