About North shore community health
North Shore Community Health: Providing Comprehensive Healthcare Services to the Community
North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is a federally qualified family health center that has been serving the North Shore community for over 60 years. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare services to individuals and families in need.
NSCH offers a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services to patients of all ages. The organization's team of experienced healthcare professionals includes physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, licensed clinical social workers, and other specialists who work together to provide comprehensive care.
Medical Services
NSCH's medical services include primary care for adults and children, women's health services such as gynecology and obstetrics care (OB/GYN), pediatrics care including well-child visits and immunizations. NSCH also provides specialty care such as cardiology, endocrinology (diabetes), gastroenterology (digestive system), neurology (nervous system), pulmonology (respiratory system) among others.
Dental Services
NSCH offers comprehensive dental services including preventive care like cleanings and exams; restorative procedures like fillings or crowns; oral surgery such as extractions or root canals; orthodontics treatment like braces or Invisalign® aligners; periodontal therapy for gum disease management among others.
Behavioral Health Services
NSCH provides behavioral health services that include counseling sessions with licensed clinical social workers or psychologists. They offer individual therapy sessions for depression/anxiety management or substance abuse treatment programs. NSCH also provides group therapy sessions on topics such as stress management techniques or parenting skills development.
Pharmacy Services
The pharmacy at NSCH offers prescription medications at discounted prices through their 340B program which helps low-income patients afford their medications easily without any financial burden on them.
Community Outreach Programs
In addition to its core healthcare offerings mentioned above NSHC also runs several community outreach programs aimed at improving the overall wellbeing of the North Shore community members they serve. These programs include:
- WIC Program: Women Infants & Children program which provides nutrition education & support along with healthy food vouchers.
- School-Based Health Centers: These centers are located within schools in Lynn & Salem where students can receive medical/dental/behavioral health checkups during school hours.
- Mobile Van Program: This program brings primary medical/dental/behavioral health screenings directly into communities where people may not have easy access to these types of resources.
- Healthy Families Program: This program supports new parents by providing home visits from trained professionals who help them learn about child development milestones while offering guidance on how best they can support their child’s growth & development needs.
Conclusion:
North Shore Community Health is an essential resource for individuals seeking quality healthcare in the North Shore area. With its broad range of medical/dental/behavioral/pharmacy/community outreach programs available under one roof makes it easier than ever before for patients from all walks-of-life access affordable quality healthcare without any hassle!
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