Clinics
The children of the world, what they want and what they need are health clinics and schools, not tanks or armed helicopters or fighter jets - Óscar Arias
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The patients we do not see
In medicine, we speak of “seeing patients” when we are rounding in the hospital or caring for those who come to our clinics. But what about those people who may be sick but do not seek care? What is our responsibility to the patients we do not see?
This question takes on greater urgency in the current political climate, as patients face the threat of losing health insurance. Renewed efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act leave millions wondering whether they will be covered.
For me, as a physician practicing in the safety net, abstract numbers evoke the very real stories of my uninsured patients. One of my patients, whom I’ll call Elsa, had not seen a doctor…
Resources
How A Small Clinic Is Having A Big Impact On Healthcare In Brazil
Brazil's inability to provide some 150 million uninsured residents with access to healthcare has created a significant market opportunity for low-cost medical clinics like Dr. Consulta.
Inside a Life-Saving Rural Clinic in Appalachia
In some parts of central Appalachia, doctors are few and far between, and so is the money to pay for them. That leaves a weekend-long annual medical event as some people's only way to get treatment.
This Mobile Clinic Brings Sexual Health Care to Underserved Communitie
Since 1988, Project Street Beat's programs have provided services to people living with or at risk for HIV, and people who may need mental health support or help accessing affordable housing.
Walk-in Doctor Visits at Work? Welcome to the Office Health Center
To keep employees healthy and productive, businesses are bringing medical care into the workplace.
When Health Law Isn’t Enough, the Desperate Line Up at Tents
The Remote Area Medical Expedition, held at a county fairground in Appalachia over three days ending Sunday, drew more than 2,000 people who endured high heat and long waits for basic health services. It was a dispiriting reminder that as Congress flails around for health plans that could cost millions of people their insurance, many more don’t have much or any insurance or access to medical care to lose.
Abortion clinics are closing in rural America. So are maternity wards
In a growing number of reproductive health care deserts, there’s no place to get an abortion — or give birth.
Docs on Wheels
Mobile clinics are a great way to deliver health care.
Letting Medical Students Run the Clinic
Though some feel they compromise quality, student-run clinics are an option to provide care for the uninsured.
The Case Against Drugstore Clinics
Stopping at the local CVS is often quicker, cheaper, and easier than going to a hospital or primary-care physician, but it also denies patients the quality care that comes from long-lasting relationships with doctors.
Why I Had to Close My Preventive Healthcare Clinic
Our system was predicated on integrated health, including cooking, exercise, nutritional therapy, and mindfulness meditation. Care models in the U.S. still reward treatment, though; not prevention.
The patients we do not see
In medicine, we speak of “seeing patients” when we are rounding in the hospital or caring for those who come to our clinics. But what about those people who may be sick but do not seek care? What is our responsibility to the patients we do not see?
One Medical
We started One Medical with the belief that clinical excellence, commitment to service, and a modern approach make for a truly great experience. To bring our vision to life, we listened to our patients, thoughtfully applied technology, and hired the best doctors to create a practice that is designed specifically to meet your needs.
Canopy
Canopy Innovations is an NYC-based digital health company that is transforming the way our healthcare system communicates with underserved patients.
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